Ridwan Sorunke
About Ridwan Sorunke
Ridwan Sorunke is the Senior Manager for Nigeria & Africa Expansion Markets at Procter & Gamble, specializing in Global Government Relations & Public Policy. He has extensive experience in sustainability projects, cost-saving interventions, and advising non-profits in Africa.
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Ridwan Sorunke is currently serving as the Senior Manager (Nigeria & Africa Expansion Markets), Global Government Relations & Public Policy at Procter & Gamble.
Company
Ridwan Sorunke is associated with several organizations including Procter & Gamble, Dev-Afrique Development Advisors, and Policy Vault. He holds prominent roles in each of these entities.
Education and Expertise
Ridwan Sorunke earned his Master of Arts degree in International Economics and International Affairs from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology with Honors from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Professional Background
Ridwan Sorunke has held various significant roles throughout his career. He worked at ACIOE Associates as an Engagement Manager (2015-2018), and as an Advisor for the A-M-Z Group (2019-2020). His other roles include being a Senior Advisor - West Africa for The Africa Fintech Summit (2018-2019) and working as a Consultant for the US Nigeria Council for Food Security, Trade and Investment (2018). He has also served as an Advisor to Dev-Afrique Development Advisors from 2020.
Social Impact and Projects
Ridwan Sorunke has designed and executed sustainability projects impacting over 5 million people in Africa across sectors such as agriculture, education, gender equality, and health. He also leads two social impact organizations in Africa and has driven over 100 million dollars worth of cost-saving and cost-avoidance interventions for leading companies. Additionally, he helps non-profits navigate complex challenges in Africa by leveraging his understanding of public policies, emerging market landscapes, and local contexts.