Lanre Jawando

Experience

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  Deloitte

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2015

  Associate Consultant

  • Developed market entry strategies for a leading multinational, resulting in a US$40M acquisition and US$8M in strategic bolt-on investments.• Led sustainability initiatives for a leading consumer goods company, achieving 25% reduction in waste, 20% improvement in water efficiency, and enhanced livelihoods in 100 communities.• Facilitated the implementation of ERP systems for a top retailer by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address revenue leakages, leading to a 10% increase in profit margins. Show less

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  Olam

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Led a $3.5 million impact fund, driving sustainable agribusiness investments in West Africa, demonstrating entrepreneurial thinking and customer-obsessed approach.• Implemented innovative logistics strategies reducing emissions by 2,000 MT CO2 monthly, showcasing data-driven decision-making and ownership.• Raised US$1.5M for a solar infrastructure project, directly improving smallholder incomes and demonstrating ability to drive transformational solutions. • Executed financial due diligence for the US$360M acquisition of a major competitor, leading to the creation of the largest West African wheat miller.• Deployed US$8M from the Nigerian Central Bank MSME fund to Olam’s biggest customers by conducting comprehensive outreach and application support, exceeding expectations by 100%. • Secured US$2M credit facility for top 20 customers, driving 15% revenue growth above target through strategic financial management.• Implemented credit control systems, achieving exceptional <1% default rate, five times below target.

  • Corporate Development Manager

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2023

  • Corporate Development Associate

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Corporate Development Analyst

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Global Resilience Partnership

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  MBA Summer Intern

  Supported portfolio design for UNDP’s $1.2 million climate adaptation projects in Africa.