Adenike Macaulay

A transformational leader with over 16 years experience in the travel industry and a unique expertise in leading multinational organisations through accelerated growth and profitability. Thought leader with a deep understanding of the Sub-Saharan Africa market environment as well as European and Middle Eastern business cultures. Currently serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow.com, Africa's leading travel agency and travel technology firm. Prior to joining Wakanow, was the first female and first African General Manager Sales for Lufthansa Group in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. Recognized worldwide as a prominent voice in African travel and tourism as one of the Top 30 Tourism & Hospitality influencers in Africa by The PYNE awards, and as one of the 100 most powerful persons in Africa Hospitality by the International Hospitality Institute in 2022. A Choiseul 100 Africa Laureate ranked among young African leaders called to play a major role in the economic development of the continent. Named as one of 100 most influential women in Africa by Focus Africa series, and as one of Nigeria's 100 most inspiring women by Leading Ladies Africa, amongst many other honors.