Our Woman Crush Wednesday, Kemi Longe is a seasoned marketing and growth leader with more than 15 years of shaping brands and driving transformation across FMCG, luxury, and consumer markets. She has held senior roles at Unilever, GSK, PZ Cussons, and Diageo, where she has influenced consumer strategies across sub-Saharan Africa.
In her current role as Portfolio Director at Diageo Reserve for Southern, West and Central Africa, Kemi oversees growth, innovation and award-winning campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic brands.
Her career has been marked by consistent impact, from developing effective commercial and brand strategies to guiding businesses through changing markets. Alongside her corporate work, Kemi dedicates time to mentoring and coaching, with a focus on helping the next generation of professionals and entrepreneurs find clarity, design growth paths, and build purposeful brands.
Her work and influence have been recognised widely, including honours such as 9 to 5 Chick: Top 100 Career Women in Nigeria, WIMCA: Top 50 Most Influential in Marketing & Communications, BrandCom West Africa: Marketing Professional of the Year, and Guardian Newspaper: Exceptional Female Professionals.
Kemi also shares insights through her platforms as The Clarity Catalyst and The Brand Building Chic, where she equips people with practical tools for growth in life and business. Thousands have benefitted from her guidance, both online and offline.
Outside of work, Kemi enjoys family life and continues to inspire through her leadership at home, in the workplace, and in her wider community.
Pride Magazine Nigeria celebrates Kemi for she is an embodiment of leadership, growth and impact.