Arish Wale, MBA, CIPM-UK

Experience

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  Advocate for Human Rights Through Arts-AHRA

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2008

  Information/Enlightenment Officer

  Information and Programme Management,International Liaison.Project/Programme Development and management

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  Clinton Logistics Limited

  Sept 2002 - Sept 2005

  Key Account Manager-Global Markets

  Position: Key Account Manager-Global Markets 2007-2008Sales and Marketing Manager. 2004- 2005Sales and Marketing Executive 2002-2003In charge of:FMCG, Construction and Steel and Agricultural products and food and agribusiness sales and marketing.• Managed finance and accounts, operations and resources while managing organization’s architecture- processes, systems, cultures, structures, people, values, polices, procedures- operational and fiscal activities to improve individual, group and organization performance and render excellent services to clients.• Formulated corporate strategy and implemented risk management, port economics and supply chain management.• Developed and launched new products, crafted business development strategies on pricing, promotion, distribution that won businesses, increased sales and revenue, brand equity and market share in assigned regions.• Initiated, contracted and closed B2B2C sales for a range of FMCG, Construction and Steel and Agricultural products and food and agribusiness marketing, building materials, mobile phones, computer and accessories, home appliances, life style and multimedia, ICT products, while liaising and building relationship with suppliers, distributors, agents to identify and meet their immediate and future requirements.• Determined the market needs, while designing and implementing integrated marketing strategies and plans for developing, growing and capturing markets.• Undertook product research, competitors’ analysis, and advised on development new products- pricing, positioning, targeting and segmentation strategies for regional and local markets.• Organized meetings and occasional public enlightenment events aimed at providing useful information about the products, its specifications and importance, while answering questions from suppliers, distributors and agents. Show less

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  CCNI

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

  Executive Director-Programme/Business Strategy and Development

  This is an executive role.CCNI provides support to less-privileged/destitute in Africa Society, especially in Nigeria by providing basic amenities to them.Using traditional and non-conventional Media initiatives and others to raise fund and support, we share their situation and give them hope for today and future.I am responsible for Programme/Business Strategy and Development,Project and Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Partnership with Sponsors and Stakeholders, Consulting and international liaison and many more. Show less

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  Simply Fone, United Kingdom

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2008

  Consultant, Africa

  Responsible for business strategy and development, channels and territory management, sales and marketing management, regional expansion and relationship management, revenue and sales target optimization ,Enterprise Accounting Management, Video Conferencing,, Telemedicine, ERP Solutions and marketing of internet bandwidth, IPLCs, Global VPNs, Global Travel Sim, Non-Geographic Numbers, and other telecom products in Nigeria.Vast experience in sales and business development as well as channel management in East, West and Central Africa Introducing Simply Fone Limited to, and building strategic business relationship with, clients for prospective synergies Gathering, managing and analyzing information about Nigerian market for strategic decision and business development Acting as a Sales consultant for Simply Fone Limited and prospective clients Show less

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  Devott Limited China

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer/Head of Offshore Advisory

  Executive Role:• Served as chief architect of the company’s strategy, leveraging extensive business planning work and market research • Managed the company’s resources to generate strong revenue growth, profitability, and maximal shareholder value for investors in line with the mission and vision for the business.• Oversee operations and manage performance of sub-functions and individuals to ensure corporate objectives are met.• Built a winning executive team and provide inspirational leadership to the organization while managing external stakeholder relations (e.g., investors, regulatory, etc)• Responsible for the company’s P&L. Key performance indicators include: strong operational performance, supply chain management, sales and profitability growth, net income and ROIC• Responsible for infrastructure advisory ,coordinating and managing construction/real estate and non-real estate projects, business-to- business(B2B) and consumer(FMCG) marketing, risk and financial management, developing business models and relationship with prospective clients-corporate, government and individuals, project management, wealth/investment management and advisory, contract procurement and execution• Managing and supervising Sales and Marketing, and reporting to the board• Introducing Devott Limited and building strategic business relationship with, clients for prospective synergies• In charge of Offshore Marketing, Advisory and Strategy• Gathering, managing and analyzing information about global market for strategic decision and business development• Managing and developing Offshore Advisory and Outsourcing Show less

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  C4 Worldwide Inc., United States

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2010

  Country Manager

  Public Equity | Private Equity | M & A | Syndications | CFDsOil and Gas,Mining, FMCG, Logistics, Business strategy and development,consulting,finance,hospitality,research,commodities,project management,solution provider.

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  China Outsourcing Limited

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Vice President-Chief Strategy Officer/Head of Offshore Advisory

  Executive Role:Outsourcing/Offshoring, consulting,Strategy business development,Market penetration,Partnership, international liason and offshore advisory.

