The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) of 9mobile has been named as Dorothy Tunde-Ajala, a reputable HR advisor, and a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of HR experience who is renowned for her ability to use strategic HR initiatives to achieve company transformation.
Tunde-Ajala’s hiring demonstrates 9mobile’s dedication to developing an inclusive culture and supporting the vision of its employees in line with the company’s strategic objectives and principles. She provides a breadth of knowledge from a variety of industries, such as business services, energy, and telecommunications.
She worked as an Associate Coach at Randstad RiseSmart, a global outplacement company, and as Chief Talent & Strategy Officer at Accelerate Leadership Ltd. before joining 9Mobile. She was also the HR Director for Anglophone West Africa at Schneider Electric, the General Manager for HR & Administration at Pan African International Group, the Country Head for Human Resources at Siemens Nigeria, the HR Manager/Business Partner at MTN Nigeria Communications, and the Head of People Management at Restral Consulting.
Tunde-Ajala has made a name for herself as a reliable consultant to corporate executives, offering insightful HR advice to develop high-performing cultures. She has created leadership pipelines, spearheaded HR changes, and put creative HR tactics into practice that have improved organizational efficacy.
According to 9mobile CEO, Obafemi Banigbe who was ebullient about her onboarding: “We are excited to welcome Dorothy to our leadership team. Her expertise will significantly enhance our commitment to excellence and employee engagement, crucial elements of our business transformation strategy. This strategic expansion of our leadership team began four months ago, with the appointment of a new CFO and CTIO. Together, we are poised to drive 9mobile’s growth and innovation, marking an exciting chapter in our journey.
“We look forward to working with her as she drives our people-focused strategy forward. Her expertise will be crucial in achieving our key objectives, including, Enhancing Employee Engagement, well-being initiatives, professional development, performance management, and talent attraction and retention. Dorothy’s expertise will undoubtedly empower our team to reach new heights, driving business success and sustainable growth,” he added.
Tunde-Ajala is a Global Professional in Human Resources with a B.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Lagos. She is also a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Nigeria, a Certified Behavioural Analysis (DISC) Trainer, and a Certified John Maxwell Trainer, Speaker, and Coach. She is also an Associate of Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and an Institute of Directors (IOD) member.
Tunde-Ajala will directly report to the CEO in her capacity as CHRO and she will be instrumental in coordinating human capital plans with the organization’s overarching strategic objectives. Using her extensive experience, she will concentrate on promoting organisational effectiveness, developing leadership, and cultivating a high-performance culture that aligns with 9mobile’s long-term goals and expansion plans, BrandSpur telecom and information news reports.
The 9mobile’s new CHRO had this to say about her new appointment: “I am excited to join 9mobile at this transformative moment in the company’s journey.”
Furthering, she said: “With a strong foundation already established, we are well-positioned for sustained growth and innovation. My focus will be on nurturing our most critical asset—our people—by aligning talent development with our strategic objectives, fostering a culture of collaboration, and maximizing our team’s potential. This is an inspiring time to be part of 9mobile, and I am confident in our collective ability to achieve great things for both our people and the business.”
