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PUMA & Lacoste Nigeria
Creative Director and cultural liaison, working between local teams and global headquarters.
ContextGlobal sportswear and premium brands entering a fast-growing, culturally complex market with high reputational risk and strict global brand governance.
ApproachI focused on translating global brand systems into locally credible executions without dilution. This meant building clear playbooks, aligning retail, digital, and campaign work, and creating feedback loops between Nigeria and global HQs.
OutcomeSupported expansion across 15+ retail locations. Served 20m+ consumers. Protected brand equity while enabling local relevance.
Localisation isn't about adapting visuals, it's about translating intent.