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  Av Global Consulting Inc., Canada

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer/Head of Offshore Advisory

  Executive Role• Providing strategic framework and other inputs for strategy development, e-business/e-payment consulting, governance and institutionalization, infrastructure design and development, regional and global expansion, group integration, outsourcing and other advisory services for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured business across sectors (private, public and third-sector).• Responsible for aviation consulting, venture and business advisory.• Responsible for converting business ideas to live businesses, raising funds and strategic management support and oversight for clients across sectors and globe• Served as chief architect of the company’s strategy, leveraging extensive business planning work and market research• Managed the company’s resources to generate strong revenue growth, profitability, and maximal shareholder value for investors in line with the mission and vision for the business.• Oversee operations and manage performance of sub-functions and individuals to ensure corporate objectives are met.• Built a winning executive team and provide inspirational leadership to the organization while managing external stakeholder relations (e.g., investors, regulatory)• Responsible for the company’s P&L.Key performance indicators include: strong operational performance, supply chain management, sales and profitability growth, net income and ROIC• Responsible for infrastructure advisory ,coordinating and managing construction/real estate and non-real estate projects, business-to- business(B2B) and consumer(FMCG) marketing, risk and financial management, developing business models and relationship with prospective clients-corporate, government and individuals, project management, wealth/investment management and advisory, contract procurement and execution• Managing and supervising Sales and Marketing, and reporting to the board• Introducing AV Global and building strategic business relationship with, clients for prospective synergies Show less

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  Clinton Logistics and Trading, United States

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Key Account Manager- Global Market

  Partnership and Key Account ManagementBusiness DevelopmentRegional ManagementDistribution and Network ManagementBrand Management and Communications

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  London College of Engineering and Manangement

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2012

  Instructor/Affiliate and Partnership Consultant, Africa

  👉🏻 Developed and delivered courses and achieved 99% student pass rate and 10 out 10 will recommend my courses to other students.👉🏻 Consistently achieved annual enrollment targets for 4 consecutive years.👉🏻 Led regional Go-To-Market strategy implementation, recruitment and promotional activities for the school in Africa, including affiliates and agent-led recruitment events and seminars, high school and institutional promotion visits and online promotional campaigns. 👉🏻 Increased the school brand awareness across Africa and provided a high level of customer service to all stakeholders including institutional partners, agents, prospective students, parents/ guardians and representatives.👉🏻 Collaborated and assisted with implementation of recruitment events, training sessions and pre-departure sessions for students in Africa.👉🏻 Delivered monthly and quarterly reports on activities, promotional events, action plans and outcomes including feedback on performance, agents, institutional partners, competition and competitors. Show less

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  University of London External Programme/ChristWealth University, Nigeria

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Director/Senior Lecturer, MBA and Undergraduate Programmes

  👉🏻 Delivered lectures to MBA students for University of London External System examinations.👉🏻 Consistently achieved annual enrollment targets for 4 consecutive years.👉🏻 Led regional Go-To-Market strategy implementation, recruitment and promotional activities for the school in Africa, including affiliates and agent-led recruitment events and seminars, high school and institutional promotion visits and online promotional campaigns. 👉🏻 Increased the school brand awareness across Africa and provided a high level of customer service to all stakeholders including institutional partners, agents, prospective students, parents/ guardians and representatives.👉🏻 Collaborated and assisted with implementation of recruitment events, training sessions and pre-departure sessions for students in Africa.👉🏻 Delivered monthly and quarterly reports on activities, promotional events, action plans and outcomes including feedback on performance, agents, institutional partners, competition and competitors.👉🏻 Developed course materials and other academic literatures for students. Show less

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  One Nigeria Magazine, London, United Kingdom

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  Associate Editor/Head of Global Corporate Strategy and Marketing

  In charge of Corporate Strategy and Communication, Marketing, Business Development, Consulting, relationship management( partnership,agency and distributorship), among others, apart from writing on business and finance, economy and other global issues

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  China Logistics Club Limited

  Feb 2009 - Feb 2015

  Executive Director

  This is an executive role.Regional Director,Africa 2009-2011 •Managing operations and Partnership with employers, recruiters, corporate sponsors,etc between Africa and other regions to ensure members' employability.•Responsible for corporate strategy formation and implementation, risk management, partnership and supply chain management• developing and launching new products, crafting business development strategies on pricing, promotion, distribution, wining businesses, increasing sales and revenue, brand equity and market share in assigned regions• Responsible for initiating, contracting and closing institutional sales for a range of mobile phones, computer and accessories, home appliances, life style and multimedia, ICT products, while liaising and building relationship with suppliers, distributors, agents to identify and meet their immediate and future requirements.• Determining the market needs, while designing and implementing integrated marketing strategies and plans for developing, growing and capturing markets.•Developing and growing African Logistics Club to increase membership and industry-specific activities meant to add value to corporate and individual members.•Developing MBA and Training programs in conjunction with Business Schools for our members academic and professional development•In charge of business and product development and strategy Show less

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  Grow Africa Inc., Florida ,United States

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Chair, Leadership Advisory Council Committee

  This is a board-level and advisory role.In charge of Strategy and Partnership; brainstorming on ideas and network with partners(corporate, development organizations and government) on projects and goals in line with GROW Africa's Mission and Vision under my leadership.Appoint members to Local Advisory Council Committee, oversee the progress and achievements, and report to the board.

