Dora Din Whittley is a visionary executive, global strategist, and Founder & CEO of The Whittley Agency, a culture-driven, international agency of record delivering high-impact solutions across marketing, media, mass communications, business management, and brand development. The agency partners with small businesses, global corporations, and government entities to design strategies that drive growth, relevance, and long-term value in an increasingly interconnected world.
With a career anchored in advancing equity, access, and inclusive economic development, Dora is deeply committed to empowering under-resourced communities and elevating their presence within global markets. Her work spans multiple industries, yet her mission remains unwavering: to create sustainable, scalable pathways for economic mobility, innovation, and cultural exchange through strategy, storytelling, and systems-building.
As a dynamic entrepreneur and cross-border advisor, Dora specializes in guiding organizations through international expansion; most notably serving as a diasporic bridge between the United States and Africa. Under her leadership, Whittley Agency Africa was launched to deepen the agency’s footprint on the continent, providing localized expertise, market entry strategy, and on- the-ground execution for brands, governments, and institutions seeking authentic engagement and long-term impact across African markets.
Through strategic partnerships with The Continental Collective and iFactoryLive, Dora is helping to build a powerful ecosystem that connects global brands, creative talent, manufacturers, innovators, and cultural producers across Africa and the diaspora. These collaborations strengthen Whittley Agency Africa’s ability to deliver end-to-end solutions; spanning strategy, content, experiential platforms, production, and infrastructure; while accelerating trade, investment, and cultural exchange between continents.
Dora is a firm believer that Africa’s role as a central driver of global business, culture, and innovation is not aspirational; it is inevitable. Her work continues to shape a new global narrative, one rooted in partnership, purpose, and possibility, where communities are connected, economies are strengthened, and Africa is positioned not as an emerging market, but as a leading force in the future of global enterprise.