Leke Alder

Leke Alder is a prominent Nigerian lawyer, polymath, strategy, policy, and brand consultant, and philanthropist. He is widely credited with pioneering the discipline of brand consulting in Nigeria. As the Founder and Principal of Alder Consulting, a creative intelligence firm with offices in Lagos and London, he has provided strategic advice to corporations, individuals, and governments both domestically and internationally.Early Life and Education Leke Alder was born in Lagos, Nigeria. His family roots trace back to Lagos and Abeokuta in Ogun State. He received his secondary education at the highly regarded Igbobi College, followed by Kings College. He later attended the University of Ife. Alder is noted for his commitment to continuous learning, with associations including Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School, as referenced in industry tags related to his profile.Career Progression and Major Achievements Alder is best known as the Founder and Principal of Alder Consulting. He introduced the concept of branding as a formal discipline to Nigeria, significantly shaping the country's corporate and public communications landscape. Throughout his career, he has consulted on policy, politics, and business, contributing to high-level strategy development, insight provision, and vision clarification for numerous entities. His firm specializes in brand strategy, corporate strategy, communication campaigns, design, and interactive marketing solutions.Notable Works and Contributions Beyond his consulting work, Leke Alder is a noted author of several books. He previously hosted "Minding Your Business with Leke Alder," a weekly radio business program on 92.3 Inspiration FM, Lagos, where he shared business advice and insights. As a polymath and philanthropist, Alder established the Leke Alder Foundation. This organization supports various humanitarian causes, including nine orphanages, and has positively impacted over 120,000 lives. His artistic pursuits, including his photographs and furniture designs, have been channeled to raise significant funds for the foundation's charitable work.Current Status Leke Alder remains an influential figure in strategy, branding, and policy consulting within Nigeria and across the continent. He is married to Morenike, and they have two children, Olamide and Toluwani.