Kingsley James: an innovative trailblazer and strategist par excellence

Kingsley James

By Mofeoluwa Awe

With focus on building solid brand loyalty and managing excellent brand portfolios, Kingsley Oghenero Olusola James Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of IDCLNG (Indoor Design and Concept Limited) stands out from the crowd as a pace- setter,path- finder and restless inventor and innovator. His legacy brand,IDCLNG ,about to celebrate its One decade corporate existence in Nigeria

with an expansive purpose- built ,multi- departmental and sectoral units state of the art factory is an integrated marketing solutions company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria . Smart,suave and cerebral professional, Kingsley James has built a reputation of excellece and professionalism in the Nigerian integrated marketing communications eco- system.. And with more than 24 years of experience, Mr.

James is a distinguished entrepreneur and brand communication strategist renowned for transforming concepts into actionable strategies, enhancing consumer engagement, and showcasing clients’ products and services through innovative approaches.

For Kingsley James, the businness of brand management and the management of brand businness comes across to him with seamless ease and as such creatively offers brand solutions with ease and candour. The debonair, highly networked and easy going entrepreneur is a strong advocate for youth empowerment and believes in working as key to overcoming challenges. His blend of strategic thinking and strong communication skills endears him to young people who look up to him as a hands-on expert.

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As part of his ability to generate innovative ideas and develop unique branding initiatives, Mr. James introduced the novel concept of integrating a dedicated marketing team within the printing industry, which was considered unconventional at the time. At Digiprints International Limited, he led strategic marketing initiatives that established and expanded a marketing department in an industry where such activities were previously undervalued and relatively unpopular.

Furthering his impact, he launched brand-building initiatives by collaborating with the creative sector and sponsoring branding materials for musicians, comedians, and actors. These efforts propelled Digiprints International to industry leadership within just two years. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Digiprints International in 2013, a position he held until founding IDCLNG in 2015.

At IDCLNG, Mr. James has built a dynamic team focused on innovation, hard work, and intelligent execution. The company operates across six core areas: Fabrication, Activation, Printing, Event Management, Branding, and Logistics. Under his leadership, IDCLNG has achieved significant industry prominence through strategic brand-building and unique visibility solutions.

Mr. James is committed to creating globally-oriented platforms, especially within the creative industry. His contributions have been instrumental in the formation and development of prominent brands, including The Headies (formerly Hip Hop World Awards), AFRIMA (where he currently serves as Country Director and Governing Body member), AMAA, and the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, among others. His expertise in corporate event management further underscores his strong organisational and strategic planning skills.

Over the years, he has demonstrated the resilient ability to manage diverse brand portfolios, ensuring brand consistency and effectively communicating the brands’ messages across different channels. Mr. Kingsley James has also shown incredible creative capacity to develop and implement effective brand strategies that align with business goals while inspiring and motivating teams, building trust and fostering collaboration.

Mr. James holds credentials from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in London and the University of Jos. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Lagos State University, Ojo. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria and the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.(FNIMN) Additionally, he is a member of various social clubs, including the Ikoyi Club and January 9 Collective, where he serves as Captain. Mr. James is married and has children.