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JULY 6-8, 2016

RITZ-CARLTON TORONTO, CANADA

Presented By:

disruptiveINNOVATION

experts

REAL-LIFE CASE STUDIES

INSIGHTS.INCREASED ROIs.

#1 Renowned GlobalLeadership Expert

direct access to

Exclusive & High Networth

NETWORKING

Opportunities

Leading Change in Nigeria During Uncertain Times toExperience Extraordinary Growth & Achieve Higher ROIs!

DIVERSIFICATION & INVESTMENT

Segun AgbajeCEO, GuarantyTrust Bank

Arole OoduaAdeyeye Ogunwusi

Ooni of Ife

Hon AbikeDabiri Erewa

SSA Foreign Affairsand the Diaspora

Foluso PhillipsChairman & CEO,Phillips Consulting

Yvonne RukeAkpoveta

Host, ChangeLeadership

Samuel O. ObohDesign Thinking

Jeremy Gutsche DisruptiveInnovation

John C. MaxwellNo.1 Global

Leadership Expert

How do you createan Organisation that

is innovative andresponsive to

change?

How do you ensureyour Change

Initiatives lead tohigh return oninvestments?

How can we createa collective agenda

to lead change, diversify & Innovate

to move theNigerian economy

forward?

Tired of ChangeInitiatives that

bring little to noreturn on

investments?

How do you makehigher profits duringperiods of economic

uncertaintyand downturn?

How can Nigeria harness herHuman Resources

to leadTransformational

Change?

The common and criticalfactor to both successful or

failed ventures isLeadership!

We have seen and experienced many change initiatives fail andsucceed, and when they have failed, it is often not for lack of great

ideas or adequate financial investment...

John C. Maxwell articulates it best when he says,“Everything rises and falls on leadership“

ContentAbout the 'Executive Roundtable'

Location

Attendee Benefits

About Speakers

Event Agenda

Rate & All-Inclusive Package

About ‘The Change Leadership’

Sponsorship Opportunity

OliveBlue Incorporated © 2015

Creating a Collective Agenda to move theNigerian Economy and her Corporations

forward.

John C. MaxwellKEYNOTE SPEAKER:

John C. Maxwell is a number one New York Times bestsellingauthor, coach, and speaker who has sold more than 25 million

books in 50 languages.

Called America’s top leadership authority, Maxwell received theMother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from theLuminary Leadership Network in 2014. That year, he was also

identified as the world’s most influential leadership expert in anarticle by Inc. magazine. For six years, Maxwell has been voted the

top leadership professional on LeadershipGurus.net.

As the founder of the John Maxwell Company, the John MaxwellTeam, and EQUIP, he has trained more than 5 million leaders innearly every country of the world. Each year, Maxwell speaks to

Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, internationalgovernment leaders, and many of the world’s top business leaders.

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author. Three of his books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of

Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, have each sold over a million

copies.

For more information about Johnvisit: www.JohnMaxwell.com


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ABOUTEVENT: Change Leadership Executive Roundtable

Change and Innovation are two consistent elements to business survival in the 21stcentury. So much so that organisations and leaders worldwide have been stunted bytheir inability to innovate and change. The change leadership executive roundtablerecognises and acknowledges the importance of leadership in driving organisationalchange and innovative practices, and in turn profits.

This exclusive leadership retreat provides a forum where executive leaders create acollective agenda to move their organisations forward, can increase their proficiency inmastering the art of leading successful change to drive business results, and boost theirreturn on investment (ROI).

The event brings together peers to mastermind with each other, and learn from thenumber one global leadership expert, John C. Maxwell, and CEOs of organisations whoare leading innovative change in Africa, North America and around the World.

The roundtable aims to equip leaders with practical ideas and tangible strategies theycan immediately implement to lead and build a culture of change and innovation, andincrease profits.

Holding this roundtable in Toronto, provides an exclusive retreat and focused thinkingtime to help participants strategise on how to successfully lead their various changeinitiatives towards tangible benefits and higher return on investments.

While there, they will also leverage the opportunity to meet with Canadian businesspeople and government officials to collaborate on potential investments andpartnership ventures both in Africa and Canada.


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WHY TORONTO?

Business and financial capital of the country, and one of the world's largest financialcentres; with major investors, headquarters and businesses located in the heart ofdowntown Toronto.

Nigeria is one of Canada’s largest trading partner in Sub-Saharan Africa, with growingopportunities for bilateral trade.

