Professor of Strategic Media Management · Chartered Management Practitioner · AI Executive
Ogwa, Mbaitoli L.G.A., Imo State, Nigeria · born 3 August 1963
Email: [[charleschinekezi@gmail.com] Phone: [+234-803-708-2890]
Professional Summary
Seasoned media executive, development journalist and chartered management practitioner with over three decades of leadership across journalism, strategic media management, corporate consultancy and AI product development. Proven track record delivering high–impact public lectures, advising government and private institutions, building continent-leading AI education and product platforms, and steering editorial teams in complex regulatory environments. Recognised for bridging media practice, management theory and technology innovation to drive organisational change across West Africa, the Gulf and international markets.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Media Management & Editorial Leadership
- Corporate & Government Consultancy
- Artificial Intelligence Product Strategy & Launches
- Public Policy Analysis & Development Journalism
- Public Speaking, Keynote Lectures & Training
- Small Business Management & Organisational Change
- Research, Academic Examination & Curriculum Design
- Stakeholder Engagement, Diplomacy & Civic Advocacy
Professional Experience
Chairman, Board — Avatar & Qantum AI Technologies Limited (Nigeria)
2025 – Present
- Founded and chair the board of Africa’s pioneer AI and multimedia development corporation established in 2025.
- Led development and commercial launch of flagship AI chat assistants avatarai.dev and qantumai.dev (launched May 2025).
- Oversaw creation of integrated AI platforms: aigoddess.online (all-in-one AI platform) and aiprofessor.site (AI tutor covering global curricula).
- Established Avatar Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, an advanced online AI research academy, and launched multiverse.build, world’s most dynamic and innovative vibe-coder — the organisation’s flagship developer tools and learning platforms.
- Publisher of Freepressnews.com.ng, a global daily online news platform.
Executive Senior Consultant — MCL Cable News Television, Nigeria
(Until 2020)
- Served as executive senior consultant until the station’s cable broadcast license was withdrawn during a 2020 national policy shift.
- Led editorial strategy, special reports and organisational advisory during a challenging regulatory transition.
Regional Controller & Eastern Bureau Chief — BUSINESS (Nigeria’s Business Magazine)
(1990s)
- Directed regional editorial coverage, economic and financial reporting for a leading business magazine that dominated the 1990s financial news market.
Associate Editor — Newbreed Magazine
- Managed editorial projects, features and investigative assignments under a major Lagos-based publication.
Consultant & Examiner — AAIRID, American Institute of Management and other institutions
- Researcher-in-residence and consultant roles at the African American International Research Institute of Development Studies (AAIRID) and the American Institute of Management, Boston.
- Examiner and consultant in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship; advised major organisational change efforts across West Africa and the Gulf Region with clients including AIICO Insurance PLC (AIG subsidiary) and Kenfrank Nigeria Limited. Education & Professional Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) — Mercy International University, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) & Graduate Diploma — West London College of Technology (MBA awarded 1986)
- Professional Training in Journalism & Writing — College of Journalism, Fleet Street, London; The Writing School, High Road, London
- Primary & Secondary Education — Asa Road & Asa Triangle Primary School (CKC), Aba (1970–1976); Holy Ghost College, Owerri (1976–1981)
Certifications, Titles & Honours
- Chartered Management Practitioner (C.M.P.) — Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered professorship license conferred 2013)
- Chartered Management Professor (C.M.P.) — African American International Research Institute of Development Studies (AAIRID); specialised in strategic media management (NIM No. C.M.O. 042)
- Distinguished Lecturer of the Year (2013) — Triumphant News Magazine; keynote lecturer for major institutional events (NIM, Nigerian Institute of Sales Management, AAIRID)
- NDLEA Decorated Ambassador — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency: War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) in Nigeria
Fellowships & Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy & Management (FCIPDM)
- Fellow, Institute of Sales Management of Nigeria (FNISM)
- Fellow, Institute of Petroleum Products Marketing Practitioners (FIPPMP)
- Fellow, American Institute of Management (ECAIM)
- Chartered Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)
- Member, Institute of Professional Managers & Administrators (Jersey, Britain)
- Member, Nigerian Union of Journalists — Pioneer Chairman, Aba Federated Chapel (meritorious service award)
- Nationally registered journalist, Federal Republic of Nigeria — Registration No. 7686-1992
Selected Media Collaborations & Publications
- Collaborated with and consulted for CNN, Reuters, E! News, NewsAfricaTelevision (London), Power FM (Johannesburg) and The Economist on critical assignments and special reports.
- Authored and contributed extensively to national and international newspapers, magazines, radio, television and online platforms across a 30+ year journalism career.
- Specialities include economic & financial reporting, public policy, international diplomacy and coverage of sovereign conflicts.
Public Speaking, Lectures & Civic Engagement
- Delivered hundreds of public lectures nationally and internationally; frequent keynote speaker at governmental, higher-education and professional conferences.
- Held leadership roles in civil society and human-rights organisations, including chairmanship of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO).
- Regular presenter of serial academic and professional papers at conferences, symposia and workshops on development, governance and media issues.
Consultancy & Advisory Highlights
- Senior consultant to government agencies, corporate organisations and think tanks across West Africa and the Gulf.
- Advised on organisational transformation, editorial strategy, business development and AI product deployment for established firms and emerging technology ventures.
Notable Projects & Product Launches
- avatarai.dev and qantumai.dev — conversational AI assistants (launched May 2025)
- aigoddess.online — integrated AI platform for wide-spectrum applications
- aiprofessor.site — AI tutor delivering comprehensive course content across global curricula
- Avatar Artificial Intelligence Research Institute — advanced online AI academy for learners and developers worldwide
- multiverse.build — dynamic vibe coder and developer platform pioneered in Africa
Awards & Recognition
- Meritorious Service Award — Nigeria Union of Journalists (Aba Federated Chapel)
- NDLEA Decoration — Ambassador for War Against Drug Abuse (WADA)
- Distinguished Lecturer of the Year — Triumphant News Magazine (2013)