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“Wally is the ideal person to help lead the Foundation team as we continue to grow the impact of our global civic engagement programs and advance the Obama Presidential Center.” Nigeria

Adeyemo will be in charge of the foundation’s leadership alongside Board Chairman Martin Nesbitt and CEO David Simas. He will also manage the foundation’s day-to-day operations and help implement the organisation’s overall strategic goals and vision.

Nesbitt said the Obama Foundation has grown from a staff of a dozen to nearly 200 and launched a number of programs to support the next generation of leaders making a positive change in their communities. Obama Foundation CEO, Simas, said he is thrilled Adeyemo is joining the foundation and looks forward to working with him to execute the mission to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.

On his appointment, Adeyemo was excited “to be joining in the work of the Obama Foundation — inspiring, empowering, and connecting young leaders focused on changing the world.”

 

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