Canada has cultivated relationships in Africa for more than five decades, working withAfrican countries, as well as with regional and international bodies, to improvedevelopment outcomes that include making the most of commercial opportunities.

Canada is the best country in the G-20 to do business, according to both Forbes andBloomberg.

Canada led all G-7 countries in economic growth over the past decade (2004–2013)according to the World Bank.

Total business tax costs in Canada are by far the lowest in the G-7 and 46 percent lowerthan those in the United States, and Canada offers the lowest business costs in the G-7

for R&D-intensive sectors, with a 15.8 percent cost advantage over the United States.Source: KPMG

For the seventh consecutive year, the World Economic Forum has declared Canada’sbanking system to be the soundest in the world according to World Economic Forum.

In 2015, Toronto was ranked the best overall city in the world and the fourth “mostlivable” by The Economist, and the hottest luxury real estate market in the world byChristie’s International Real Estate.

Toronto has been chosen as the location for the 2016Change Leadership Executive Roundtable for these key benefits:


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Exclusive Ritz-Carlton Luxury Hotel5*One of the finest and most prestigious venues in Toronto offering Style, Luxury,and Impeccable Service.

Ranked as the No. 1 Hotel in Toronto on Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World's BestBusiness Hotels List and awards, AAA Five Diamond Rating and Condé NastTraveler amongst many others.

The Ritz-Carlton ranks #1 in the new luxury branding study of consumers byLuxury Branding, and world’s most popular luxury hotel brand by J. D. Power2015.

Exquisite dining to assure a high end experience topped with class.


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ATTENDEE BENEFITS

In-person roundtable discussion directly with the world renowned and number oneleadership expert, John C. Maxwell.

Learn from global and industry experts on Change Leadership and Innovation.

Get insights on how to increase ROIs from change initiatives in your organisation.

Hear real-life case studies on leading successful change initiatives in Nigeria.

Acquire immediate, medium and long-term strategies for attracting adequate andsustainable growth in the corporate and business sector.

Gain greater understanding in leading change and the need for a purposiveapproach to implementing change.

Explore a range of diversification and investment opportunities.

Network and mastermind with peers from diverse industries.

Network with potential Canadian business partners, high ranking governmentofficials and investors to explore opportunities i.e. wealth management, propertyinvestments, international trade.

Participate in high-level dialogue between industry experts on Leadership,Innovation & Change, and Business Leaders in Nigeria.

An Exclusive, Transformational and Luxurious Leadership Retreat to:

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Foluso Olajide PhillipsCHAIRMAN & CEO, PHILLIPS CONSULTING GROUP:

Foluso Phillips is an accomplished management consultant andChairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Phillips Consulting

Group with offices in Lagos and Abuja, and representation inJohannesburg, South Africa, since 1992.

Foluso has played a great role over the past 20 years in promotingcountry and business to business engagements, encouraging and

assisting companies to design market entry strategies to Nigeria andin facilitating trade. He is a strong advocate for local content

engagements with foreign firms and an adviser to manyinternational companies operating locally in Nigeria.

He is known within the industry for driving business results, deliveryof exceptional product quality and service, and prudent management

of people, technology and processes. Foluso possesses over 40years of global experience in financial, cost and business

management; industrial operations management; human resourcemanagement; business process and human capital outsourcing,information technology systems implementation, and businessmanagement consulting, having worked internationally and in

Nigeria, with blue-chip organisations.


SPEAKERS

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Foluso who is also a Board member and immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Chairman of theNigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, Interbrand West Africa, is a prolific public speaker with active involvement in

many international seminars and conferences. He has a very special interest and keen commitment to the AfricanRenaissance and is extremely active in supporting Pan-African initiatives in different areas of endeavour.

Foluso is married with five adult children

J.K Olusegun AgbajeCEO, GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC:

Mr. Agbaje is the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank plc. Analumnus of the Harvard Business School, he holds a Bachelor of

Science and Masters in Business Administration from theUniversity of San Francisco, USA.

With over 20 years investment and international bankingexperience, he has earned a reputation as a truly accomplished andhighly respected professional. Prior to joining GTB, he worked withErnst & Young in the US and subsequently joined GTB as a pioneer

staff in 1991 and rose through the ranks to become ExecutiveDirector in 2000, and Deputy Managing Director in 2002.

