Ify Mgbenu Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit organisation that delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.Selected from a pool of HEC MBA candidates to be one of the consultants participating in CDL. Worked with executive teams of Climate-Tech Start-ups.Guided the development of an international Go-To-Market strategy, provided key market analysis, developed customized pricing models for different verticals.Worked extensively with executive teams to develop pitch materials and financial projections for various funding rounds.

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Developed and implemented a comprehensive fund portfolio database, analyzing key performance metrics and proposing customized strategic solutions to significantly improve business performance by reducing risk exposure by 15%.Prepared comprehensive "Impact Assessment Reports" for multiple funds, conducting retrospective analyses of IFC's investments. Evaluated projected versus actual outcomes, identifying key lessons learned for future investment strategies.

Led a 7-member project team in preparing a feasibility report and business plan for establishing a US$5b energy transition bank focused on Africa by performing in-depth market analysis and analyzing its operational and financial viability.Managed a 3-member team to provide end-to-end transaction advisory services (inc. debt and equity capital raising) for a private power development company on its planned bid for an Independent Power Producer (IPP) asset.Conducted financial modelling, deal advisory and due diligence for a leading indigenous oil and gas firm on its acquisition of a 20% equity stake in one of Nigeria's largest onshore-producing oil and gas assets.Assessed the financial viability of a US$320m gas monetization enterprise by developing a financial model and business plan to guide successful project implementation.Collaborated with cross-functional teams, employing advanced financial modelling and valuation strategies to raise over US$550m Reserve Based Lending facility for a leading oil and gas firm, leading to 55% revenue growth in 12 months.

Lagos, Nigeria

Structured Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestments & Restructurings, Equity & Debt Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, Transaction Structuring

Nigeria

Provided financial modelling and valuation support as a Sell-side M&A analystConducted DCF, Comparable Company and Acquisitions analysis on various companiesResponsible for creation of management presentations, executive summary, information memoranda, board materials as well as process updates and progress plans.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Winner of Kraft Heinz Sustainability Case Competition Finalist at the LBS x Strategy& Case Competition VP.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Beng), Computer Engineering, First Class