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Lagos, Nigeria

Provide organizational development and design advisory to leaders in several organizationsLead strategy development and refresh engagements - identifying strategic priorities and goals and developing roadmaps towards attaining themSupport organizations in design of strategic and people performance measures and management systemsSupport leaders in ensuring alignment of business strategy with the people strategy, policies and practicesDesign, Development and Deployment of unique leadership development solutions for leaders at various levels within client organizationsGuide organizations in the design and implementation of culture transformation initiatives

Ghana

Oversight of the organizations’ mandate in Ghana to include but not limited to Product development and customization, marketing, client advisory, training and research. Introduced a networking and learning session (Culture and Engagement Networking Series) for HR Directors and other C-Suite leaders in Ghana Coordinating business setup and ongoing recruitment of teamEstablished a media partnership agreement with the leading business publication in Ghana - Business and Financial TimesLeading culture consulting/transformation engagements, assisting clients develop roadmap to increase employee engagements in organizations of various sizes. Facilitating Great Place To Work training programs for Senior Leaders

Africa

Led several corporate transformation engagements for clients across Africa Led market research, analysis and customer segmentation exercise for each target country Developed the entry strategy for each market based on market research and analysis of market structures, economic conditions, available market and customer segmentsIdentifying and vetting potential local partners for the Great Place To Work Brand in key markets. Led market penetration efforts in each new marketCustomised solutions and delivery to meet local requirements in each marketManaged strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the continentRepresenting Great Place To Work at conferences, seminars and corporate events as subject matter expert on Human Capital issues and their effect on organizational performance especially in the African context

Lagos, Nigeria

Grew the organization from inception to a multi-million dollar target later acquired by a private equity group; established the brand across Nigeria and several African countriesHad oversight of the organizations’ mandate in Nigeria and Africa to include Product development and customization, marketing, client advisory, training and research.Developed Africa strategy for Great Place To Work and led the Pan-African expansion of Great Place To Work. Initial negotiations strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure success in execution of strategy.Enhanced shareholder value both in consistent dividend payouts and increase in the valuation of the company.Had oversight of marketing and branding initiatives resulting in the rapid expansion of the brand within Nigeria and across Africa.Lead several culture consulting/transformation engagements, assisting clients develop roadmap to increase employee engagements and improve workplace culture in organizations of various sizes. Master Great Place To Work Facilitator, facilitating several training sessions for managers and Executive management teams of publicly listed and private companies.Represent the organization at conferences and corporate events as subject matter expert on Human Capital issues and their effect on organisational performance especially in the African context.Featured on CNBC, Channels TV, NTA, Cool TV and several radio programs and newspapers. Led efforts towards acquisition of the organization.

Lagos

Led the organization through a restructuring exercise that resulted in the establishment of 3 distinct business units, allowing the organization to achieve greater efficiency. Responsible for assessing business opportunities, creating supporting financial models, and developing comprehensive business plans for new projects.Liaised with financial consultants and banks in efforts to structure and raise project and equipment finance. Successfully restructured an existing $108m loan and raised an additional $56m for the completion of a hospitality infrastructure project. Led several negotiation meetings with business leaders and government officials across the country.Interface with several departments across Business Units to ensure the execution of agreed strategy and measure the success of such exercises.Managed the deployment of Enterprise Resource Planning and Enterprise Project Management solutions geared at increasing organizational efficiencies, knowledge sharing, and quality of analytical information available to guide management decisions on the Unit and Group levels.Created and implemented key organizational processes to increase efficiencies. Established key performance indicators for staff, executives, and business units.

Master'S Degree, International Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Aeronautical Science

Activities and Societies: Eagles Flight Team Christian Fellowship Club

Certificate Of Completion, Strategy And Corporate Finance

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Business Administration And Management, General