Nick Imudia, the former CEO of Nigerian e-commerce giant Konga, made significant strides in the business and technology sectors during his career.
He was born on April 28, 1979, in the Ika South Local Government Area of Delta and bagged a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial Management from the Mikkeli Institute of Technology in Finland between 1994 and 1997. Afterwards, he proceeded to Aalborg University for his Master of Engineering degree in Oil and Gas Technology in 2000. He later earned a Master’s in Business Administration in International Business Management from the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in 2012. Following his successful stint at Konga, Nick Imudia took on the role of Group CEO at D.light International, a prominent solar energy firm based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this capacity, he oversaw the company's global operations, leveraging his expertise in business management and technology to drive D.light's initiatives in renewable energy solutions.
Tragically, Nick Imudia's untimely death on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, shocked many in the business community and beyond. Initial reports suggested suicide as the cause, but his family clarified that investigations are ongoing, and suicide has been ruled out. Those who knew Imudia have attested that he never displayed signs of stress or depression, casting doubt on the initial characterization of his passing.
As friends, colleagues, and industry peers mourn his loss, Nick Imudia is remembered for his contributions to the business world and his legacy as a visionary leader who left an indelible mark on both Konga and D.light International.
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