Leye Makanjuola, a seasoned entrepreneur, strategist, and growth marketing leader best known as the Founder and CEO of Intense Group, a multidisciplinary agency that bridges creativity, technology, and performance marketing.

With over a decade of experience shaping digital transformation for leading brands across Africa and now the UK, Leye is at the forefront of helping businesses scale through data-driven storytelling and full-funnel marketing strategies. His agency brands—Intense Digital (growth marketing) and Purple Stardust (creative and content)—serve clients across financial services, FMCG, professional services, and tech. He holds several degrees and qualifications, which include a BSc in Economics, an MSc in Media and Communications and an MBA from Said Business School, Oxford.

Under his leadership, Intense Group has delivered measurable business results for clients across financial services, FMCG, tech, and professional services. With teams in Nigeria and the UK, the group is expanding its international presence, helping brands acquire, activate, retain, and grow revenue through insight-led marketing execution.

Leye is leading Intense Group’s global expansion, building cross-border marketing solutions that serve a diverse, digitally connected audience. He brings a unique perspective rooted in emerging markets, consumer behaviour, and cultural intelligence—qualities that make him a compelling voice in conversations around marketing innovation, entrepreneurship, and brand growth in the digital age.

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In addition to his agency work, Leye is the founder of Palet, an AI venture currently undergoing a strategic pivot to better serve the evolving intersection of content, automation, and intelligence.

Leye is available for commentary on:

  • African and UK marketing trends
  • Growth marketing and digital performance
  • Brand-building in emerging markets
  • The evolving role of AI in marketing and content.

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