Olubunmi Kuku
Olubunmi Kuku is the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), an organization whose mission is to develop and profitably manage airport facilities for safe, secure and efficient carriage of passengers and goods at world standards of quality.
In her role as Managing Director, Kuku is tasked with spearheading initiatives towards creating a safer, more consumer-centric aviation landscape in Nigeria. She is set to establish high standards and efficiency within the industry, demonstrating her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to excellence.
With a remarkable career that spans over two decades, Kuku’s professional journey is a testament to her expertise, transformational leadership, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the aviation industry, achieving its growth objectives while delivering enterprise value and returns to industry key stakeholders.
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Known for her impeccable leadership skills and dedication, Kuku has always been at the forefront of innovation and efficiency, setting new standards in airport management and operations.
Kuku completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Illinois, and a Master in Business Administration in International Finance and Strategic Management from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.
Before FAAN, Kuku served as the General Manager, Business Development and Investment at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) where she was tasked with increasing the revenue base for NAMA from both Aeronautical and Non-Aeronautical sources, developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance NAMA’s business development efforts, aligning actions with the agency’s overall objectives while analysing market trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and formulating strategies to capitalize on them.
Kuku also served as Vice President and Head of Visa Consulting and Analytics for Sub-Saharan Africa, a role which saw her drive significant growth and development in the region.
Kuku’s hands-on involvement with the former Minister of Aviation and as General Manager for Business Development at the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency underscored her deep commitment to the aviation sector.
Collaborating with prestigious development and multilateral agencies, Kuku has engaged with the World Bank, African Development Bank (AFDB), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). These collaborations highlight her ability to work at the intersection of international development and strategic economic planning.
Her participation in the Executive Leadership Program, IGNITE, at INSEAD Business School in 2023, her status as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Business Development since 2014, her membership in the National Institute of Marketing Nigeria since 2016, and her Executive Education at Harvard Business School in 2004, all speak volumes of her continuous pursuit of professional development and excellence.