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  MANPOWER MINING (I) PVT LTD

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Business Development Manager- International Recruitment Operations

  Executive Placement and International Recruitment PERMANENT STAFFINGThe permanent staffing segment includes three distinct divisions: Database Selection, Advertised Recruitment, and Turnkey Recruitment Services.Database Selection * Primarily addresses requirements for middle/junior management staff. * Growing database of over 1,00,000 professionals. * Automated web-enabled database for speedy matching of profiles * Quick response time to client requirements. * Already short-listed CVs save time. * Informed sourcing.Advertised Recruitment * Targets specific segments of professionals for specialized roles. * Strategic choice to handle volume of requirements and budgets. * Eases the process of finding suitable candidates. * To create awareness and interest in client’s organization. * Dedicated teams to understand client's needs, organization structure, culture, and the role linkages. * Email id and server space allocated to handle the email responses.Turnkey RecruitmentA pioneering service in India offered by ManPower Mining Turnkey Recruitment caters to large requirements from clients. Turnkey Recruitment addresses the needs in junior/middle management levels. It is best suited for start-ups, new project manning, plant expansion, and scale up of team sizes and geographical expansion of teams (e.g., sales/servicing teams). Regular Advertising support and our presence in Western and Southern India helps us to Mobilize internal resources to process large volume responses, Manage the selection of required personnel, Manage administrative details and logistics.Turnkey Recruitment - Special features * Provides 'ready-to-work' workforce against time schedule. * Mass recruitment & project implementation at multiple locations. * Multi-pronged approach to access resource pool. Show less

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  Barnfield Well Business School/Training Institute, Nigeria

  Sept 2010 - Sept 2011

  Assistant Director- Post-Graduate Studies and Corporate Trainings

  👉🏻 Managed global and regional partnership/relationship management, business development and Strategy with academic and institutional partners.👉🏻 Developed Curricula and other training materials for academics (Cambridge A Level and University Foundation Programs for securing admissions into U.K, U.S.A, China ,Europe ,Asia and Nigerian universities) and corporate training and delivered corporate trainings for tailored and non-tailored clients within and outside Nigeria and ensured that students produce excellent results in their examinations and secure oversea admissions👉🏻 Led regional Go-To-Market strategy implementation, recruitment and promotional activities for the school in Africa, including affiliates and agent-led recruitment events and seminars, high school and institutional promotion visits and online promotional campaigns. 👉🏻 Increased the school brand awareness across Africa and provided a high level of customer service to all stakeholders including institutional partners, agents, prospective students, parents/ guardians and representatives.👉🏻 Collaborated and assisted with implementation of recruitment events, training sessions and pre-departure sessions for students in Africa.👉🏻 Delivered monthly and quarterly reports on activities, promotional events, action plans and outcomes including feedback on performance, agents, institutional partners, competition and competitors.👉🏻 Developed course materials and other academic literatures for students. Show less

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  Eket Consulting, Nigeria

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Head/Associate Consultant- Strategy, Advisory and Research

  Responsible for Oil and Gas, Engineering, Strategy, Advisory and Research services.Providing strategic framework and other inputs for strategy development, e-business/e-payment consulting, governance and institutionalization, infrastructure design and development, regional and global expansion, group integration, outsourcing and other advisory services for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured business across sectors (private, public and third-sector).Responsible for aviation consulting, venture and business advisoryResponsible for converting business ideas to live businesses, raising funds and strategic management support and oversight for clients across sectors and globe Show less

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  Anex Global Partners, LLC, New York, United States

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Consultant, New York, United States

  Responsible for managing clients for funding opportunities, converting business ideas to live businesses, raising funds and strategic management support and oversight for clients across sectors and globeProviding strategic framework and other inputs for strategy development, e-business/e-payment consulting, governance and institutionalization, infrastructure design and development, regional and global expansion, group integration, outsourcing and other advisory services for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured business across sectors (private, public and third-sector).Responsible for aviation consulting, venture and business advisory Show less

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  Grow Movement

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2012

  Consultant -Business and Finance, Africa

  Providing remote-based business consulting to Micro, Medium and Small- Scale Enterprises in and facilitating the exchange of ideas in Uganda and other African countries. Providing strategic framework and other inputs for strategy development, e-business/e-payment consulting, governance and institutionalization, infrastructure design and development, regional and global expansion, group integration, outsourcing and other advisory services for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured business across sectors (private, public and third-sector).Responsible for aviation consulting, venture and business advisory Responsible for converting business ideas to live businesses, raising funds and strategic management support and oversight for clients across sectors and globe Show less

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  Husker InfoTech, United States

  Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

  Regional Director-Business Development, Africa

  Husker InfoTech is a Technology Company into Software Development, I.T and Telecom Product Sales and Marketing, Web Development, etcBusiness Development and Strategy, Relationship and Account Management, Sales and Marketing of ICT Products(SMS, MMS, GPRS – mobile messaging & A2P and data roaming services) and Services-web design and mgt, software development, IT Consulting, etc

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  Africa Invest AB, Stokholm, Sweden

  Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

  Investment Manager-Business Development- Sub-Sahara Africa

  Responsible for investment banking, corporate advisory, M & A and other related transactions, venture capital, private equity, strategy, investment management, financial analysis, deal structuring, sourcing, generation, valuation, negotiation, evaluation, closing, and recovery in Pharmaceutical, Mining, Oil and Gas, Finance,Telecom and other sectors.

