• Founder and CEO of a pioneering African FMCG portfolio.• Raised $4,250,000 in funding from US venture capital, securing vital resources to support growth initiatives and enhance product development.• Managing all aspects of the company’s operations and activities, setting the direction of the business, developing long-term business plans and short-term action plans that align with the goals and objectives of the business.• Successfully launched a multi-product portfolio across 20… Show more • Founder and CEO of a pioneering African FMCG portfolio.• Raised $4,250,000 in funding from US venture capital, securing vital resources to support growth initiatives and enhance product development.• Managing all aspects of the company’s operations and activities, setting the direction of the business, developing long-term business plans and short-term action plans that align with the goals and objectives of the business.• Successfully launched a multi-product portfolio across 20 countries, contributing to a multimillion-dollar turnover and the establishment of a strong international presence.• Led business from $0 revenue to multi-million $ revenue in 24 months.• Steered the business towards winning the ‘Food and Wine Drink Innovators of the Year’ award in 2023, an accolade that underscores the company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the spirits industry. Show less

• Associate Director for a global financial information services company, which provides data, analytics, and solutions to businesses, governments, and financial markets.• Re-designed the product engineering teams to establish a new cross-product solutions division, which enhanced collaboration and innovation across various product lines.• Played a pivotal role in the integration and transition of IHS Markit into S&P and CME post-acquisition, which facilitated a smooth operational shift… Show more • Associate Director for a global financial information services company, which provides data, analytics, and solutions to businesses, governments, and financial markets.• Re-designed the product engineering teams to establish a new cross-product solutions division, which enhanced collaboration and innovation across various product lines.• Played a pivotal role in the integration and transition of IHS Markit into S&P and CME post-acquisition, which facilitated a smooth operational shift and the alignment of strategic objectives.• Managed cross-functional interest rate swap teams to integrate $140bn S&P Global merger Show less

• Business Development Manager for a leading European bank, which operates as a strong partner for circa 25,500 corporate client groups, and almost 11 million private and small-business customers.• Developed and implemented business development strategies aimed at expanding the market services client base, identified and analysed market trends, client needs, and competitive landscapes to create targeted solutions.• Led a small team that built and developed Commerzbank's OTC derivative… Show more • Business Development Manager for a leading European bank, which operates as a strong partner for circa 25,500 corporate client groups, and almost 11 million private and small-business customers.• Developed and implemented business development strategies aimed at expanding the market services client base, identified and analysed market trends, client needs, and competitive landscapes to create targeted solutions.• Led a small team that built and developed Commerzbank's OTC derivative trading service from inception into a £18 million per annum business.• Formulated and managed a comprehensive end-to-end OTC derivative trading platform for approximately 100 clients across the EMEA region; this initiative enhanced client engagement, whilst also streamlining trading processes. Show less

• Project Manager for a global financial services group, which offers a range of services to individuals, institutions, corporations, and governments in over 30 countries.• Led the planning and implementation of projects within the OTC Client Solutions team, oversaw and managed front-to-back client testing cycles, designed UAT test cycles for target clients.• Acted as a Nomura Representative at London Clearing House and Eurex product working groups, collaborated with cross-functional… Show more • Project Manager for a global financial services group, which offers a range of services to individuals, institutions, corporations, and governments in over 30 countries.• Led the planning and implementation of projects within the OTC Client Solutions team, oversaw and managed front-to-back client testing cycles, designed UAT test cycles for target clients.• Acted as a Nomura Representative at London Clearing House and Eurex product working groups, collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify project requirements and deliverables, addressed project challenges to ensure successful outcomes.• Designed and implemented an interest rate swap clearing model service, which supported the organisation’s strategic objectives in enhancing the efficiency of trading operations. Show less

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