lje was born in America and has built a career balancing technology, creativity and leadership built on his experience of growing up in Nigeria, a world where commerce, culture and creativity are intertwined in everyday life. Ije held the position of Senior Director, Retail Engagement and Marketing at Apple Inc. and sat on the PLC board at Dr. Martens, however he has now joined the executive management team at Dr. Martens on a full time basis in the newly created role of Chief Brand Officer.

Prior to his time at Apple Inc. Ije spent 11 years at global brand consultancy Wolff Olins, where he was Chief Executive Officer of the group's offices in London, Dubai, New York and San Francisco, helping some of the world's most exciting businesses build their brands for the digital age.

He is UK Chair of non-profit organisation charity: water, and was the Chair of Trustees for Chineke!, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black, Asian and ethnic minority musicians, until September 2022. He is a guest lecturer at the Nigerian University of Technology Management, and has been named by Powerlist as one of the U.K. most influential people of black heritage. 

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Ije Nwokorie Chief Brand Officer, Dr. Martens

Lessons in leadership: growing up in Nigeria, where commerce, culture and creativity are intertwined in everyday life, gave Ije a unique perspective which he’s used throughout his impressive career leading to him becoming CEO designate of this global brand.