Top 20 Marketing Strategists & Professionals in Cameroon 2026
The inaugural Cameroon Marketing Index ranking of marketing, brand, communications and digital marketing professionals shaping Cameroon’s marketing landscape.
Cameroon’s marketing industry is becoming increasingly diverse.
The profession is no longer limited to traditional advertising, corporate communications or brand management. Today’s marketing ecosystem includes digital strategy, social media, search engine optimisation, growth marketing, customer experience, marketing technology, e-commerce, CRM, content, data and increasingly artificial intelligence.
At the same time, a new generation of marketing professionals is emerging alongside experienced executives who have spent years managing major brands and marketing functions.
So who are the professionals currently standing out?
The Cameroon Marketing Index presents its inaugural Top 20 Marketing Strategists & Professionals in Cameroon for 2026.
This ranking is designed as an industry research exercise rather than a popularity contest. It considers publicly available evidence of professional experience, leadership responsibility, strategic expertise, marketing specialisation, industry visibility, published work, professional influence and demonstrated contribution to the marketing ecosystem.
The ranking covers both senior corporate marketing leaders and independent consultants, strategists and digital marketing professionals.
How the 2026 Ranking Was Developed
There is currently no single national body that officially ranks marketing professionals in Cameroon.
The Cameroon Marketing Index therefore uses a transparent scoring framework to create a comparative industry snapshot.
The 100-point framework considers six broad dimensions:
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Professional experience & seniority | 25 |
| Strategic responsibility & leadership | 20 |
| Marketing expertise & specialisation | 20 |
| Demonstrated industry impact | 15 |
| Professional visibility & thought leadership | 10 |
| Publicly verifiable digital presence & body of work | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
The purpose is not to suggest that a person with a higher score is universally better at every aspect of marketing.
Marketing is too broad for such a conclusion.
Instead, the ranking identifies professionals whose publicly documented careers, responsibilities, expertise and industry contributions currently make them notable within Cameroon’s marketing ecosystem.
The Index is intended to evolve. Future editions may incorporate additional indicators, original industry data, peer input and other forms of evidence.
The Top 20 Marketing Strategists & Professionals in Cameroon
1. Joseph Abena — 91/100
Strategic positioning: Regional Marketing & Communication Leadership, UBA CEMAC
Joseph Abena currently occupies one of the most senior marketing positions represented in this ranking.
In January 2025, UBA announced his appointment as Regional Director of Marketing and Communication for the CEMAC region, following his role as Director of Marketing and Brand Communication at UBA Cameroon.
His career spans more than 15 years across telecommunications and financial services, with experience covering marketing strategy, brand management, digital marketing, advertising and crisis communication.
His move from country-level marketing leadership into a regional CEMAC role significantly increases the scope of his strategic responsibility.
UBA’s announcement described the appointment as recognition of his leadership and contribution to the institution.
Read UBA Cameroon’s announcement about the appointment.
Index score: 91/100
2. Yves Kom — 90/100
Strategic positioning: Marketing & Communication Director, Orange Cameroon
Yves Kom is one of the most visible senior marketing executives in Cameroon’s telecommunications sector.
As Marketing and Communication Director at Orange Cameroon, his work sits at the intersection of brand strategy, customer engagement, digital transformation, telecommunications and large-scale consumer marketing.
His professional profile also reflects a background in quantitative economics, statistics and business intelligence before moving into senior marketing roles.
His participation in discussions around Cameroon’s digital economy has also positioned him as a voice in conversations around connectivity, digital adoption and the country’s place in the global digital economy.
Read more about Yves Kom’s digital economy perspective.
Index score: 90/100
3. Larry Agbornyenty — 89/100
Strategic positioning: Head of Marketing & Communication, Ecobank Cameroon
Larry Agbornyenty combines corporate marketing leadership with visible participation in the development of Cameroon’s marketing and communications profession.
His career includes more than a decade in marketing and communications roles, with experience spanning corporate communications, brand building, customer engagement and marketing strategy.
His professional background includes roles with Olam Cameroon and Ecobank Cameroon, while his work with the Marcom Circle / Marcom Meet and Connect has created a platform for marketing and communications professionals to discuss the state and future of the industry.
His professional profile also records Chartered Institute of Marketing membership and recognition connected to brand performance.
View Larry Agbornyenty’s professional profile.
Index score: 89/100
4. Alberte Touani — 88/100
Specialisation: Marketing, CRM, marketing automation and revenue operations
Alberte Touani brings a different dimension to the Cameroonian marketing ecosystem.