Mr Agbaje was instrumental in the move that made GTBank thefirst Nigerian company and first bank in Sub-Saharan Africa to be

listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. MrAgbaje is an Innovator and a disruptor. He pioneered NDANI TV tocapture the next generation of account holders. Now, many of the

banks are following suit. He has pioneered many initiativesincluding partnership with the arts, the concept of the

SME MarketHub as an ecosystem for his depositors, and also madebanking very easy with the Bank 737 mobile feature.


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In June 2011, Mr. Agbaje was appointed Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Trust Bank. He serves onthe boards of several other notable companies including GTBank Ghana, GTBank Gambia, GTBank UK and also a Director on

MasterCard Advisory Board for Middle East and Africa.

Mr. Agbaje is a recipient of several international accolades such as 2015 CEO of the Year from Finance Monthly, 2015Banker of the Year from World Finance and 2015 Africa Business Leader of the Year from All Africa Business Leaders Awards(AABLA). Some of the accolades received by the Bank since his appointment as Chief Executive Officer include Best Bank inNigeria by Euromoney; African Bank of the Year by African Banker Award; Best Bank in Nigeria by World Finance UK, Most

innovative Bank by EMEA Finance; Best Banking Group by World Business Leader Magazine and Best Bank in Nigeria awardby the Banker Awards.

Jeremy Gutsche DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION:

Jeremy Gutsche is an award-winning innovation expert, "one of the most sought-after keynotespeakers on the planet" and the CEO of Trend Hunter - the world's largest, most popular trends

& innovation website, with over 2 billion total page views from 100,000,000 people.

Prior to Trend Hunter, Jeremy grew a $1 billion portfolio for a bank, and today, over 400 brands,billionaires and CEOs seek him to reinvent their management, strategy, and culture of

innovation to better adapt to time periods of rapid change. He's even helped NASA prototypethe Journey to Mars!

Gutsche shows audiences how to use methodical innovation to generate ideas and kick-startcreativity during times of change. He possesses a unique perspective on innovation in the

business context, and draws on his background in corporate strategy to provide inspiration andtools to generate ideas, stimulate creativity and unlock potential.

He is the author of New York Times bestseller Better and Faster: The Proven Path toUnstoppable Ideas, #1 on Amazon and a CEO Read "Select" book for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and

managers. His first business book, Exploiting Chaos, was named an Inc. Best Book for BusinessOwners, and was a #1 bestseller on the 800 CEO Read list. He holds an MBA from Queen's, is a

CFA, and studied innovation at Stanford's Graduate School of Business.

For more information about Jeremyvisit: www.jeremygutsche.com


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SSA to the NigerianPresident on Foreign

Affairs and the Diaspora: Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa

Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa has been described as a Sterling NigerianAmazon, an outstandingly brilliant broadcaster who later

transitioned to an even more outstandingly, brilliantParliamentarian. She is a worthy, compassionate, fair, firm,

respected and courageous leader.

She has been and is still an advocate for change, leading changethrough her work serving the Nation. She has pushed for

countless bills that aim to change the system, disrupting thestatus quo and giving citizens home and in the diaspora an active

incentive to be.

Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa spent 15 years of meritorious service atthe Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where she stood out for

her ability to use journalism to bring succor to millions ofNigerians, especially children and women.


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She represented the people of Ikorodu Division in the House of Representatives from June 2003 to June 2015, serving asChairman House Committee on Media and Public Affairs and Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs. During

this time, she also championed and sponsored several bills and motions including the Freedom of Information Bill (FOIbill), which has now been signed into law in Nigeria.

Her renowned tenure as Parliamentarian and notable achievements led to her current appointment, serving as SeniorSpecial Assistant to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Relations. In her current role, Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa is

leading change in Nigeria one bill at a time and doing so by understanding the challenges Nigerians in the Diaspora faceand how to come up with innovative and disruptive change policies that will lead Nigeria’s citizens forward.

She has begun to consolidate the work she did on Diaspora Affairs during her time in the House of Representatives andcurrently collaborating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various arms of government to develop a diaspora policyand establish a commission aimed at harnessing the potential of Nigerians in the diaspora to further the economic and

social development of the country.

A proud wife and mother, she has won over 200 awards internationally and nationally and is one of the three Nigerianwomen listed amongst the top 200 women in the world by Richtopia, an online UK Company.

Arole Oodua Adeyeye Ogunwusi OONI OF IFE:

Arole Oodua Adeyeye Ogunwusi is the current Ooni of Ife, and an astute businessman who personifiesdiversification and encourages sustainable and continuous innovative practices in his business ventures.

