Biography
Paul Okeugo (born August 18, 1975) is a Nigerian marketing professional, an experienced salesman, a seasoned entrepreneur and an eloquent speaker.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Chocolate City, one of the leading record labels in Nigeria.
He is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the company.
Nigerian Businessman
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| Full name: | Paul Okeugo |
| Born: | August 18, 1975 (age 48) |
| Place of birth: | Jos, Highlands, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Plateau State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Egonu Okeugo, Gladys Onyejekwe |
| The children: | 1 |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Esther Sule-Okeugo |
| Job: | Entrepreneur • Marketer |
| Net worth: | $500,000 – $1,000,000 |
Early life
Paul Okeugo hails from Jos, Plateau State, and was born to Egonu Okeugo and Gladys Onyejekwe.
He was born on August 18, 1975 and is the youngest son in the family.
He enjoyed the support of his parents throughout his childhood and adolescence.
He grew up in Jos where he received all his education.
Education
Paul Okeugo completed his primary and secondary school education in Jos.
He attended Plateau Private School, ECWA Staff School and the prestigious Baptist High School Jos before continuing his studies at the prestigious University of Jos.
He graduated in 1998 and holds a BA in Political Science (Major: Marketing and Psychology) from UNIJOS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Planning from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Moorehall, UK.
Career
Paul Okeugo’s career began when he studied research and analysis at the National War College. From there, he moved into the demanding world of Sales and Marketing by joining British American Tobacco (BAT) in 2003 as a Channel Development Area Manager.
He was recruited by Nokia in 2008 (when the brand was still the world’s leading mobile phone brand) and was promoted to Senior Business Director and Head of Sales, responsible for sales and retail for Nigeria, West and Central Africa.
In 2015, Paul Okeugo moved to Microsoft as Senior Sales Manager in Nigeria, where he led and inspired sales teams across West and Central Africa, focusing on Nigeria to develop and execute sustainable market growth strategies.
Paul Okeugo is the Senior Business Director for Nigeria at HMD Global OY (Nokia), tasked with supporting the re-emergence of the Nokia brand by developing and implementing a sustainable market.
He is also a Board Director of COSON, Nigeria’s leading entertainment content monetization company. Paul is also the founder of the Guild of Artists and Poets and a senior member of the Abuja Literary Society and the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA).
Paul Okeugo is the co-founder and CEO of Chocolate City Group. He is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the business are run efficiently and effectively.
Social media
Paul Okeugo has an Instagram page with over 7k followers.
Instagram handle – @paulokeugo.
Personal life
Paul Okeugo is primarily a private individual but is actively involved in autism advocacy and autism related charities in Nigeria.
His son was diagnosed with autism in 2011, and since then, Paul Okeugo and his wife, Esther Sule-Okeugo, have been constantly involved in the community and campaigning for autism.
He currently lives in Nigeria and travels between Jos, Lagos and Abuja.
Net worth
An experienced salesman, Paul Okeugo’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
