Meet Keely Watson: Bozoma Saint John’s Boyfriend – His Career & Their Love Story

While Season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is all about Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s separation, as well as the messy split of Dorit Kemsley and Paul “PK” Kemsley, newcomer Bozoma Saint John has brought some romance alongside her boyfriend Keely Watson.

The two have amazing chemistry. They even share the same great taste in fashion. “Keely, that’s my man,” Boz proudly said of her beau, who also comes from her impressive corporate world. Here are some interesting things you should know about Keely, which will make you understand why the new reality TV star is crazy about him.

Bozoma Saint John Met Her Boyfriend Keely Watson Through His Nephew

Boz Was Initially Reluctant About Going On A Date With Keely

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During Episode 4 of RHOBH‘s Season 14, Boz revealed that she met Keely through his nephew. “We met through his nephew,” she said, adding that she was hesitant about the match at first. “When his nephew first suggested it, I was like, ‘Do I look like I date people’s uncles?’“

At that time, Boz said that she’d been dating Keely for eight months (the show was filmed during the summer of 2024). She went on to describe him as “very kind, successful, generous, and he’s fine as hell.”

“Keely, that’s my man. My man, my man, my man, my man, my man!” Boz gushed.

We’d say they are it for each other, especially after Boz opened up about her last awful dating experience before Keely. “If I could describe the man that I was dating before Keely … mmm mmm mmm,” she said. “A whole liar. Con artist. Ugh, Lord.”

Boz shared with her co-stars that her ex-boyfriend “completely lied” and “fooled” her. The discovery came after she asked him, “Are you sleeping with your ex?” Now, she’s more “tuned in” to her relationship with Keely. And things seem to be going just fine!

Bozoma Saint John’s Boyfriend Keely Watson Is An Entrepreneur And Sales Executive

Keely’s Corporate Background Is As Impressive As Boz’s

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Like Boz, Keely also has an established corporate career. According to his LinkedIn profile, he’s “an accomplished entrepreneur, leader, and driver of business with a proven track record of successfully developing all areas of a business.”

He’s an Executive Surgical Device Representative for Medtronic, a healthcare technology solutions provider. He currently manages his Division’s San Diego business portfolio, which is worth $2.15 million.

Before working for Medtronic in 2011, Keely was also a Territory Payroll Sales Representative for payroll company, Paychex. There, he “held the 2nd highest closing ratio in the zone at 76.7%”

He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln University with a degree in Marketing, which is coincidentally where his girlfriend is renowned. Here’s a brief timeline of Boz’s career as a marketing executive:

1999-2005: Temp job to Senior Account Executive of Pepsi at Spike Lee’s Spike DDB ad agency

2005-2009: PepsiCo’s Senior Marketing Manager

2009-2011: Ashley Stewart’s Vice President of Marketing and eCommerce

2011-2014: PepsiCo’s Head of Music and Entertainment Marketing

2014: Marketing Head of Beats Music

2017: Uber’s Chief Brand Officer

2018: Endeavor’s Chief Marketing Officer

2020-2022: Netflix’s third Chief Marketing Officer and the company’s first black C-level executive  

Bozoma Saint John And Keely Watson Are Planning To Have A Baby

Boz Had Fibroid Surgery Amid Her Plans To Have Kids With Keely

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Boz and Keely have been talking about having kids. “I’m 47 years old, but I want to have a chance to carry a child,” the former said in a confessional interview, adding that she’s been having “really serious conversations” with the latter because she really “[wants] to start a family with him.”

Boz has a daughter, Lael Saint John, from her marriage to her late husband, Peter Saint John, who died in 2013. They were married for 10 years.

Amid their discussions about having children, Boz had to undergo fibroid surgery, which she feared would deprive her of conceiving a baby. “If this fibroid surgery doesn’t go well and I can’t carry kids, I think that will have to be a really hard conversation with Keely. If I can’t have his baby, I don’t know if things change,” she said.

Fortunately, Boz had a successful operation and recovery. In Episode 10 of Season 14, the self-made entrepreneur was seen talking to Keely about timelines and their expectations in the relationship.

They’ve been making strides since their RHOBH debut, with Boz announcing on Instagram in January 2025: “I’m a dual citizen of Ghana and USA… and now, so is MY MAN!!!”