By Efe Onodjae 

Chief Executive Officer of Dashboard Innovations, George Ugbegua, has been honoured with the CEO of the Year – Digital Innovation & Creative Leadership Award at the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards 2026.

The award, presented at the recently concluded summit, recognised Ugbegua’s contributions to digital innovation, strategic leadership and efforts towards driving business transformation through technology and creativity.

The Brand Handlers Summit & Awards is regarded as one of Nigeria’s notable platforms for celebrating excellence in branding, innovation, leadership and enterprise development. The event attracted business leaders, entrepreneurs, marketing professionals and innovators from various sectors of the economy.

Speaking after receiving the award, Ugbegua expressed appreciation to the organisers and dedicated the recognition to members of the Dashboard Innovations team.

“I am deeply honoured to receive this award. While my name is on the plaque, this recognition belongs to every member of the Dashboard Innovations family whose dedication, creativity and commitment to excellence make innovation possible every day,” he said.

According to him, digital transformation goes beyond the adoption of technology and should focus on creating solutions that improve experiences, enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities for growth.

He noted that the recognition would further motivate the organisation to continue pursuing innovative approaches to business development and customer engagement.

“This award inspires us to do even more. The future belongs to organisations that are willing to innovate, adapt and lead with purpose. We remain committed to developing creative, technology-driven solutions that create value for our customers, partners and stakeholders,” he added.

Explaining the rationale behind the award, organisers of the Brand Handlers Summit & Awards said Ugbegua was selected based on his track record in promoting innovation and fostering a culture of creativity and excellence within his organisation.

They described him as a visionary leader whose commitment to digital innovation and strategic thinking has contributed significantly to positioning Dashboard Innovations as a forward-looking brand.

“George Ugbegua exemplifies the kind of visionary leadership that is shaping the future of business in Nigeria. Through his commitment to digital innovation, strategic thinking and creative leadership, he has positioned Dashboard Innovations as a brand that embraces transformation and continuously seeks new ways to deliver value,” the organisers stated.

They added that the CEO of the Year – Digital Innovation & Creative Leadership category was designed to recognise leaders who have successfully leveraged innovation to drive organisational growth, strengthen customer engagement and create sustainable impact within their industries.

Under Ugbegua’s leadership, Dashboard Innovations has continued to explore technology-driven solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer satisfaction and strengthening its position in the market.