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  AG Distributors, South Africa

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Executive Director-Finance and Strategy

  AG Distributors is into farm production and distribution.In charge of Finance, Strategy and Advisory, Relationship Management and Business Development

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  NML Capital Limited ,Limassol | Cyprus

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  Partner

  Public Equity | Private Equity | M & A | Syndications | CFDsWe are a corporate finance company and have been in this business since 1994. We have done deals around the world, but focus on OECD, EU, and BRIC countries. Our activities include: · Public Equity: Primarily listing companies on various stock exchanges and raising the capital pre-listing (not so much via IPO). We also raise capital for already listed companies (PIPE deals). · Private Equity: We raise capital from numerous global private equity funds, family offices, and high net-worth individuals. We are constantly building our network of investors and develop very close working relationships with them. · M&A: We generally focus on sell-side M&A, helping founders sell their companies or controlling interest therein. We have relationships with many large public companies that are always looking to make acquisitions. · Syndications: Under certain circumstances, we raise capital for smaller projects from retail investors. We have an agent network of IFAs, lawyers, accountants, investment advisors, and so on that we use to place shares.· CFDs: Forex, Indices, Shares, Metals, Energy Our criteria for new clients are: · Minimum 3-year operating & growth history.· Minimum $0.5m EBITDA in most recent financial year.· Projected one year $1m+ EBITDA after investment.· EBITDA margins exceeding 10%.· 3 year CAGR exceeding 10%.· Seeking capital for expansion (or sale) – minimum $5m.· Located in an OECD, EU, or BRIC country.· Strong management in place, no major changes.· Exclusive mandate to structure/execute deal. Show less

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  Cartus Global Relocation Management Company, United Kingdom

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

  Intercultural Consultant/ESL English Teacher, Nigeria and West Africa

  Global Relocation Management Company Adult and Family Cross-Cultural TrainingProgram Resources ConsultingDestination Consulting

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  Consult Consortium, France

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  Vice President/Global Director- Finance and Advisory

  Public Equity | Private Equity | M & A | Syndications | CFDsThis is an executive role.Responsibilities: Public Equity | Private Equity | M & A | Syndications | CFDsStrategy and Business DevelopmentStrategic Management ConsultingFinance and AdvisoryM & A P.R and CommunicationsSales and Marketing

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  International Mining Alliance, United States

  Jul 2011 - Nov 2012

  Vice President

  This is an executive role. Working with the President on1. Strategy and Business Development2. Partnership3. Finance and Advisory

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  Advans Microfinance Network

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2015

  Manager

  La Fayette MFB (A member of Advans Microfinance Network Group - IFC, Kfw, FMO Sponsored Project)✔️Full banking Operations(Cash Deposit, Cheque book,Mastercard,Online Transfer, Internet Banking)✔️Loan(MSME)and Deposit Portfolio Management,✔️Branch Management,Product Development, Strategy Implementation and Development, Team building✔️ Risk and compliance, Internal Control, Performance Management, Appraisal and Analysis, Target Management, ✔️Default and Arrears Management, client management. Show less

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  DFA Intercultural Global Solutions

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2015

  Intercultural Consultant/Communication Trainer,Nigeria for Dean Foster Associates,New York,U.S

  Dean Foster Associates: The World Number Intercultural Training Company. I am responsible for delivering training programs/consulting assignments for DFA LLC in Nigeria and AfricaThe company has headquarter in New York, United States. I train expatriates( mostly Directors, Heads of Department, Managers in different fields such as Sales and Marketing, Finance, Key Account Management, Research, Product Development and Innovation, etc) on Cross-Cultural Training and Language Solutions and topics such as Understanding Nigerian/African Socio-political and Business Environment, Strategy Localization ,Living and working in Nigeria/Africa, Security Issues, Doing Business in Nigeria/Africa, Working in a multi-cultural settings, etc. Clients base includes Multi-National Companies like BASF( supplier to La Farge, Julius Berger, CCECC and other world-known construction companies), Nigerian Breweries, Consolidated Breweries, etc with international brands like heineken,Gulder,Guinness, etc Show less

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  Arish Group

  May 2015 - now

  Founder/Chairman

  Connecting businesses to global, regional and local opportunities. Driving Global Change. Delivering Social Good. Moving people, business and the world forward.My Role: Providing Cybersecurity, Strategic Thought leadership and direction & intense execution, while co-founding startups & technology companies, delivering exciting products, training and consulting programs for MNCs.Arish GroupSubsidiaries : Arish Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship-Focused on growing, developing and scaling-up ours and partners' investments in startups, technology, major sectors and industries, this subsidiary is in charge of pioneering new ways of doing business via breakthrough technology & entrepreneurship that will revolutionalize how people live and companies and businesses transact globally while moving people, business and the world forward. Arish Trading Investment and Resources Limited-Focused on delivering lasting values and acting as trusted partners in high risk emerging markets, it's charged with managing risks and challenges and maximizing opportunities in ours and partners' trading, investment and other business activities in major sectors and industries. Arish Consulting Group-In charge of our cybersecurity, consulting,training, recruitment and other Specialized services. Arish Foundation, Leadership and Academy-This subsidiary is in charge of the group's social corporate responsibility as it focuses on social, academic, economic and value-adding activities that elevate the financial and overall well being of humanity; people, MSMEs, Women,Children and our environment,etc. This subsidiary has very ambitious targets. Activities :-Trading on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods,Oil and Gas,Commodities (BLCO, Gold, Diamond, Copper cathode and scrap,Aluminium ingots and scrap, metal and non-metals, Cement, Sugar,etc.-Consulting, Strategy, recruitment, Outsourcing,Leadership &Management and Specialized services. Show less

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  Marcage Market Solutions,Portugal