A Chartered Marketer and founder of International Marketing Consulting, she has approximately 16 years of experience spanning sales, account management, digital marketing, demand generation, CRM strategy, operations, content marketing and digital communications.
Her work has increasingly focused on the intersection between marketing and technology, particularly CRM and marketing automation.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s North West regional profile identifies her as a Chartered Marketer and highlights her experience, professional qualifications and work in marketing communications.
View the Chartered Institute of Marketing profile.
Explore International Marketing Consulting’s publications.
Index score: 88/100
5. Aurèle Simo — 87/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, e-commerce, strategy and training
Aurèle Simo has built a substantial professional presence around digital marketing, e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship.
He describes more than 12 years of experience in digital, e-commerce and strategy and leads digital initiatives associated with GRIOTYS GROUP.
His work also extends into training and education, including teaching marketing, strategy and e-commerce.
The combination of consulting, entrepreneurship, education, content and digital media gives him a broad footprint across Cameroon’s digital marketing ecosystem.
Visit Aurèle Simo’s professional website.
Index score: 87/100
6. Hugues Sah — “Mr Digital Cameroon” — 85/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, social media, SEO and digital training
Hugues Sah, known publicly through the Monsieur Digital Cameroun brand, has developed a strong position in Cameroon’s digital marketing and training ecosystem.
His professional profile lists marketing strategy, digital marketing, SEO, SEM, social media, lead generation, content marketing and advertising among his areas of work.
The Monsieur Digital Cameroun organisation describes its founder as a digital marketing consultant and trainer with approximately nine years of professional experience and collaborations with brands and professionals in Cameroon and internationally.
The organisation has also built a digital community around digital marketing education.
View Hugues Sah’s professional profile.
Index score: 85/100
7. Winnie Ndjock — 84/100
Specialisation: Marketing communications, digital marketing and community strategy
Winnie Ndjock is among the more established marketing professionals in this ranking, with her public profile indicating more than 15 years of experience.
Her work spans marketing consulting, digital marketing, social media, SEO, communications and community development.
Her professional history also includes communication and graphic design work, blogging, market research and digital education initiatives.
She has maintained a visible professional presence through LinkedIn content and industry activity.
View Winnie Ndjock’s professional profile.
Index score: 84/100
8. Stéphane Kontchou — 83/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, content, SEO and marketing strategy
Stéphane Kontchou has developed a professional profile around digital marketing, content strategy, SEO, lead generation, mobile marketing and advertising.
His public LinkedIn profile indicates a significant professional audience and experience across marketing functions and organisations, alongside formal marketing education at ESSEC Business School Africa.
His combination of digital marketing expertise, strategic services and professional visibility places him among the more visible independent marketing professionals in the current ecosystem.
View Stéphane Kontchou’s professional profile.
Index score: 83/100
9. Nongki Derick — 82/100
Specialisation: Brand marketing, digital marketing, growth and marketing strategy
Nongki Derick has built a visible professional identity around helping brands increase growth and market visibility.
His public professional profile lists advertising, brand marketing, email marketing, lead generation, market research, content strategy, content marketing, digital marketing and marketing consulting among his areas of expertise.
With a significant professional audience and a focus extending beyond basic social media management into strategy and growth, he represents the increasingly sophisticated digital marketing segment of Cameroon’s marketing industry.
View Nongki Derick’s professional profile.
Index score: 82/100
10. Christian De Kessik — 81/100
Specialisation: Brand, digital marketing, customer experience and communications
Christian De Kessik has developed a substantial professional presence around marketing, customer relationships and digital communication.
His public profile lists brand marketing, content strategy, digital marketing, marketing consulting, management consulting, social media marketing and SEO among his professional services.
His corporate experience and professional network contribute to his visibility within Cameroon’s marketing ecosystem.
View Christian De Kessik’s professional profile.
Index score: 81/100
11. Cathy Bela — 80/100
Specialisation: Growth marketing, brand marketing and product marketing
Cathy Bela represents the intersection between marketing strategy, commercial growth and product marketing.
Her professional profile identifies experience and expertise across brand marketing, growth marketing, content strategy, content marketing, digital marketing, product marketing, marketing strategy and consulting.
Her corporate positioning at MTN Cameroon adds significant exposure to large-scale telecommunications marketing and customer-focused commercial strategy.
View Cathy Bela’s professional profile.
