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My Roots In Africa
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New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Kamil Olufowobi is listed as Visionary at My Roots In Africa, based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at mastercard.com, phone signal with area code 806, 917, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Kamil Olufowobi.
Kamil Olufowobi previously worked as Founder & Chairman at Most Influential People Of African Descent (Mipad) and Vice President, Acceptance in Sub Sahara Africa Division at Mastercard. Kamil Olufowobi holds Msc, Global Affairs (Dga) - Global Business, Economics & International Law from Rutgers Graduate School - Newark.
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About Kamil Olufowobi
Kamil is a true embodiment of "Thinking Globally and Acting Locally," he's lived, schooled, worked and/or visited 30+ countries on 5 continents. He generally considers himself a "global citizen" with a passion for Africa.He has a master’s degree in Global Affairs with concentrations in Economics, International Relations and International Law from the Center for Global Change and Governance at Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA."With over 20 years of global work experiences, I have developed solid global commercial acumen with a proven track record to lead teams and deliver outstanding results. I have in-depth understanding of business networking, negotiations, relationship and project management skills" - Kamil Olufowobi(We) I am a Connectologist on a mission to connect you, your teams or your audiences to new & higher possibilities. Simply, Connectology is the study of connections and since 2002, I have been studying and practicing the act of connectology to create WIN WIN outcomes. Guided by the principles of connectology, I excelled in my career while in the corporate world and now as an entrepreneur, I am connecting people to people, people to purpose, people to opportunities, people to identity, people to possibilities, people to places, people to planet (My Roots Project) etc.People to people CONNECTOLOGY is next level networking and if you want to understand how to build real and authentic relationships in the 21st century, do the Networking vs CONNECTOLOGY challenge FREE and learn the difference! *Connectology* outperforms *Networking* 11 out of 12 times. Click HERE to learn more> mipad.org/connectologyCONNECTOLOGY FOR CORPORATES is the introduction of a mind-set, an attitude and an approach to work that becomes a culture of prioritizing people relations. It can elevate your organization if you take the time and effort to educate your people about the science behind the art of building relationships!" Learn more mipad.org/connectology
Listed skills include Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, and 42 others.
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Founder & Chairman
Current- Tasked with identifying influential people of African descent worldwide in support of the International Decade for People of African Descent proclaimed by the UN to be observed from 2015 - 2024. - Tasked with mobilizing the most influential people of African Descent worldwide for SOCIAL IMPACT within the frameworks of the UN Sustainable Development Goals & AU Agenda 2063To see Who's Who, please visitClass of 2017 - www.mipad.org/classof2017Class of 2018 - www.mipad.org/classof2018Class of 2019 - www.mipad.org/classof2019Class of 2020 - www.mipad.org/classof2020Class of 2021 - www.mipad.org/classof2021Class of 2022 - www.mipad.org/classof2022Class of 2023 - www.mipad.org/classof2023Class of 2024 - www.mipad.org/classof2024To learn more, please watch CNN Interview with CEO, MIPAD https://youtu.be/hPgwvGTBHA4MOST INFLUENTIAL 100 SPECIAL EDITIONS- Creatives Edition- Climate Action Edition- Law & Justice Edition- Healthcare & Wellness Edition- Futurists & Innovators Edition- Travel & Tourism Edition etc.Our global list of Most Influential 100 recognizes icons of excellence, showcasing the 1% to inspire the 99% to embrace the spirit of EXCELLENCE.Join the World's #1 EXCELLENCE Network - Enroll TODAY www.mipad.org/network---The Most Influential 100 company core product is EXCELLENCE Vision - A world driven by EXCELLENCE Mission - Identify, Connect, Develop EXCELLENCEMost Influential 100 (MI100) is the World’s #1 EXCELLENCE Network and inline with our mission to support your lifelong journey in becoming the best version of yourself, we are creating a one-stop shop for you to access tools that will help you unlock new possibilities of success in relationships, leadership, finances and wellness. Begin your journey towards EXCELLENCE.DISCLAIMER: We have to warn you, to get the most out of our network, you going to have to break up with the old you and starting dating the new you before you can unlock these new possibilities!