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2016

  Country Head-Operations and Marketing, Nigeria

  Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Industry: Food and Beverages, Furniture,Building Materials, Industrial products,etcResponsibilities:Customer Success Management, Key Accounts/Client Management,Brand Management, Strategic Partnership and Communications,Operations Management, Organisational Development,Marketing and Sales, Strategy, Business Development,Market Penetration,etc

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  Communicaid

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Consultant/Trainer, Nigeria and Africa

  Global Clients:FrieslandCampina,Europe Arab Bank, EBRD, BAE systems, U.K and European Government Departments(Foreign &Commonwealth Office,Education, Nursing &Midwifery,Royal Air Force,Fraud Authority) Marks & Spencer,Sony Computer, IKEA, HBOS, DSTL, RATP,WhiteBread,PyrotekAbout:Communicaid Group is an Edtech Global Mobility, Cross-Cultural Training, Consulting, Leadership and Management Group delivering solutions and services in the following fields:-Language & Communication: Face-to-face and Online- Global Mobility Services & Cross-Cultural Trainings-Leadership & Management,HR & ConsultingOur mission is to help organisations to overcome the communication challenges they face as they expand internationally and grow their global workforce while serving international clients, managing supply chain partners or collaborating in cross-border teams.We help our clients to mitigate the risks and maximise the opportunities inherent in working internationally by developing the international competence of their employees; to communicate globally with their international counterparts, customers, suppliers and wider stakeholders by providing training, coaching and consultancy on an individual, team, division & organisation-wide level.Wherever you are worldwide,we are able to help you develop the international competence of your workforce.Our training and coaching services are available face-to-face & online.My Responsibilities:In charge of delivering Program Management, training & Material Development to reflect local contents, issues and expectations on doing business, delivering values and living in targeted countries on Cross&cultural and Communication Solutions:Face-to-face and E-learning,Global relocation and Destination Services,Intercultural Trainings, Leadership and Management,HR and Specialized Consulting for Expatriate- giving support to Directors and Managers-working on international assignments for Multinational Corporations and Global Brands. Show less

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  Dwellworks

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2020

  Lead Consultant/Trainer: Intercultural and Soft Skills,Nigeria,Sub-Sahara Africa

  👉 In charge of customer success management, partnership, business development, Product and service customization, Business Process Modeling and Project Workflow, requirements analysis and specialization interpretation.👉I am responsible for designing and delivering programs that have scaled to large audiences; blended(face-to-face and e-learning)training programs for senior leaders working for MNCs and on global brands .👉 I support new pilots that test emerging learning design. I am also in charge of implementing learning approach that enables organizational growth and workforce development while ensuring that employees continuously learn in personalize, immersive and engaging manner; supporting a team of program managers, instructors and learning experience designers to implement online, blended and classroom delivery strategies; discussing insights from program metrics with owners and partners, collecting and analyzing data that measures the impact and effectiveness of program implementation, and quality of program delivery, and take corrective actions as needed. 👉 In charge of continuous improvement; developing and updating training materials to reflect local contents, issues and expectations on doing business, delivering values and living in targeted countries. Collaborating and overseeing delivery of technical and professional skill programs.ABOUT DWELLWORKS LLCHeadquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Dwellworks delivers services across the globe. Dwellworks delivers innovative, efficient and cost-effective learning, relocation and real estate solutions.With over 35 years of experience, leadership and service in the relocation industry, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including Destination Services; Property Management; Valuation Services for relocation; and Intercultural Solutions for employees relocating to other countries and companies working with teams around the globe. Show less

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  Learnlight

  Nov 2016 - now

  Coach/Trainer/Consultant

  👉 Successfully developed/delivered intercultural and business coaching/training to executive clients - CEOs, Directors, VPs and employees of 500 Fortune companies and achieved learner's average score of 9.8 out 10👉 In charge of customer success management, partnership, business development, design, management and delivery of programs that have scaled to large audiences; blended(face-to-face and e-learning)training programs for senior leaders working for MNCs and on global brands. 👉 Supporting new pilots that test emerging learning design.👉 Implementing learning approach that enables employees to continuously learn in personalize, immersive and engaging manner.👉 Supporting a team of program managers and learning experience designers to implement online, blended and classroom delivery strategies.👉 Discussing insights from program metrics with owners and partners, collecting and analyzing data that measures the impact and effectiveness of program implementation, and quality of program delivery, and take corrective actions as needed.👉 In charge of continuous improvement; developing and updating processes and training materials to reflect local contents, issues & expectations.Learnlight is a people-powered EdTech and award-wining technology company that helps companies upskill their talent to thrive in today’s multilingual, multicultural workplace. We combine award-winning technology with the world’s best trainers to deliver language, intercultural and communication skills training globally.As an HR, L&D and Global Mobility leader digitally transforming learning experience, we use our innovative technology, proven methodology, and experienced team to deliver exceptional learner experiences, first-class service, and seamless integration, guide and support clients through a meticulously phased transition to blended virtual and digital solutions, thereby helping global organizations virtualize and digitally transform their training programs. Show less

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  Talkagame Communications LLC.

