Maureen Ifada, Marketing Director of FrieslandCampina, has been honoured as one of the 100 Most Influential African and Diaspora Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), further cementing her reputation as one of Africa’s leading marketing professionals.
The recognition, conferred under the ACMO100 initiative of Brand Africa, celebrates top marketing executives whose work continues to shape brands, industries and markets across the African continent and the diaspora.
The prestigious recognition is organised in association with African Business, MIPAD, African Media Agency and Africa No Filter.
According to Brand Africa, the selection process followed a rigorous continent-wide research, nomination, evaluation and verification exercise carried out by a review committee made up of respected representatives from across Africa and the diaspora.
The organisers noted that the ACMO100 recognition remains independent, verified and unsponsored, stressing that no fees are charged for inclusion or placement on the list.
In the official congratulatory message to Ifada, Brand Africa described her as a leader whose impact has extended beyond her organisation to influence brands and markets across Africa.
The honour represents a significant milestone in Ifada’s professional journey and highlights her growing influence within Africa’s marketing and corporate communications landscape. Industry stakeholders believe the recognition will further strengthen her profile as one of the continent’s leading voices in brand leadership and strategic marketing.
Observers also note that the recognition reflects positively on FrieslandCampina and reinforces the company’s position as a strong player in Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods sector.
The ACMO100 honourees were celebrated yesterday during the ongoing Brand Africa Week holding in Addis Ababa from May 23 to 26, 2026, where top marketing, branding and business leaders from across the continent gathered to celebrate excellence, exchange ideas and discuss the future of African brands.
The full ACMO100 list, alongside regional breakdowns and key insights, was published in the April edition of African Business magazine.