Jude Ajibewa is the founder of Thirty&Nine, a football-first brand agency transforming the way athletes, clubs, and global football organisations build and monetise their stories. With a deep background in cultural strategy and digital storytelling, Jude works at the intersection of identity, influence, and income.

He leads brand development for Premier League footballers, international athletes, and next-generation talent, creating pathways that turn personal stories into commercial value. From social funnels to brand partnerships, Jude specialises in building systems that don’t just grow audience, but convert it into long-term opportunity.

Through Thirty&Nine, he champions a human, culture-driven approach to marketing that places players at the heart of their own narratives. Whether through campaign design, content strategy, or direct-to-fan engagement.

Jude regularly speaks on athlete monetisation, cultural brand building in sport, and the evolution of player influence in the modern game.