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2020

  Senior Vice President: Sales and Strategy

  Responsibilities:- In charge of Global Strategy, Partnership & Sales, Procurement, Product Development Business Analysis, while providing leadership and direction.-Advised on global sales strategy, payment systems, product redesign & development for continuous improvement.- Lead and generate process designs to transform key operational areas and processes in the implementation using BPM and lean methodologies.- In charge of Product and service customization, Business Process Modeling and Project Workflow, requirements analysis and specialization interpretation- Delivered SEO-friendly content for maximum traffic.About: We have big ambitions to empower people,professionals - employed, unemployed, underemployed, students, new graduates,women,youth, start-ups, companies,institutions,NGOs - financially and finance projects globally. Get in touch if you fall under any of the categories above.Using TalkaGame : Connect, Communicate, Make Friends and MoneyBe the next Tech Millionaire by building your network of contacts on Talkagame and earn money monthly.TalkaGame is the first Sports and Social Media Platform with the Instant Messaging/Chat App that pays People to have it on their smart phone and to refer to others. TalkaGame's belief is that everyone with a smartphone should be empowered and have the right to determine what apps are on their phone, but more importantly, monetize their own relationship equity of contacts and friends, rather than only allow the huge companies to benefit from their virtual and social relationships, just like Whatsapp, Facebook, Linkedin,etcTalkaGame, the Instant Messaging/Chat App used by Soccer,Celebrities,Students,Artistes, Social Media Influencers and Users, UFC, Basketball, WWE, Baseball, Football, Boxing and Hockey Fans around the world to connect,communicate,make friends and money.Become an affiliate, get paid to use our app and refer others! It's that easy!• Earn money doing almost nothing Show less

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  Talkagame Africa-Talkagame Communications LLC,United States

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2020

  Co-Founder/Partner

  In charge of providing Strategic leadershipAbout:Talkagame and Arish Group gave birth to Talkagame- TG Global and TG Africa- with big ambitions to empower people,professionals-employed, unemployed, underemployed, students, new graduates,women,youth, start-ups, companies,institutions, NGOs,etc financially and finance projects globally. Get in touch if you fall under any of the categories above.Using TalkaGame : Connect, Communicate, Make Friends and MoneyBe the next Tech Millionaire, just like Facebook, Linkedin, etc, by building your network of contacts on Talkagame and earn money monthly.Make sure you register with the form on this link page: https://www.talkagame.comTalkaGame is the first Sports and Social Media Platform with the Instant Messaging/Chat App that pays People to have it on their smart phone and to refer to others. TalkaGame's belief is that everyone with a smartphone should be empowered and have the right to determine what apps are on their phone, but more importantly, monetize their own relationship equity of contacts and friends, rather than only allow the huge companies to benefit from their virtual social relationships, just like Whatsapp, Facebook, LinkedinTalkaGame, the Instant Messaging/Chat App used by Soccer,Celebrities,Students,Artistes, Social Media Influencers and Users,Football, Boxing and Sport Fans around the world to connect,communicate,make friends and money.Become an affiliate, get paid to use our app and refer others! It's that easy!• Earn money doing almost nothing• Feel confident promoting an excellent and the World Most Feature Rich app and earn money monthly• The more you refer, the more you earn each month• Relax while we do the hard work – we take all the risk, inventory, queries, technical support etc.Make sure you register with the form you will find on this link pages: https://www.talkagame.com Show less

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  Nexford University

  Oct 2019 - now

  Global Partnership | Enrollment

  Want a next generation, practical and industry relevant learning experience you won't find anywhere else? Globally relevant MBA and undergraduate degrees that equip you for the future of work? Want to discuss partnership?Have questions or need assistance? Let me know how I can be helpfulWelcome to Nexford University!!Nexford University enables greater social and economic mobility across the world by providing learners access to high quality, affordable, dynamic education that prepares them for the global workplace. We are creating next-generation learning experience that will positively impact millions of lives around the world.Born different, Nexford University strayed way from outdated, traditional higher education model - threw out what doesn't work- and created solution that places learners and their future at the core.Nexford University is offering you dynamic programs informed by research: surveyed more than 30 million job vacancies and leaders who employed more than 2.5 million people worldwide, bridging gaps between employers and learners, and providing you with relevant skills you or global employers need.What is the next step?Join the movement at Nexford University, earn high quality, affordable American (Master's and Bachelor's) degrees, develop skills you need to fuel your entrepreneurship drive and that global employers want, and specialize in global topics that are in high demand such as:- Artificial Intelligence and Automation - Sustainability- Hyperconnectivity-Supply Chain and E-Commerce- Business Analytics- Building a Tech Startup Show less

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  Office of Prof Nabhit Kapur

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Chief Advisor

  We work with Governments, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Civil Society to ignite a socio-economic and cultural transformation.|Social Impact Investment and Advisory |Corporare Social Responsibilities |Sustainable Development Goals.👉 Powering Global Economy and Trade, promoting African Agenda, designing and sustaining Economic and Social Impact Programs Using Emerging Technology and Enterpreneurship, and via Cooperation and Collaboration.👉 Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals Achievement and increasing stakeholders participation in delivering sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility.👉 Working with Governments, Global Business Leaders and Companies to GROW FAST, design and sustain CSR and SDG-focused programs and impact MILLIONS of lives.👉 Promoting mental health and peace globally Show less

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  Global Chamber of Business Leaders