He is the Founder and Chairman of Gran Imperio Group, the holding company of Real Estate and Construction,Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Leisure and Tourism companies in Nigeria and has been involved in

Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) locally and abroad for over 13 years and also active in thedevelopment of over 2,500 housing units with various consortia of developers/promoters over the last 9 years in

Nigeria. He facilitated strong trade relationship through Association for International Business (AIB) withpresence in over 200 member countries across the globe, which he set up in Nigeria.

He also spearheaded the development of one of the best resorts in Nigeria, transforming Inagbe Island Lagos,bounded by the Lagos Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean, into a whole new community offering world-class

relaxation and recreational facilities thereby boosting Nigeria’s GDP through tourism and providing direct andindirect employment.

A renowned innovator, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi was involved in the facilitation and development of SparkwestSteel Galvanizing Plant (the only Steel Galvanizing Plant in Nigeria), National Iron Ore Mining Company Limitedand Jakura Mines resuscitation projects, which is the major limestone feed stock to Obajana Cement Plant inKogi State, Nigeria. He is a Director, Imperial Homes Mortgage Bank Limited, (formerly GTHomes), FinaTrust

Microfinance Bank Limited, and currently the Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi is recognized for his philanthropic activities, being involved with several communitydevelopment projects. One of which is tackling youth unemployment through the Inagbe Cocowood Factory-

Essential Homes Furniture brand, which is the first of its kind in Nigeria using 100% indigenous raw materials forproduction and which employs over 300 indigenous youths.


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Samuel Oghale ObohDESIGN THINKING:

Samuel Oghale Oboh is a highly accomplished architect, President andDirector of Creative Intelligence of INSPIRARQX, and 2015 President of

the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) – the first Canadian ofAfrican descent to occupy this position in the 108-year history of the

Institute.

Mr. Oboh inspires passion for working to improve people’s quality of lifethrough design intelligence. He possesses a wealth of experience andexpertise in creative design intelligence and leading multi-disciplinary

teams and organisations to attain excellence.

He has successfully designed and managed innovative projects/initiatives of significant magnitude in both the private and public sectors

in Africa, Canada and globally.

He demonstrates innovative and transformational leadership through hisunique contributions to responsible architecture and quality

management; this includes projects such as the International Law


FRAIC, AIA, LEED® APt

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Enforcement Academy funded by the Governments of the United States of America and Botswana; as well as the Alberta,Canada Legislature Centre project, where he was lead consultant.

He is a distinguished Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (FRAIC) – the highest honour bestowed onmembers, and an honouree of the Australian Institute of Architects.

He was named as one of the Top 50 Most Influential People in Alberta, Canada alongside the Premier of Alberta in 2015, arecipient of American Institute of Architects Presidential Medal in 2015, and is listed in Who’s Who in the World, Marquis

Publication.

Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta, OliveBlueHOST:

She is an Organisational Change Management Consultant, andcertified John C. Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker & Teacher.

She holds a BSc honours in Business Information Technology &Marketing from London Guildhall University, and an MBA with

Warwick Business School, England.

Yvonne has worked with a variety of clients including JP MorganChase, Royal Bank Canada, Deloitte, and Phillips Consulting to deliver

strategic and business critical projects to help drive results, andincrease ROIs.

Her international experience in Europe, Africa and North America hasafforded her exposure to diverse business environments and a

proficiency in thinking outside the box.

She has received awards from the 'European Federation of BlackWomen Business Owners', 'Black Canadians Role Model' and '100

Black women to watch in Canada'.

She is a published author, an Inspirational speaker and changecatalyst, who is passionate about helping individuals and

organisations drive change and achieve their goals.

