Moruff Adenekan named general manager of BHM

Black House Media (BHM), Lagos-based reputation management and marketing communications firm, has appointed Moruff Adenekan as its general manager.

Adenekan was the head of operations at C&F Porter Novelli Lagos, an affiliate of Porter Novelli, a London-based public relations firm.

In a statement, Ayeni Adekunle, chief executive officer of BHM, said Adenekan would be charged with managing the processes at BHM.

“We are delighted to have Adenekan join our leadership, having garnered experience across the industry,” he said.

“In his new role, he will provide day-to-day leadership to the PR teams in line with the company’s mission to build a beautiful company that puts people before profit.

“As a result-driven executive, Adenekan will be bringing his over 20 years cumulative experience and expertise in the marketing communications, industry spanning advertising, sales/experiential marketing and strategic public relations/reputation management to bear on his new role at BHM.”

Reacting to his new appointment, Adenekan said: “Moving to BHM is the next step in my career trajectory, it’s a challenge I have been looking forward to.

“It puts one in the eye of the storm just as it offers an opportunity to join forces with forward-looking and unconventional professionals to move the company and our industry forward.

“I have always wanted to contribute to new learning and move the conversation forward. BHM offers a perfect opportunity.”

BHM was established in 2007.