About
Highly accomplished Senior Executive with over 13 years of experience in the West African telecommunications and technology sectors, known for driving significant year-on-year sales and revenue growth. Proven leader in business development, sales, marketing, and operations, adept at managing large teams and cultivating strategic partnerships across diverse geo-markets. Expertise spans SaaS/PaaS product development, market expansion, and delivering high-level service to partners and stakeholders, consistently achieving business objectives and fostering innovation.
Work
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
As CEO and Co-Founder, I lead TM30 Global Limited, overseeing software development and mobile advertising services across Nigeria and strategic expansion into other African markets. I manage a 40-member team, directing full operational management and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to drive product innovation and revenue growth.
Highlights
Directed the development and launch of MYBACKUPCASH, a pioneering savings and investment product, utilizing Web, App, and the first-ever WhatsApp Chatbot for multi-channel accessibility.
Spearheaded the launch of PAYMYBILLS, the first essential bill payment platform in Nigeria, leveraging the WhatsApp chatbot to enhance user convenience and market penetration.
Led the strategic expansion of software development and mobile advertising services across West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon, ensuring robust partner and customer delivery.
Cultivated and managed critical relationships with the board of directors and key stakeholders, translating insights into comprehensive business development and growth plans.
Drove the development of SaaS and PaaS products, integrating market insights to maximize value and grow revenues across the entire product portfolio.
Orchestrated full operational oversight for a 40-person team in Nigeria, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with strategic business objectives.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
As COO and Co-Founder, I directed the operational strategy for TM30 Global Limited, overseeing software development and mobile advertising services across Nigeria and West Africa. I managed all operational aspects to ensure efficient service delivery and support regional expansion.
Highlights
Orchestrated the successful launch of MYBACKUPCASH and PAYMYBILLS, pioneering WhatsApp Chatbot-based savings, investment, and bill payment platforms in Nigeria.
Directed the operational framework for expanding software development and mobile advertising services across multiple African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Cameroon.
Managed all in-country operations in Nigeria, optimizing processes to support business growth and ensure high-level service delivery to partners and customers.
Developed and implemented comprehensive business development plans, utilizing stakeholder relationship mapping to maximize value and drive revenue growth across all products.
Collaborated effectively with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to align functions and achieve strategic business objectives across West Africa.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
As COO West Africa, I oversaw InTarget Mobile Advertising and Integrat Mobile Aggregation Services, leading all operations across Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin. My role focused on driving acquisition sales, market expansion, and cultivating strategic partnerships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) across the region.
Highlights
Led acquisition sales activities, achieving significant revenue growth for the West Africa Carriers Segment by securing partnerships with major MNOs including MTN, Glo, 9Mobile, Airtel, and Tigo across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.
Spearheaded business expansion into new markets such as Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, Gambia, and Congo, establishing new revenue streams and market presence.
Directed West African office operations, collaborating with regional teams to deliver superior services to customers, partners, and shareholders.
Developed and executed robust business development plans, employing stakeholder relationship mapping to maximize value and grow revenues from targeted MNOs.
Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with key partners and customers, developing joint business development plans that consistently drove performance and year-on-year revenue increases.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
As Country Manager for Integrat Mobile, I led the comprehensive management and growth of Value Added Services (VAS) provision in Nigeria. I oversaw full operational management of the in-country office and all divisions, driving mobile advertising business development and strategic partnerships.
Highlights
Achieved consistent monthly growth in gross revenue and met revenue targets for both Integrat and InTARGET by launching new VAS services with Etisalat and MTN, comprising 6 services and 3 billing codes.
Spearheaded the deployment of the first-ever mobile advertising platform by InTARGET for MTN Nigeria, enabling targeted ad delivery via notification channels and enhancing revenue streams.
Managed and developed the mobile advertising business across Africa for InTARGET with MTN Group and Airtel Group, expanding market reach and revenue.
Cultivated robust business relationships with all GSM Operators and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), facilitating Integrat Mobile VAS license approval and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Developed and maintained new business opportunities across Benin, Cameroon, Senegal, and Ghana, contributing to regional expansion and revenue diversification.
Prepared and presented compelling, winning bid proposals and conducted contract negotiations, securing key partnerships and driving business growth.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
As Senior VAS Project Manager, I managed and grew Value Added Services for Rembrandt Global Solutions, overseeing relationships with GSM Operators and content providers. I led new service launches, content development, and ensured regulatory compliance to achieve revenue targets.
Highlights
Expanded Etisalat content services by 250%, growing from 4 to 14 services across 3 billing codes, and launched 3 new services with Globacom using 2 billing codes, ensuring monthly gross revenue growth.