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibilities

  Social Impact Investment and Advisory| Entrepreneurship|Global and Regional Economy and Trade|Sustainable Development Goals|Corporare Social Responsibilities|👉 Lead and generate process designs to transform key operational areas and processes in the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and ESG using AI, Data science, BPM and lean methodologies.👉 In charge of product and service customization, Business Process Modeling and Project Workflow, requirements analysis and specialization interpretation.👉 Accelerating Sustainable Development Goals Achievement and increasing stakeholders participation in delivering sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility.👉 Powering Entreprenuership, Global Economy and Trade, promoting African Agenda, designing and sustaining Economic and Social Impact Programs Using Emerging Technology and Enterpreneurship, and via Cooperation and Collaboration.👉 Working with Governments, Global Business Leaders and Companies to GROW FAST, design and sustain CSR and SDG-focused programs and impact MILLIONS of livesAbout GCBLThe Global Chamber of Business Leaders is a coalition of CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders at all levels who share a common vision: the sustainable well-being of business leaders, their businesses and growth of the global economy.Global Chamber of Business leaders focuses on activities that we believe most directly impact economic inequality and social mobility in the world today.VISIONTo be a catalyst in transforming the global business landscape through comradery, Innovation and entrepreneurship.We work with Governments, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Civil Society to ignite a socio-economic and cultural transformation.www.gcofbl.org Show less

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  Peacfulmind Foundation

  Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

  Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibilities

  Working with the Founder to promote mental health and peace, CSR and SDGs across the globe.About PeacfulMind Foundation:is a global organization registered with United Nations (U.N) Global Compact based in New Delhi, India and promoting mental health and peace globally.Present in more than 36 countries, it has a vision "to make psychology a household term".

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  Global AI Hub

  Mar 2022 - now

  Top 50 Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence

  Excited to be one of Top 50 Thought Leader in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation and Data Science and part of a team making education and technology affordable and accessible globally and a global change. Learn high demand tech courses for FREE!Global AI Hub is one of the leading AI communities in the world that focuses on sharing knowledge and technology awareness with the world in multiple tech domains. On a mission to educate millions of people through community and knowledge sharing, it is democratizing technology via its initiative called 10million.AI and making education and technology affordable and accessible globally by giving people opportunity to learn high demand tech and business courses for FREE.You can take tech and business courses for FREE and also join the movement and the community today and be part of the global change. Ready? Join the community: https://lnkd.in/d4RYw-GC Show less

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  Newchip Accelerator

  May 2022 - now

  Start-up Advisor and Mentor

  ⏳#1 Online Accelerator🌍1,000+ Portfolio Companies📈 $1B+ raised by Alumniproviding startups and founders with tools,skills and knowledge necessary to fundraise, build and scale from launch to Exit via online global accelerator and venture fund.🌻Responsibilities:🌄 Providing learning and development, advisory and coaching to tech start-up founders around the world working on renewable energy and climate change projects, sustainability/ESG, Fintech, Edtech, SaaS, Telehealth and other tech startups in various verticals and on how they can optimize tools, skills and knowledge necessary to fundraise, build and scale. 🌄 Impacting start-up network ecosystem, helping founders solve real world problems and building real lasting relationships.🌄 Making innovation accessible, affordable, and efficient to empower startup founders to change the world. Show less

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  Next Billion Advisors

  Jul 2022 - now

  Advisor

  Advising and investing in startups and companies onboarding the next billion users in emerging markets. Need help with raising fund for your startup, structuring strategic partnerships, building lasting culture, assembling resourceful board advisors, hiring and leading high performance teams, scaling operations and revenue. ? Get in touch.

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  Wefunder

  Jul 2022 - now

  Angel Investor

  Wefunder is investing in founders building the future. Unlike the NASDAQ, it's a new kind of stock market meant for startups and small businesses, it's the robinhood for pre-IPO startups.

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  Angel Investment Network

  Jul 2022 - now

  Investor and Advisor

  Impact investing, raising fund, connecting founders with investors and fund

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  DIGIT-AD

  Aug 2022 - now

  Co-Founder/COO

  Affordable, anytime, anywhere, optimized, targeted Ads for everyone. We decentralize, democratize and make intelligent anywhere, anytime, optimized targeted Ads accessible and affordable in Africa, bridging the gap between unproductive online spending or campaign, and optimized, value-driven advertising, and making growing and scaling businesses in Africa possible.Affordable, anytime, anywhere, optimized, targeted Ads for everyone -- Startups, MSMEs, marketing agencies and billboard owners, etcGet visibility on screens inside restaurants, supermarket, gyms, shopping center and at strategic places where customers who actually need your products and services are -- and that are willing, ready and ABLE to buy -- starting at $1 per day. Book screens, get visibility, makes sales & save money for your business, projects and campaign. Show less

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  Tech.Tracer

  Aug 2022 - now

  Investor/ Board Advisor

  A Blockchain Startup | Making High quality Food & Consumables Globally Accessible |Disrupting online marketplace & SaaS | Promoting Responsible Consumption & Production, Good Health & Well-being & Climate-friendly World | Addressing Global food Waste, Counterfeit production & consumption |Fascinated by the power of emerging technologies - blockchain, big data and meta verse- and social mission-driven approach, Tracer and its sister project is distrupting the online marketplace and SaaS verticals, incorporating sustainability and SDGs/ESG at core of its operations and promoting SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being; SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and Production, and SDG 13 - Climate Action, among others, while reducing global food waste, counterfeit production and consumption, and making high quality food and other consumer goods globally accessible.As an impact investor, I believe in Responsible, Innovative, Sustainable and Environmentally-friendly (R.I.S.E) investments and investing in impactful, uniquely different, incredible products and startups building an inclusive, sustainable, safer and better future for all. So I am fascinated by Tracer's (by extension, its sister) project that I have no choice but to become a promoter of the project, bringing it to the attention of Angel investors like myself in my network. And I would recommend it to other global investors seeking the next big thing with a focus on global impact investing.Feel free to contact me on this project if you'd like impactful investing and want to talk further Show less