Index score: 80/100
12. Gabriel Makani — 79/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, e-commerce and performance marketing
Gabriel Makani has developed a broad practical portfolio across digital marketing, e-commerce, social media management, web development and advertising.
His public portfolio documents consulting and digital marketing work for multiple businesses and organisations, including e-commerce, education, automotive and other sectors.
His experience includes developing digital strategies, managing social platforms, creating advertising campaigns and building online sales infrastructure.
Visit Gabriel Makani’s professional website.
Index score: 79/100
13. Evans Kongnyuy — 78/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, brand strategy, SEO, AI-assisted marketing and marketing research
Evans Kongnyuy represents a younger generation of Cameroonian marketing professionals whose work sits at the intersection of digital marketing, branding, data and artificial intelligence.
His professional experience includes work with brands and organisations including Las Vegas Bambili, ISEE, Unib Agency and Better World Charity.
He has also spent approximately four years with Unib Agency and has been part of its development from its early stages.
Beyond client and agency work, his professional activities include digital marketing training, data analysis education, research support and marketing education.
His work increasingly focuses on the intersection between marketing, AI, search visibility and data-driven decision-making.
His professional portfolio documents services across digital marketing, social media, SEO, market research and related areas.
View Evans Kongnyuy’s professional portfolio.
Index score: 78/100
14. Bekondo Jose — 77/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, brand development and corporate marketing
Bekondo Jose is a digital marketing professional with more than seven years of experience according to his public professional profile.
His work spans digital marketing, web development, brand consulting and brand design.
His professional activity also places him within the broader Cameroonian marketing and communications community.
View Bekondo Jose’s professional profile.
Index score: 77/100
15. Nyah Penn — 76/100
Specialisation: Brand marketing, strategic planning, digital marketing and education
Nyah Penn combines marketing with education and organisational development.
Her public professional profile lists brand marketing, digital marketing, strategic planning, corporate training, event coordination and marketing consulting among her areas of expertise.
Her professional experience spans several locations and sectors in Cameroon, including education-related work and marketing activities.
View Nyah Penn’s professional profile.
Index score: 76/100
16. Thierry Essama — 75/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, social media, content and creative marketing
Thierry Essama has built a visible professional profile around digital marketing, social media, content creation, graphic design and video.
His public profile identifies marketing consulting and digital marketing among his services, while his activity demonstrates continued engagement with marketing and communications topics.
His profile represents the growing group of independent professionals combining creative production with digital marketing strategy.
View Thierry Essama’s professional profile.
Index score: 75/100
17. Andrea Belinga — 74/100
Specialisation: Communication strategy, content, branding and digital marketing
Andrea Belinga works across communication, content strategy, brand consulting and digital marketing.
Her professional experience and educational background include work in Cameroon across communication and marketing-related functions.
Her professional profile also shows continued investment in marketing and digital skills, including certifications in social media strategy, content marketing, SEO and digital marketing.
View Andrea Belinga’s professional profile.
Index score: 74/100
18. Mesode Akwe — 73/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, content and brand marketing
Mesode Akwe has developed a professional profile combining digital growth, marketing strategy, content and cross-cultural leadership.
His public professional profile lists brand marketing, content strategy, content marketing, digital marketing, marketing strategy, SEM, SEO and social media marketing among his capabilities.
His work reflects the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of modern marketing.
View Mesode Akwe’s professional profile.
Index score: 73/100
19. Lamfu Marie-Claire Asunyu — 72/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, product marketing and marketing strategy
Lamfu Marie-Claire Asunyu is a digital marketing professional associated with MTN Cameroon.
Her public profile identifies expertise in digital marketing, product marketing, marketing strategy, advertising, event planning and project management.
Her professional background also connects marketing practice with academic work, including research examining Facebook marketing strategies and marketing performance among digital marketing agencies in Bamenda.
View Lamfu Marie-Claire Asunyu’s professional profile.
Index score: 72/100
20. FC Harrison — 71/100
Specialisation: Digital marketing, websites, SEO and digital growth systems
FC Harrison operates at the intersection of digital marketing, websites, SEO and revenue systems.
His public professional profile identifies experience with Time Booster Marketing and lists brand marketing, copywriting, web development, social media marketing and SEO among his areas of expertise.
His positioning reflects a growing category of digital professionals combining marketing with technology and digital infrastructure.
View FC Harrison’s professional profile.
