Dr Okechukwu Okere Email & Phone Number

Kawartha Lakes, On, Ca

Core investor that facilitated the first entry of the Culture Factor Group (formerly Hofstede Insights), a Finland-based global management consulting firm, into AfricaDesigned and implemented the entry strategy and business plan for the company, developed an active pipeline and client base to actualise consulting and training opportunities, revenues and profits for the companyDesigned and delivered consulting and training programmes on culture in the workplace for clients in Africa and EuropeAdministrative oversight of the company's operations in AfricaDeveloping partnerships to expand the company's reach and client base across the continent

Ontario, Canada

Strategic advice and guidance to the leadership team, including insights on industry trends, identifying opportunities for growth, or providing input on overall directionLeverage networks to benefit the institution, including making introductions to potential partners, clients, and other stakeholders or influential individuals Review and provide feedback on proposed policies, initiatives, or significant decisionsSharing expertise or other valuable adviceAdvocating for the institution, promoting its mission, values, and accomplishments to external stakeholders through speaking at events, writing articles or opinion pieces, or participating in media interviewsOther roles incl. supporting or advising on fundraising, accountability, compliance and governance

Pioneer Director, coordinating of the Impact Centre for Great Leadership (ICGL) - the nexus between Business School Netherlands and the Business CommunityICGL focuses on supporting Business Leaders to grow and thrive on four pillars of leadership: Responsible Leadership, Change Leadership, Decision-Making Leadership and Performance LeadershipICGL organises executive conferences, seminars, trainings and multimedia knowledge-based content, including videos, journals and other publications

Lagos, Nigeria

Providing guidance and direction to MBA students for their studies, papers, Theory Tests, Action Learning Projects and DissertationsTeaching courses on Organisational Analysis, Culture and Strategy

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Pioneer Chief Operating Officer Designed and implemented the strategy and business plan for the companyDesigned and delivered several management training programmes for a wide range of clients Assisted clients with designing and implementing their business strategiesEnsured the company consistently made profits from the first full year of operations till exit with 70% sales growth within three years, despite an economic recession in the countryProvided technical support (Capacity Building and Coaching) for the UKAID-funded Growth and Employment in States (GEMS3) and Investment Certification Programme for States (NICPS) projectsPartnered successfully with Multilateral Agencies / International Donors to assist organs of the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to develop the capacity to attract foreign and local investorsStrengthened the company's business by effectively managing a team of internal and external resources to serve a diverse and demanding client base.

Lagos, Nigeria

Acted as Consultant/Programme Coordinator to oversee the Business Continuity, Privatisation Takeover and Transition Management for one of Nigeria's largest Electricity Distribution Companies - Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)Seconded as Chief Consultant / Interim CEO of KR Finance Limited (part of the Kimberly-Ryan Group) to develop and kick off the firm's training business

Lagos, Nigeria

Lead efficient lean IT team to meet business needs consistentlyCultivated and managed relationships with potential business partners, external consultants, and investorsDrove the implementation of the company's strategy and change Management relating to new business processes across the organisation (especially with the use of new technology)Managed IT Budget to ensure delivery of goals while reducing costsOversaw the implementation of Oracle ERP, including managing the overall implementation of the system; designing and implementing a company-wide Change Management Plan to align with the implementation; managing a project team of 25 people (including senior management staff of FC Plc and a team of foreign consultants)

Lagos Nigeria

• Management of Client-Specific Projects including but not limited to:o Multiple streams of Financial Training Courseso End-to-End Review/development of Portfolio Strategy & Credit Risk Management Processes for Bankso Macroeconomic Research & Industry Studies o Development of Credit Risk Models -----Development of Proposals to clients for training and/or research assignments ------Facilitation of Training Programmes

Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description:Identifying traditional and innovative business opportunities for the company towards accelerating expansion in market share and providing multiple streams of revenue by leveraging to the fullest extent the multiple licenses that the company possess.Specific Functions: - Developing and implementing procedures for identifying and leveraging business opportunities.- Preparing written proposals for submission to potential subscribers, particularly multinationals, SMEs, and governmental organisations.- Conducting research and analysis on competitors in order to stay abreast of competition.- Developing and utilising financial models to determine the viability of proposed initiatives.- Examining and analysing financial models/data provided by third parties to assess the financial viability of proposed initiatives and make recommendations regarding same.- Assessing the financial performance of initiatives developed and implemented by the company.- Working collaboratively with other departments to enhance the company’s ability to accomplish its mission, vision and business plans.- Providing support as may be required from time-to-time by the Business Development Executive.

