Global Citizen has made two key appointments to its executive leadership team, the company says Bulletin board. Katie Hillsenior vice president of music, entertainment and artist relations, was promoted to head of music and entertainment, while lfeoma Chuks-Adizue has been hired as the first MD of Global Citizen in Africa.
Hill has been with the company since 2014, leading the music, entertainment and artist relations team in securing celebrity acts for Global Citizen's festivals and campaigns in support of the international education and advocacy organization's mission to end extreme poverty. He has worked closely with Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Finneas, Coldplay, Jung Kook of BTS, LISA of BLACKPINK and many more artists, as well as their management teams, to ensure that Global Citizen's mission is clear and accessible. He also developed the company's Ambassadors and Advocates for Change program, which has created long-term partnerships with Usher, Hugh Jackman and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
“I am thrilled to join Global Citizen's executive leadership team as Chief Music and Entertainment Officer. It was an honor to help create such an important movement that truly harnesses the power of music and entertainment to create positive change in the world,” says Hill. Bulletin board in a statement. “When I reflect on the impact that has been achieved over the past 10 years at Global Citizen, I am inspired by the passion and dedication of so many incredible artists and partners across the industry who have joined us in the fight to end extreme poverty. I look forward to building on this collective impact.”
Chuks-Adizue will lead Global Citizen's activities in Africa, implementing its strategy across the continent, including the next installment of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience. On November 23, Lamar and his company, pgLang, partnered with Global Citizen to launch Move Afrika, a first-of-its-kind pan-African tour circuit aimed at promoting economic investment, job creation and support entrepreneurship opportunities in each host country. . Lamar headlined Move Afrika: Rwanda in Kigali last December, with pgLang curating Move Afrika until 2028. According to a press release, this event employed more than 1,000 Rwandans and was 75% local crew and production staff, with a special focus on creating opportunities for skills development and international skills training. Ghana joined Rwanda as a host country for Move Afrika earlier this year.
In her new role, Chuks-Adizue will oversee key partnerships spanning business development, marketing, broadcasting and event production, as well as Global Citizen's Africa-based teams and operations. Based in Global Citizen's office in Lagos, Nigeria, Chuks-Adizue will also work closely with the company's executive leadership in New York, playing a key role in building relationships with private sector partners and within the philanthropic community.
“I am honored to join the Global Citizen team in this newly created position to advance efforts and impact across Africa. Supported by everyday supporters, campaigns and events that span the globe, Global Citizen's efforts are critical to ending extreme poverty and I am humbled to bring my experience and leadership to this vital work,” says Chuks-Adizue. “I look forward to working with many fantastic partners to continue the momentum and growth of Move Afrika, the pioneering music tour circuit, and to drive economic investment, job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities across the continent.”
Prior to joining Global Citizen, Chuks-Adizue served as Executive Commercial Director at Chemical and Allied Products PLC (CAP PLC), a prominent paint manufacturer and distributor in Nigeria, and held key leadership roles at Procter & Gamble Nigeria and Cadbury Nigeria.
“Ifeoma's extensive leadership experience, along with her passion for advocating for women and girls across Africa, aligns perfectly with Global Citizen's mission,” adds the Global Citizen president. Lisa Henshaw. “Her vast networks of relationships in various sectors will be instrumental in advancing our work across the African continent for years to come.”
