In a significant move for the Women in AI (WAI) community, Adebola Olomo has been appointed as the new Ambassador for Ireland. With over 15 years of experience in marketing technology, Olomo is set to bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her new role.
Olomo currently serves as the CEO of Deefrent Media Agency, where she leads innovative projects across Europe and Africa. Her expertise in driving business growth and implementing advanced communication strategies has fostered technology adoption, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and customer relationship management (CRM). She has significantly impacted medium-sized and large corporations through training programs and strategic initiatives.
Her appointment as the WAI Ambassador for Ireland underscores her commitment to advancing the AI landscape and empowering women in technology. Olomo’s leadership is expected to inspire, connect, and elevate women in AI not just in Ireland, but across the globe. The Women in AI community is confident that her vision and dedication will drive forward the mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in the technology sector.
A statement released by WAI announcing Adebola Olomo reads…
Adebola Olomo brings over 15 years of expertise as a thought leader in marketing technology, where she has been instrumental in driving business growth and communication strategies. As the CEO of Deefrent Media Agency, she spearheads innovative initiatives across Europe and Africa, fostering technology adoption—particularly in AI and CRM—through training and strategic implementation for medium-sized and large corporations.
Her passion for advancing the AI landscape, coupled with her dedication to empowering women in technology, makes her the perfect fit to lead the Women in AI Ireland community. We are confident her leadership will inspire, connect, and elevate women in AI across Ireland and beyond.
Please join us in welcoming Adebola Olomo to this exciting role!
About Adebola Olomo
Adebola Olomo is a seasoned professional with over 12 years in the technology and software industry. She combines a Law degree with an MSc in Marketing offering a unique business growth and communications perspective. As CEO of Deefrent, a Marketing Technology Consultancy, she helps businesses adopt and leverage cutting-edge technologies. Olomo also serves as the Communications Lead for Women in AI Ireland, advocating for diversity in AI. She is the author of “Marketing with AI” and a guest lecturer at prominent institutions.
About Women in AI
Women in AI (WAI) is a nonprofit do-tank dedicated to creating an inclusive AI that benefits global society. Founded in 2016 in Paris, France, by Dr. Hanan Salam, Caroline Lair, and Moojan Asghari, WAI has grown from a small Facebook group into a powerful community with over 8,000 members in 140 countries.
WAI is a community-driven initiative that brings empowerment, knowledge, and active collaboration through education, research, events, and blogging. The organisation empowers women and minorities to become AI and data experts, innovators, and leaders while encouraging the ethical applications and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
As a proud member of the AI4EU and the DIVERSIFAIR project, WAI is supported by the European Commission as part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.