
Brenda Nwagwu
CEO, QVT Media Limited, Lagos Nigeria
Channel Jury Member
About
Brenda
Brenda is the Founder and CEO of QVT Media, a top-tier media and marketing communications firm, known for its exceptional strategic thinking and creative approach to delivering successful campaigns. She is also Managing Director of Leeds Production Nigeria – the Exclusive Media Sales Representative for Nigeria and Ghana, of Disney StarLife TV.
With more than two decades of experience across the Marketing Communications, Financial and Technology sectors working with global agencies MediaReach OMD and AllSeasons Mediacom, Brenda has established herself as a leader with sharp business acumen, adept at navigating companies through the complexities of strategic media investment, leveraging on her solid finance background as a powerful asset. Brenda's visionary leadership has made her a trusted partner for a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies in the marketing communications sector.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Brenda is recognised for her unwavering commitment to driving growth and achievement in the industry. She has earned a formidable reputation as a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace, actively supporting young professionals in their career development. Brenda firmly believes in empowering emerging talents and creating opportunities for their success.
As an innovator, intellectual and serial entrepreneur, Brenda promotes local content development on local and international channels and in the digital space and is constantly exploring ideas to grow the brands in her company’s portfolio.
Brenda's expertise extends beyond her role as CEO, as she has also consulted and provided training on various topics such as audience measurement, communications strategy, media planning, and buying in the digital age as faculty of Alphabet Media Academy, Digify Africa -A Meta Initiative and Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (ARCON) workshops. She is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, a member of the Advertising Regulatory Council Of Nigeria (ARCON) and has served as a Communications consultant for Nigeria’s Open Government Partnership Initiative, from 2017 to 2019. She currently holds the position of Vice President of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN). Additionally, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 most influential women in Marketing and Communication at the Women In Marketing And Communication Conference for 2023 and 2024. Brenda sits on the board of several companies, including Leeds Production Nigeria Limited, Shuttabox Nigeria, Adcontinuum, and ICAP Technologies Limited. Brenda is a past President of AIESEC ALUMNI Nigeria
Brenda's commitment to community development is evident through her membership of the Women Empowerment Project committee, of the Onitsha Leadership & Entrepreneurial Center, under the Onitsha Advancement Foundation (ONAF) umbrella. Outside of her professional and philanthropic endeavors, Brenda is a devout Catholic, and a teacher, and enjoys exploring different cultures, indulging in diverse cuisines, and spending quality time with her family and friends.