Ukonwa Ojo

Jun 12 2024

by Katelyn Whelan

Ukonwa Ojo boasts an illustrious 26-year career across diverse industries. She is the Founder/CEO of Zaia Ventures, a Venture Studio committed to building and scaling businesses that serve underrepresented and marginalized communities. Two notable launches from the Venture Studio include Zaia Group Inc, a social media platform uniting the global Christian community for good and Ada & Edith Inc, a pioneering luxury womenswear brand bringing a comfort revolution to fashion with handcrafted Italian pieces for the multi-faceted modern woman.

Ukonwa has held key roles such as Global Chief Marketing Officer at Amazon Prime Video & Studios, M.A.C Cosmetics and Coty Consumer Beauty, and Brand President at COVERGIRL. Throughout her career, Ojo has earned over 60 awards and honors, including Forbes World’s Most Influential CMOs and Black Enterprise 25 Women Changing the World. With her exceptional leadership, commitment to empowering marginalized communities and deep care for apparel design, she continues to make a lasting impact in business, beauty, fashion and beyond.

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Katelyn is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned a dual degree in Marketing & Visual Communication Design. Settling in her hometown of Savannah, GA, she has spent the past 5 years building a career working with female owned small businesses. From events to retail, she has learned the art of translating ideas into action. Specializing in digital marketing, she seeks to bring the passion of her clients to life through the power of social media & e-commerce. She is the digital arm of a design firm founded with her two sisters, The Whelan Girls.

When she is not working, you can find her at the beach. She loves spending time with her family and can whip up a killer batch of chocolate chip cookies.

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