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description:- Operational Management responsibilities- Providing advisory services to local and international clients on Medium-Large Scale ventures- Developing Business Model, implementation timetable and incubation process for new businesses- Analysing practicable entry & exit strategies for Clients’ businesses - Developing Complex analytical models for evaluating business concepts - Projects Appraisals & Feasibility studies - SME structuring & Advisory- Business Development, Business Research & Advisory- Packaging & supervising capital projects and investments on behalf of on-shore and off-shore clients - Arranging for financing for projects from both onshore and off-shore sources- Developing & Facilitating Training Programmes for clients Key Assignments:- Development of Business model; registration, incubation & licensing for a SIM Payphone Company - Developing Business Model/implementation timetable and coordinating application process for a Pension Funds Administrator- Team member Debt Restructuring for MTEL Nigeria- Developing several other start-up companies in various industries: Telecommunications, Printing & Packaging, Footwear manufacturing, Hospitality & Tourism, Real Estate, ICT and Power & Energy

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description: Business Research; Industry Analysis; Data Collation, Interpretation and Analysis; Credit Analysis/Consulting; Credit ratings for Banks and other Financial Institutions; Small-Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) consulting, Training Specific Functions: Analyst in charge of tracking and writing reports on the following:– Telecommunications industry – Transportation: Aviation, Road and Shipping– Cement Industry – Fast Foods Industry– Building Materials Industry – Small-Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) sectorTraining clients (at different management levels) in diverse subject areas including: – Financial Statements analysis– Profitability Analysis– Working Capital Analysis– Cash-flow statements Analysis– Credit Analysis & Credit Ratings procedure– Risk Analysis (Macroeconomic, Industry, Company)– Financial Projections – Business/Market Information gathering techniquesKey Assignments/Achievements – Twice Rated best Training Facilitator in Agusto & Co’s Semi-Annual Review – Team member on the following assignments: o Portfolio Review project (Specialized Credit Consulting in view of the client’s implementation of Basle II Accord) for First Bank Nigeria Plc. o Nigerian Bank Directory projecto 50 Most Admired Companies’ Report project (assessment of Nigeria’s largest corporate entities)o National Health Insurance Scheme Project (Health Management Organisations’ assessment)– Preparing Client Specific Research Reports &/or making Presentations foro Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) – SME segmento Zenith International Bank Nigeria Plc: “Building Materials Industry Review” (2003)o MTN Nigeria Limited – “The Impact Of Reforms In The Power Sector On The Telecommunications Industry In Nigeria” (2004)o Dangote Group Nigeria – “Nigerian Cement Industry Survey” (2004)– SME advisory– Credit Analysis of Several Nigerian Companies.

Lagos Nigeria

Teaching Financial Management to Part-time Diploma Students at a privately run Institution founded by a Nigerian company - Credit Management Consultants (CMC) Nigeria Ltd.

Owerri, Imo State. Nigeria

Company's Line Of Business: Information Technology Sales/Services. Job Description: Day-to-Day Running of The Establishment Specific Duties: Business Development, General Administration, Income/ Expenditure management, Client Sourcing / Servicing, Teaching Basic Computer Appreciation; Management of Computer Based Audio/Video Production Studios; Marketing; Desktop publishing and design of various documents for clients.

Tede, Atisbo Lga, Okeogun Oyo State

Responsibility over Corps Members Welfare, Health and Safety; Representation of Corps Members within the area; Planning NYSC activities within the L.G; Supervision of Corps Members, Organisation and Supervision of NYSC Community-Based Development Activities, Mobilization of Community Support for the NYSC.

Doctor Of Business Administration (Dba)

Action Learning Based Studies towards a Doctorate Degree in Business Administration. Doctorate Research focus: Organisational Culture &.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration (Action Learning Approach), Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor’S Degree, Transportation Management Technology

Activities and Societies: Doulos Word Assembly (Music Director 1994-98), Society of Transport Management Students (SOTRAMTS, Financial.

High School

Activities and Societies: French Club, Drama Club, Junior Engineers, Technologists and Scientists (JETS) Club, Boys Scout (Patrol Leader.