May 2017 - Present
Visionary
Current"My Roots In Project" is a climate action platform that enables anyone to plant tree(s) on earth, remotely or in-person, have it geo-tagged and named as a priceless gift in honor of self or a loved one, to create a unique connection with the earth while simultaneously helping to reverse the effects of climate change. “I can say I literally have roots in…” Africa, Asia, Americas, Australia, Europe etc.Plant a tree in over 193+ countries around the world to save the planet and become a global green citizen. In the future, people will not ask, “where are you from?” people will ask, “where do you have roots?” We begin this journey starting first in Africa with the launch of www.MyRootsinAfrica.comMy Roots in Africa is a unique project designed by Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) to enable people of African descent to re-connect with their roots by planting a tree on African soil so they can say, "I literally have roots in Africa."For every tree planted, you create a unique connection with the continent, create jobs and reduce carbon emissions to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals #13 Climate Action by 2030.My Roots in Africa as featured on...CNN - https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/24/africa/mipad-africa-tree-naming-intl/index.htmlBBC - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08001mmLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/globalko_africa-is-trending-africa-diaspora-activity-6621096712004001792-ixdSYouTube - https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC-QzIV4NzjvRQeDLM-sQstgTo learn more, please visit www.myrootsinafrica.com
Jan 2020 - Present
Vice President, Acceptance In Sub Sahara Africa Division
- VP, Acceptance Development, West Africa, Sub Sahara Africa Division- AVP, Account Management, West Africa (member of the start up team for MasterCard West Africa Ltd)'Go To' person for Acceptance Development across West Africa, ensuring alignment between the individual markets 'go-to-market' approaches and the overall MasterCard acceptance development strategy, taking into account the region's longer term strategic initiatives.On a daily basis, I work to establish strong relationships with the players in the acceptance value chain and work with new players to provide new models to the market. I have a solid understanding of P&L and maximizing revenue for all parties through an effective acceptance strategy.Responsibilities include:• Acceptance Development – focus on footprint expansion• Merchant, Retailer and third-party payment facilitator business development• Acquiring Bank business development• Regulatory and market economic oversightAwards:• MasterCard Internet Gateway Service (MIGS) Product Sales Champion 2014 presented in Dubai, UAE, November 2014• MasterCard Sales Champion 2014 (Sub Saharan Africa) presented in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 2015• MEA President's Award for Teamwork 2015
Jun 2011 - May 2017
Head, Retail Products & Sales / Prestige Banking Services
July 2009 – October 2010Head, Prestige Banking Services• Revamped UBA Prestige Banking business model to carter to mass affluent and U/HNI segment across UBA Group• Created value proposition to appeal to each retail customer segment i.e. Mass Affluent, Expatriates, HNI, Women• Bank wide training for Prestige/Highstreet branches Business Managers on Relationship Management & Product Cross Selling• Built a consortium of luxury brands with special offering for affluent customers• In-house expert on luxury brands, lifestyle management & concierge servicesOctober 2010 - June 2011Head, Retail Products & Sales, Nigeria• Responsible for sales, across Nigeria, of all retail products; Liabilities, Remittances, Consumer Finance, Cards & E-Products• Responsible for training in Nigeria of marketing staff on Sales & Marketing, Relationship Management & Product Cross Selling• Responsible for rationalization & enhancement of Retail Products
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
Projects Management
New Projects at ExxonMobil Nigeria (Upstream)• Project Coordinator, People Priorities Project – A project to develop people and improve organizational capability within ExxonMobil (Upstream) Nigeria• Copy Editor, Leader’s Brief; Nigeria. Upstream Nigeria’s Employee Communication Brief• NYSC Year of Service
Apr 2008 - Apr 2009
Co-Founder & Ceo
African Professionals Network (Afripro)
Nigerian Professionals (NiPRO) www.niproevents.com is a subsidiary of African Professionals Network (AfriPRO) www.afripro.orgDAILY: Handling all strategy & business development initiativesMONTHLY: Hosting business & social networking events, career fairs, seminars and workshops worldwide for professionalsANNUALLY: Organize professional missions to Nigeria/Africa. "Giving Back, One Professional Mission At A Time!"OTHERS ROLES:• Develop & launch strategic marketing/growth plan• Managing website, database and interacting with subscribers to the networkACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Fortune 1000 Clients/Sponsors: ExxonMobil, British American Tobacco, United Bank of Africa, Diageo, GoodWorks International, IBM, Western Union, Transcorp, AOL Time Warner, Coca Cola Africa, Hudson Consulting-Wall Street & more!• On September 22, 2004 during the UN General Assembly, Chairman, African Union & President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo met & gave the network two thumbs up for efforts in mobilizing professional expertise for Nigeria/Africa.www.afripro.orgwww.niproevents.com
Apr 2002 - Apr 2008
Graduate Trainee (New Jersey, Munich, Beijing, New York Offices)
Siemens Corporation (USA)• Talent Management, Iselin, NJSiemens AG (Munich, Germany)• Strategy Analyst, Corporate Personnel World (CP W), Wittelsbacherplatz, Munich OfficeSiemens Ltd. (Beijing, China)• Business School Study Trip to ChinaSiemens Corporation (USA)• Strategic Planning & Project Management, New York, NY
Feb 2006 - Jan 2008
Consultant
IBM, Global Diversity Talent Strategy, Univ. & Exp. Prof.Consulting with the diversity talent strategy staff to identify potential minority markets to seek talent for recruitment to IBM
Oct 2004 - Dec 2004
Consultant
Communications Manager • Created a coherent structure to enable efficient internal communication for Business Enterprises for Sustainable Travel. • Packaged marketing materials about sustainable practices for distribution to global businesses, communities & travelers in the Travel & Tourism industry
Feb 2003 - Jun 2003
Consultant
IT Project Manager • Launched the new and improved web site on November 11th 2002 http://www.wttc.org with easier navigation and more importantly matching the new corporate look of WTTC.• New website was unveiled at the 2002 World Travel Market at ExCeL, London, UK
Sep 2002 - Jan 2003
Consultant
IT Project Manager • Responsible for the first intranet site on the Asian Pacific network at Merck Sharp & Dohme (Singapore) Ltd.
Nov 2001 - Jan 2002
4 education records
Kamil Olufowobi education
Msc, Global Affairs (Dga) - Global Business, Economics & International Law
Rutgers Graduate School - Newark
Bsc., Professional & Technical Communication
New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Global Exchange Program (To Singapore)
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
W. E. B. Du Bois Institute For African And African American Research
Harvard University
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Kamil Olufowobi works for My Roots In Africa.
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Kamil Olufowobi is listed as Visionary at My Roots In Africa.
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Kamil Olufowobi is based in New York City Metropolitan Area, United States while working with My Roots In Africa.
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Kamil Olufowobi has worked for My Roots In Africa, Most Influential People Of African Descent (Mipad), Mastercard, United Bank For Africa (Uba), and Exxon Mobil.
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Kamil Olufowobi holds Msc, Global Affairs (Dga) - Global Business, Economics & International Law from Rutgers Graduate School - Newark.
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Kamil Olufowobi is listed with skills including Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, and Leadership.
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