Ovie Esiekpe
About Ovie Esiekpe
Ovie Esiekpe serves as the Vice President of Growth at Verto in London, England, a position he has held since 2020. With a strong background in marketing and business management, he has extensive experience across various industries and specializes in optimizing marketing campaigns for business results.
Work at VertoFX
Ovie Esiekpe has served as the Vice President of Growth at Verto since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for driving growth strategies and overseeing marketing initiatives. His tenure at Verto has been marked by a focus on optimizing business results through innovative marketing campaigns. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the company's objectives by leveraging his extensive experience in the marketing sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current role, Ovie Esiekpe held various positions in notable companies. He worked at Unique Digital as a Senior Account Executive for 9 months in 2012. He then transitioned to Stickyeyes, where he served as Account Director from 2013 to 2015. Following that, he worked at Starcom Mediavest Group as Associate Director from 2015 to 2018. He also held the position of Director at Mindshare from 2018 to 2020. His early career included roles at Unique Digital, where he progressed from Account Executive to Account Manager and Cross-Channel Digital Strategist.
Education and Expertise
Ovie Esiekpe holds an MSc in International Management from King's College London, where he studied from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a BSc (Hons) in Business Management from Middlesex University between 2004 and 2007. His expertise encompasses a range of marketing disciplines, including UX and UI acquisition, affiliate marketing, and conversion rate optimization. He is skilled in simplifying complex marketing concepts for stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic initiatives.
Industry Experience and Specialization
Ovie Esiekpe has accumulated significant experience across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy, and luxury goods. His specialization in marketing is characterized by a channel-agnostic approach, which highlights the connection between marketing communications and brand communication. He possesses a strong creative and technical aptitude, which he applies in developing and managing effective marketing campaigns aimed at achieving business objectives.
Internship Experience
Ovie Esiekpe began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in the marketing field. He interned at TBWA/Concept in Lagos, Nigeria, for 3 months in 2006, and later at Mindshare in 2010, where he worked for 2 months in the Client Leadership Team. These early roles contributed to his understanding of marketing dynamics and client relationships.