Mohammed is a businessman and served as the Chairman of Optmedia Limited, a subsidiary of Afromedia PLC since 18 December 2008. He served as a Director of Afromedia PLC since May 2011. Alhaji Mohammed is also a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and worked as Public Relations Officer for almost 10 years with the Nigerian Airport Authority, now Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)

Prince (Dr.) Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon, is of the Sogbulu and Ogunfayo lineage of Laarun ruling house of Ake in Abeokuta, Ogun State of Nigeria. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions in boardroom management, marketing, investment, law, and engineering practices. He is a great grandson, through the father of his paternal grandmother, the first lawyer in Nigeria, by name: Christopher Alexander Shapara – Williams. With his versatile professional qualifications in Engineering (UI), Law (Unilag and Law School), Business Administration–MBA (UNIFE), Stockbroking and Finance, he within three years, of his post graduate degree at UNIFE, became the executive director of marketing of the ETEX Group of Belgium in Nigerite (Nig) Ltd, at 31 years of age, and has served on many statutory boards, starting from OGBC & OGTV at the age of 37. Notably, he was chairman of Ogun state Gateway Tourism Corporation, where he pioneered the redevelopment of Olumo Rock in Abeokuta. He served in the Presidency, of President Ebele Jonathan as a member of the National Heritage Commission and Endowment for the Arts, served President Buhari, as the sole representative of the South-West in the National Honours Awards Committee, and he is also currently still serving, the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in that capacity.

Karl Hala is one of the most distinguished icons of the hospitality business. With over 50 years of experience, his career spans Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Europe. Today, he leads as Group General Manager of Continental Hotels Nigeria, combining a rich global portfolio with a passion for excellence. His impeccable journey began with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in 1977, followed by significant postings in Vienna, Amman, Nairobi, Lusaka, Beograd , Kingston Jamaica, Budapest , Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Lagos, and Abuja. Over the years, Karl has operated at every level of hospitality management, consistently delivering premium services marked by detail, professionalism, and innovation. Since 2008, his influence has reshaped African hospitality, earning him the title Africa’s Hospitality Guru. Beyond operational excellence, Karl has become a bridge linking African hospitality to the global stage — showcasing and advocating for tourism, culture, and youth empowerment. He was recently named Hotel Manager of the Year 2024 by ATQ News/Travellers Magazine. The recognition celebrates his excellent leadership in managing hotel operations across Lagos and Abuja, his strategic development plans, and his commitment to staff training and capacity building in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.

Dr. Iyadunni Atinuke Gbadebo is a transformational business leader. She is Director, Sales and Marketing at Eko Hotels & Suites, Nigeria’s flagship corporate hospitality brand. Since assuming this role in 2011, she has architected groundbreaking revenue-generation models — including the iconic Tropical Christmas Wonderland, Theatre @ Eko Hotels, Hakuna Matata Theme Park and so much more, which have grown to become signature experiences in West Africa’s hospitality landscape. She leads a dynamic team of professionals, driving sales, marketing, branding, ideation, curation, promotions, and large-scale event management across the hotel’s 825 rooms, 11 restaurants, and world-class facilities. With over two decades of executive experience, Dr. Gbadebo epitomizes strategic vision, commercial excellence, and creative innovation. She launched her career as a Business Development Manager at OJ&T Limited, spearheading advertising sales for CNN across African markets — a role in which her inventive client strategies and relationship-building significantly boosted revenue and positioned her as a rising force in media marketing. She went on to become National Sales Manager for North American Airlines, where she drove market expansion, forged strategic alliances with multinational corporations, and engineered initiatives that grew ticket sales across critical sectors including oil and gas, embassies, and government. Later, as Commercial Director at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, she oversaw business development and revenue generation for Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, managing non-aeronautic revenue streams and strengthening the terminal’s brand positioning.