Jody Samuels Ike is an International Consumer Goods Marketing & Innovation executive. Jody’s experience spans marketing and new product development across beverage alcohol, personal care, cosmetics, and automotive. Open, curious and always up for a challenge, Jody has driven growth for some of the world’s most admired global brands operating in every continent. She has lived and worked in the United States, Latin America, Africa and Europe. Jody has a progressive mindset, passion for creativity and believes in nurturing talent to unlock opportunities for personal and business growth. Down to earth and direct, balanced with joyful energy, Jody's leadership style supports building capable and inclusive teams that over deliver. Jody proudly serves as Non-Executive Board Member of AACE Foods, an indigenous Nigerian Food Company and Decagon/L5Labs, Africa’s leading technology staffing and training company operating in Nigeria and the United States. She holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA from Temple University.