Index score: 71/100
What This Ranking Tells Us About Cameroon’s Marketing Industry
The most interesting conclusion from this first ranking is that there is no single definition of a marketing strategist in Cameroon anymore.
The country’s marketing ecosystem is developing along several different paths.
1. Corporate Marketing Leadership
Professionals such as Joseph Abena, Yves Kom and Larry Agbornyenty demonstrate the importance of senior marketing leadership within major institutions.
Their work involves managing large brands, customers, communications, commercial objectives and, in some cases, multiple markets.
2. Digital Transformation
A second group is emerging around digital marketing, SEO, social media, e-commerce and marketing technology.
Professionals such as Hugues Sah, Aurèle Simo, Stéphane Kontchou and Gabriel Makani illustrate this transition.
3. Marketing Technology
CRM, automation, analytics and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly important.
This creates a new category of marketing professionals who are neither traditional marketers nor purely technology professionals.
They operate between the two.
4. Independent Marketing Professionals
The growth of independent consultants and personal brands is also changing the industry.
Professionals can now build audiences, publish expertise, train businesses and deliver marketing services without necessarily working inside a traditional advertising agency.
5. The Rise of Younger Digital Marketers
The industry is also becoming younger.
A new generation of professionals is entering marketing through digital channels, social media, SEO, content creation, analytics and entrepreneurship.
This could become one of the most important developments in the country’s marketing industry over the next decade.
What About Bamenda?
One interesting limitation of a national ranking is that marketing visibility in Cameroon is heavily concentrated around Douala and Yaoundé.
That does not necessarily mean that the best work is being done exclusively in those cities.
Bamenda, Buea and other regions have an emerging digital marketing ecosystem that deserves more systematic research.
The Index intends to investigate that in future editions.
In particular, the growing number of professionals working around digital marketing, education, technology and entrepreneurship in the Northwest and Southwest suggests that the geography of Cameroon’s marketing industry deserves closer attention.
Important Note About the Ranking
This is the first edition of the Cameroon Marketing Index.
It should therefore be understood as a research-based snapshot rather than a permanent verdict on professional ability.
A ranking can only evaluate what can reasonably be observed and documented.
Some highly capable professionals may not appear because their work has limited public documentation or digital visibility.
Others may score lower because their professional work is difficult to evaluate from publicly available information.
The Index will therefore be updated as better evidence becomes available.
Future editions may include:
- Original industry surveys
- Peer assessments
- Client feedback
- Professional awards
- Published case studies
- Campaign performance evidence
- Industry contributions
- Original research
- Audience and content influence
- Professional recommendations
The methodology will also evolve as the Cameroon Marketing Index develops.
The Bigger Question: Where Is Cameroon’s Marketing Industry Going?
The more important question is not simply who occupies the first position.
It is what the emergence of these professionals tells us about the industry.
Marketing in Cameroon is moving from a communications function toward a much broader business discipline.
Modern marketers increasingly need to understand:
Brand + Data + Technology + Customer Behaviour + Content + Distribution + Business Strategy.
Digital transformation is accelerating this transition.
Artificial intelligence is likely to accelerate it even further.
The professionals who can connect these different disciplines may become increasingly important to businesses operating in Cameroon.
About the Cameroon Marketing Index
The Cameroon Marketing Index is an independent research and publishing initiative focused on documenting and analysing Cameroon’s marketing ecosystem.
It covers:
- Marketing professionals
- Marketing agencies
- Brands
- Digital marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
- Communications
- Industry trends
- Marketing campaigns
- Market comparisons
- Original industry research
The Index is published as part of the broader Cameroon Marketing Intelligence Program, which also includes regular marketing commentary and the Marketing Insights research and educational series.
The Index was developed and is published by Evans Kongnyuy, a Cameroonian digital marketing strategist, brand strategist and data analyst whose professional work spans digital marketing, research, data analysis and AI-assisted marketing.
The purpose is not simply to create rankings.
It is to create a growing public record of the people, organisations, ideas and developments shaping marketing in Cameroon.
Methodology & Editorial Disclaimer
This ranking is based on publicly available professional information reviewed for the 2026 edition of the Cameroon Marketing Index.
Scores are editorial assessments produced using the Index’s stated criteria and should not be interpreted as official certifications, professional licenses or objective measurements of personal ability.
The ranking does not claim to include every marketing professional working in Cameroon.
Where information is limited or difficult to verify publicly, that limitation may affect a professional’s score.
The Index may revise rankings when substantial new evidence becomes available.
Last reviewed: August 2026.