MARVIN LAME LESEJANE

Global Business & Operations Executive
Gaborone, BW.

About

Highly accomplished executive with over a decade of progressive leadership in competitive service and product industries, specializing in driving multi-million-dollar international programs across MENA, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Proven expertise in end-to-end product/service launches, organizational development, and optimizing operations to enhance team performance, cultivate customer loyalty, and build robust stakeholder relationships.

Work

Sasa Interiors & Homeware
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Group Business Executive

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Summary

Leading strategic initiatives and operational oversight for Sasa Interiors & Homeware, driving business growth and organizational alignment.

Highlights

Developed and implemented comprehensive business strategies, aligning departmental objectives to achieve company goals and foster sustainable growth.

Managed and guided department team leads, ensuring strategic alignment, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Collaborated with executive leadership to define the company's long-term strategic vision and operational roadmap, identifying key growth opportunities.

Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs), driving data-informed decisions to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance across all operations.

PowerGlo
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Head - Operations & Marketing

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Summary

Directed comprehensive operations and marketing strategies for PowerGlo, overseeing branding, supply chain, and team development to drive business performance.

Highlights

Provided strategic leadership to the marketing team, overseeing all aspects of marketing, branding, and budget management to enhance market presence and achieve business targets.

Oversaw end-to-end company operations, including purchasing, distribution, and supply chain management, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing operational efficiency.

Developed and implemented new policies and procedures, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement that resulted in enhanced productivity and objective achievement.

Established and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for client satisfaction and operational effectiveness, driving data-informed decisions that optimized overall business performance.

Built and led high-performing teams, focusing on talent development and new hire integration to enhance team capabilities and address skill gaps.

FranklinCovey
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Client Partner

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Summary

Drove new business development and client engagement for FranklinCovey, delivering tailored consulting solutions to medium and large accounts.

Highlights

Spearheaded new business development initiatives, strategically penetrating medium to large accounts and expanding market share.

Independently engaged mid to senior-level executives, generating significant product, program, and consulting sales revenue.

Delivered impactful client consultations and oversaw the development of effective business proposals, aligning solutions with overall intervention strategies.

Designed and tailored custom programs for individual client needs, ensuring highly relevant and effective solutions that drove client success.

Developed comprehensive account strategies and business development plans, fostering growth within new and existing client portfolios.

Klip Group
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Trade & Marketing Manager

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Summary

Managed trade and marketing strategies for Klip Group, overseeing commercial activities and fostering international partnerships.

Highlights

Drove comprehensive marketing strategies and oversaw commercial activities, including sales and strategic partnerships, contributing to revenue growth.

Cultivated strong relationships with international enterprises, identifying and securing new business opportunities that expanded global reach.

Collaborated cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to ensure coordinated and integrated marketing campaigns, maximizing impact.

Supervised the translation of trade marketing strategies into impactful trade programs, enhancing brand visibility and market penetration.

Ministry of Trade and Industry, International Trade Department
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Trade Officer

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana

Summary

Conducted policy-oriented research and analysis on international trade for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, supporting policy development and stakeholder capacity building.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth policy-oriented research and analysis on international trade and development issues, informing strategic government initiatives.

Analyzed major trends in global and regional trade, leveraging data to identify key insights and support decision-making.

Assisted in the conceptualization of major trade policy analysis projects, staying informed on performance metrics to contribute to strategic planning.

Contributed to capacity building initiatives with diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration and enhancing trade-related capabilities.

KW GROUP
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Project Leader – International, Corporate Partnerships

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Led international corporate partnership initiatives for KW Group, focusing on trade facilitation for SMEs within MENA and ASEAN Special Economic Zones.

Highlights

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance trade facilitation services for SMEs, fostering collaboration within Special Economic Zones across MENA and ASEAN regions.

Conducted comprehensive market analysis and financial feasibility assessments, identifying lucrative investment opportunities and trade flow demands.

Led key corporate partnership initiatives, driving revenue growth and boosting marketing exposure through strategic alliances.

Managed the end-to-end process of cultivating, negotiating, and executing high-value contracts with corporate partners, ensuring successful project delivery.

Oversaw strategic relationship management with corporate partners, ensuring high satisfaction and sustained engagement throughout project lifecycles.

KW GROUP
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International Business Development Strategist

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

Identified and developed international business opportunities within Special Economic Zones (SEZs) for KW Group, driving trade and achieving development objectives.

Highlights

Identified and developed high-potential business opportunities within Special Economic Zones (SEZs), successfully driving trade and achieving key development objectives.

Conducted in-depth analysis of stakeholder needs, uncovering new business avenues and growth opportunities that expanded market presence.

Cultivated strategic relationships with authorities and potential investors, successfully identifying and securing new projects.

Established and maintained robust global relationships with Special Economic Zones, developers, and investors, facilitating cross-border collaborations.

Provided strategic direction to global investment promotion agencies, ensuring alignment with investor objectives and optimizing investment outcomes.

Education

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Master of Business Administration

International Business & International Marketing

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

BSc (Hons)

Business Information Technology

Languages

English
Setswana

Skills

Project Management

Project & Operations Management, Program Management, Project Delivery.

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Operational Roadmapping.

Leadership

Leadership & Team Building, Talent Development, Team Management.

Business Development

Business Development, Client Relationship Management & Retention, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Acquisition.

Risk Management

Risk Management, Compliance, Operational Risk.

Marketing & Sales

International Marketing, Trade Marketing, Market Research, Sales Strategy, Campaign Management.

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management, Distribution, Purchasing, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Optimization.

Financial Management

Budget Management, KPI Analysis, Financial Feasibility Assessment.

Stakeholder Management

Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Cultivation, Cross-functional Collaboration.

References

Max Mosiakgabo

Managing Director, FranklinCovey, Botswana Plot 17084, Gaborone West. Tel: 3184706 | Mobile: 71342866. Email: max@franklincovey.co.bw

Molibi Maphanyane

Chief Operating Officer, Stencil Technologies, Gaborone, Botswana. Tel: 3165466 | Mobile: 74293546. Email: molibi@stenciltechnologies.com

Charles Moyo

Group CEO, Klip Group, PO Box 192, Klieprivier, Gauteng. Tel: +27 (0) 81 347 6992. Email: ceo@klipgroup.co.za