Managed relationships with over 10 content providers and core technical partners in Greece, optimizing content development, review, and quality assurance processes.
Drove the successful launch of new RGS products, including an IVR Service (March 2014) and AppStore (June 2014), across all GSM operators.
Served as the primary business and relationship manager for all GSM Operators and the Nigerian Communications Commission, facilitating RGS VAS license approvals and regulatory compliance.
Coordinated the testing process for new and enhanced services, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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As Project Manager, I led the Nokia Life Tool Project for MTech, overseeing content development, technical integration, and operational deployment. I managed a large team of content enumerators and administrators, ensuring 24/7 uptime and operator connectivity while driving new product ideation and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Managed the end-to-end Nokia Life Tool Project, including sourcing content service providers for weather and agriculture information and coordinating technical interfaces between MTech and Nokia teams.
Recruited, trained, and managed a team of 148 Content Enumerators across all 36 states and FCT Abuja, ensuring efficient content acquisition and validation.
Developed comprehensive content sourcing, creation, editing, and validation processes for entertainment content (horoscope, jokes, news, music) and managed the development of an agric-desk portal.
Functioned as the Business/Relationship Manager for MTech with all mobile operators, securing short code approvals and the VAS license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
Championed new product ideation, research, and development, contributing to MTech's strategic growth in mobile content services.
Managed the technical solutions department, ensuring 24/7 uptime and operator connectivity for the NLT project, demonstrating strong technical and operational oversight.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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As HR Consultant and Business Development Executive, I managed a significant outsourcing unit, overseeing HR functions for a large workforce. My responsibilities included developing training programs, managing recruitment, and driving business development through client acquisition and relationship management.
Highlights
Managed an outsourcing unit comprising 20 Network Engineers and Project Administrators at MTN, and 350 factory operatives at Honeywell Superfine Foods, ensuring seamless HR operations.
Developed and facilitated diverse training programs for multiple clients, covering sales, customer service, Microsoft applications, soft skills, and project management.
Oversaw the full recruitment and selection process for clients, including conducting interviews and preparing recruitment advertisements.
Developed monthly payroll for all outsourced staff, ensuring accurate and timely compensation.
Acted as Project Administrator for HR restructuring projects, developing proposals, agendas, and facilitating team-building retreats.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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As Consultant Analyst, I supported the COO on various consulting projects, specializing in HR restructuring and organizational diagnosis for a group of four companies. My work involved strategic analysis, compensation surveys, and developing training curricula and policy documents.
Highlights
Collaborated directly with the COO on consulting projects, serving as a key team member for an HR restructuring initiative across four companies.
Conducted comprehensive organizational diagnoses, including interviews with top and middle management and designing/analyzing questionnaires to identify strategic intent and pertinent issues.
Executed a detailed Compensation and Benefits Survey to inform strategic HR decisions.
Developed a soft skills training curriculum and comprehensive Policy, Procedure, and Process documents for an Accounting Academy.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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As Events Manager and Consultant, I managed client events from conception to completion, overseeing budgeting, planning, and coordination. I successfully organized a pioneering student trade fair, demonstrating strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Highlights
Prepared and managed comprehensive budgets for multiple events, ensuring financial efficiency and successful execution.
Planned and executed client events from inception to completion, delivering high-quality experiences.
Pioneered and coordinated the first-ever Students Trade Fair at Obafemi Awolowo University, showcasing strong organizational and logistical capabilities.
Education
Languages
English
Yoruba
Hausa
Skills
Leadership & Management
Strategic Leadership, Team Management, Executive Coaching, Cross-functional Leadership, Talent Sourcing & Development, Stakeholder Management, People Management, Operations Management.
Business Development & Sales
Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Growth, Market Expansion, Client Acquisition, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Sales Forecasting, Key Account Management, VAS Services, Mobile Advertising.
Product & Project Management
Project Management, Product Development (SaaS, PaaS), Product Ideation, Product Launch, Content Development, Quality Assurance, SLA Management, Technical Integration, Agile Methodologies.
Telecommunications & Technology
Telecoms Industry Expertise, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), VAS (Value Added Services), Mobile Advertising Platforms, Software Development, Mobile Aggregation Services, WhatsApp Chatbot, Satellite Technology, Regulatory Compliance (NCC).
Operations & Process Improvement
Operational Management, Process Improvement, Financial Management, Log Reconciliation, Invoicing, Payment Processing, Service Delivery, Data Analysis, Business Case Development.
HR & Consulting
HR Consulting, Organizational Diagnosis, Recruitment & Selection, Payroll Management, Training & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Policy & Procedure Development.
Interpersonal & Communication
Strong Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Client Relationship Management.