” Excellence is not a destination but a continuous journey of innovation and passion “

Iyadunni Atinuke Gbadebo serves as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Eko Hotels & Suites, Nigeria’s top corporate hospitality brand. Since 2011, she has spearheaded innovative revenue models, including the highly successful Tropical Christmas Wonderland, which generated over 5.6 billion naira. Leading a team of 30, Gbadebo excels in budgeting, promotions, branding, and event management for the hotel’s 825 rooms and 11 restaurants.

With over 21 years of experience, she began her career as a Business Development Manager at OJ&T Limited, significantly increasing revenue by marketing advertising space on CNN to West African and Middle Eastern markets. As National Sales Manager for North American Airlines, she boosted ticket sales and forged key relationships with multinationals like Exxon Mobil. At Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, she drove business development and revenue growth for Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2.

As an entrepreneur, she is the CEO of BGV Limited and Tirta Ayu Spa Nigeria. She introduced the Tirta Ayu Spa franchise to West Africa, opening four branches in Nigeria within five years and growing the staff to 50.

Gbadebo holds a PhD in Business Management from MSBM UK, an MSc in Marketing from the University of Salford Manchester and Robert Kennedy College, and a BSc in Theatre/Performing Arts from the University of Lagos. Her diverse skills include sales, marketing, corporate communication, business development, PR, and media management.

In her personal life, she enjoys dreaming, curating, and developing new ideas, watching live theatre and performing arts, and traveling.