More information about Yvonnevisit: www.YvonneRukeAkpoveta.com


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EVENT SUMMARY

www.TheChangeLeadership.com

EVENT: The Change Leadership Executive Roundtable

DATE: July 6 – 8, 2016

LENGTH: 3 Days

AUDIENCE: Maximum of 50 C-Suite Executive and Corporates Leaders

FORMAT: Case Study Presentation, Discussion and Talk Led by

LOCATION: Toronto, Canada at the prestigious Ritz Carlton in the heart

Breakfast, Lunch, Gala Dinner and Presentations, CocktailReception, and Tea/Coffee Breaks, Book Giveaways, EventBooklet and Folders Company Sponsored Seats, Company Purchased Tickets,Individually Purchased Tickets

Global Leadership Expert, John C. Maxwell and IndustryCEOs on leading Innovative Change.

of Downtown Toronto


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AGENDAJ U L Y 6 T H - 8 T H , 2 0 1 6

Day 1 – Wednesday July 6

Day 2 – Thursday July 7

Day 3 – Friday July 8

12.00pm: Arrival

EVENING Cocktail Reception.Mingle and network with participants, and invited government officials and business partnersfor personal and business investment opportunities

AMBreakfast

CEO Keynote and Roundtable – Change Innovation and Tea/ Coffee Break

PMLunch

Experience Canada VIP Activity

Saturday July 912.00pm: Check-out

AM Breakfast/ RegistrationWelcome and opening addressJohn Maxwell Roundtable, and Tea/ Coffee Break

PM Lunch

CEOs. and Case Study Presentation/ Panel Discussion, and Tea/ Coffee Break

(Rest break)

EVENINGGala Dinner and Keynote Speeches and Presentations; mingle and network withparticipants, and invited government officials and business partners for personal andbusiness investment opportunities

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Three (3) nights at the exclusive 5 Star Ritz Carlton Hotel

Cocktail reception and networking

Full access to all speaker events including roundtable talk with John C. Maxwell,government dignitaries, and other prominent speakers

Breakfast and lunch at roundtable events

Formal gala dinner, entertainment, presentations and networking

Bestseller book giveaways

Event booklet and materials

Experience Canada VIP activity

Early Bird: From $8,990 (USD) - LIMITED SeatsRegular: From $11,990 (USD)


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For more information about OliveBlue, visit www.oliveblue.com

‘The Change Leadership’ series is dedicated to drivingpositive change by empowering individuals, entrepreneursand corporations as effective change leaders. We believethat everything rises and falls on leadership, and forsuccessful change to take place, it starts with strong andeffective leadership.

Change is dynamic and unending; it is foundational forsuccess, growth and market leadership. Without change, weremain stagnant, experience financial losses, and lose ourrelevance in the marketplace!

For successful change to occur, it takes strong leadershipand commitment! And strong leadership requires growthand continuous learning. ‘The Change Leadership’ seriesmeets these needs and provides a forum to help leadersbecome more effective in driving results that count, andincrease return on investments!

The ‘Executive Roundtable’ event exclusively targeted atexecutive corporate leaders, is one of the many Pan-Africancorporate and entrepreneurial series to be held annuallyacross the globe.

'The Change Leadership' Series is presented by OliveBlueIncorporated, a global Change Management Consultancyand a team of business experts who are skilled in craftingmemorable learning and brand experiences .

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SPONSORSHIP INVITATION

We invite you to be part of the exclusive change leadership executive roundtable setin the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and located in Toronto, Canada. Attendance islimited and exclusive to C-Suite Executives of leading corporations in Africa.

The event will bring together top industry leaders and thought leaders in the field ofChange Leadership and CEOs currently leading Innovation globally to share casestudies and industry best practices on leading transformational and innovativechange in their organisations that drives lasting change and higher ROIs.

Industry leaders and leadership experts will share how they have successfully ledChange and Innovation, as well as their challenges and learnings.

To help make this event successful, we invite you to be a key sponsor and front linerfor this event, which will also include an opportunity for an executive leader fromyour organisation to present a keynote speech.

This sponsorship opportunity will provide your organisation with a platform andaccess to high net-worth individuals, as well as position your organisation as aChange Leader and Innovator in the corporate marketplace.

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SPONSOR BENEFITS

Access to High Net-worth Individuals.

Increased Industry Influence in local marketplace, in North America and thediaspora.

Elevated brand and position as Change, Innovation and Thought Leader inlocal marketplace and Africa.

Stage time to share your key messages and case study from your organisationto executive leaders of leading African corporations, and to reinforce brand aschange and thought leader.

Experiential display and branding during the event to reinforce your brandmessage and promote your services and products.

Media exposure pre and post event as change leader and innovator in thebusiness arena.

Supercharged social media promotion to create additional leverage to fuelyour web & social presence.

Direct access to attendees, speakers and partners, and one-on-one interactionat the event.

VIP suite and hospitality for enhanced roundtable strategy retreat experience.

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CONTACT USTelephone: +1 416.838.3959, +1 647.706.1607

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