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  Esca

  Aug 2022 - now

  Board Advisor

  A Blockchain Startup | Disrupting the food online marketplace | Accelerating equal access to Food & Finance | Addressing Africa and global challenges regarding food insecurity and extreme poverty |Fascinated by the power of emerging technologies - blockchain and big data - and social mission-driven approach, Esca is disrupting the food online marketplace and accelerating its believe that all people should have equal access to food and finance and mission of enabling anyone in Nigeria, Africa and across the globe to monetize their passion for food, while promoting SDG 1 - No Poverty - and SDG 2 - Zero Hunger and, simultaneously, addressing Africa and global challenges regarding food insecurity and extreme poverty.As an impact investor, I believe in Responsible, Innovative, Sustainable and Environmentally-friendly (R.I.S.E) investments and investing in impactful, uniquely different, incredible products and startups building an inclusive, sustainable, safer and better future for all. So I am fascinated by Esca's mission that I have no choice but to become a promoter of the project, bringing it to the attention of Angel investors like myself in my network. And I would recommend it to other global investors seeking the next big thing with a focus on global impact investing.Feel free to contact me on this project if you'd like impactful investing and want to talk further Show less

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  The Startup Club

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Startup Manager

  A one-stop-shop for the global entrepreneur community. Our vision is to assist startups and businesses in their capital structuring and growth by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, advisors, mentors and other key players in the startup ecosystem regionally and internationally. Apart from being an angel investor with a focus on impact investing in startups from frontier and emerging markets and Africa, I am growing startup community online and offline, managing capital raising and other events that connect startups with investors, advisors and mentors, etc. and deal flow across continents - majorly Africa, while connecting startups in Africa, frontier and emerging markets to tools, platforms, advisory services and network of global and Africa-focused investors so that they can build, fundraise, grow, scale and solve global and regional challenges effortlessly.=================About The Startup Club:The Startup Club is an international community of entrepreneurs, connecting startups with investors and other key players in the startup ecosystem around the world.With active presence across all continents and over 70,000 members in our online network, The Startup Club works across a spectrum of growing industries - GreenTech, FinTech, Real Estate, FoodTech, EdTech, FashionTech, Healthcare and many more. Through a series of Pitch Nights and Investor Networking Conferences, The Startup Club help startups, scale-ups and growing companies reach their funding and development needs. In 2020, we hosted over 50 successful events, attended by numerous Angel Groups, high net worth investors, venture capital firms, private equity funds and investment professionals. Show less

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  Utidia

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Co-CEO/Co-Founder

  A Tech4Good and Tech4SDGs Edtech for everyone, anywhere,anytime, raising talents for global workforce, change and future of work. Although we are a for-profit company, we prioritize social benefits over profit, placing emphasis on global impact, change, diversity, equity and inclusion, social and economic growth and empowerment. Get in touch via https://www.utidia.com

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  CrossFund

  Oct 2022 - now

  Angel Investor

  For Angels, by angels, CrossFund is an invitation-only, professional venture collective that powers founders to raise early-stage capital and connect with accredited investors and mentors experienced in building cross-border, early stage tech companies in emerging markets.

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  Fresh N Fine

  Feb 2023 - now

  Board Advisor

  Promoting Wellness and Empowering Consumers with High-Quality Products.One platform connecting manufacturers, suppliers, general consumers and health-conscious, food enthusiasts directly and offering superfine, verifiable, traceable products that tells its story to consumers that care about high quality and their health, thereby informing and empowering consumers to make well-informed choices that promote not only their mental well-being but also their socio-physical, emotional and spiritual lives.With its blockchain-powered proprietary technology invented by its parent company; Tech Tracer, Fresh N Fine is solving crucial problems by offering high quality items and finest, organic, fresh, healthy products from across the globe, price transparency and comparison, counterfeit prevention, supply chain efficiency, language and cultural benefits, quality assurance & zero recalls, personalization and recommendation systems. Show less

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  IgniteXL Ventures

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  VC Deal Sourcing Extern

  👉🏼 Researched and evaluated early stage start-ups in longevity tech to assess alignment with IgniteXL’s investment thesis, using Crunchbase and creating comprehensive investment rationales infused with critical data and insights to boost informed decision-making.👉🏼 Utilized due diligence processes to evaluate 15 other deal submissions for alignment. 👉🏼 Utilized Advanced AI tools such as Perplexity to expedite investment research process by 60% , enabling a more efficient investment evaluation opportunities through research and prompt engineering.👉🏼 Designed an investment summary document presenting key information to potential investors, incorporating key metrics and estimation techniques, including CAC/LTV cost and market sizing to further enhance in-depth investment analysis. 👉🏼 Pitched a deal live to company leadership in a 5-minute final deal presentation👉🏼 Managed time autonomously to complete multiple projects in an asynchronous three-week program👉🏼 Received a certificate of Outstanding Completion for achieving strong evaluations Show less