Johnny Nnamdi Ozuzu
Head Of Sales | VP/BDM Sales. Dubai & UK | Global Capital (UHNI / HNI / Institutional)
Leicester
Summary
Integrity-driven, numbers-led sales leader with 15+ years generating £150M+ in the last 3 years and £350M+ in lifetime transactions across Dubai, UK, Africa, Asia, GCC, and Europe. Trusted by UHNI and HNI investors to turn capital into repeat, high-margin deals. Proven in scaling elite sales teams, accelerating off-plan launches, and opening global feeder markets while consistently exceeding ambitious revenue targets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Founder & Managing Director
DLR Luxury Realty & Investment Ltd – UK & Dubai
London, United Kingdom
06.2025 - Current
- Founded and scaled a luxury real estate advisory and investment platform serving global UHNI and HNI investors
- Built a high-trust investor base across Africa and the international diaspora with repeat capital deployment into Dubai and UK assets
- Led developer advisory mandates covering market entry, sales strategy, team build-out, training, and closing support
- Acted as senior closer on £1M–£5M+ transactions, bulk investor allocations, and portfolio acquisitions
- Personally accountable for revenue delivery, margin discipline, and long-term investor retention
Sales Director
Azizi Developments – Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Senior Sales Leader at one of Dubai’s largest private developers, delivering £150M+ in closed revenue across luxury off-plan and ready developments while spearheading high-value market strategies, UHNI investor engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Built and led high-performance Razor Edge Sales teams (25–30+ Sales-Managers&Executives)
- Spearheaded the opening and scaling of feeder markets across Africa, UK, Europe, Asia, Russia, and GCC, while leading international roadshows & Open House events, UHNI investor forums, and high-impact strategic broker alliances.
- Award-winning Sales Director / VP of the Year (2021, 2023 & 2025), recognized for multiple Chairman’s Monthly Awards and outstanding team leadership excellence.
Head of SaIe - International & Sub-Saharan Africa
Allegiance Real Estate
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Built international sales operations from inception to top-ranked brokerage status.
- Personally led UHNI investor roadshows across Sub-Saharan Africa, securing high-value repeat investment.
- Generated Key Performance Indicator reporting to drive better performance.
- Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing During The Pandemic.
VP Sales
Sobha Realty
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Top-performing Sales Manager and Chairman’s Club Member (2018 & 2019).
- Built and led internal teams and broker networks engagement across ultra-luxury developments.
- Delivered consistent over-target performance via disciplined KPI tracking and conversion optimisation.
Business Development Manager
The Heart of Europe THOE
Dubai, UAE
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Report Directly to the Chiarman , BDM Sales Strategist THEO.
- THEO Sales Leader & Consulting & Training since 2016 | Top Sales Performer delivering high-value deals, consistently surpassing targets, driving teams with expert project knowledge, and leveraging an elite UHNI client database with professionalism and strategic impact.
Sales Manager / Developer Partner
DAMAC Properties – Dubai, UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Enhanced market penetration with effective territory management.
- Closed high-value luxury off-plan and ready transactions across flagship DAMAC developments
- Strong performance across both investor-led and end-user segments
- Strengthened UHNI pipelines across Africa, UK, and GCC
Relationship Manager (Early Career)
EMIRATES NBD BANK. PJSC.
Dubai, UAE
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed high-value client portfolios in a regulated banking environment.
- Developed strong foundations in financial products, compliance, risk management, and revenue accountability.
Education
MBA - MBA
Abu-Dhabi School of Management
UAE01.2010
Bsc - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo (OAU) University
Osun State, Nig.01.2004
Real Estate Regulatory Authority Certificate - RERA
RERA Certified
UAEDiploma - Marketing Communications
London Business School Marketing Communications, London
UNITED KingdomSkills
EXECUTIVE ETHOS
Integrity-led, commercially decisive, and board-ready Highly analytical, numbers-driven, and trusted to scale revenue, protect margins, and lead elite sales organisations globally
Digital marketing strategy
Business networking
Team Leadership
Negotiation tactics
Resourcefulness
Certification
Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Certified, Dubai, UAE
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Additional Information
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
C-level sales and commercial executive with 15+ years of leadership in luxury real estate and cross-border investment markets. Delivered £150M+ in revenue over the last 36 months and £350M+ lifetime transaction value. Recognised for scaling high-performance sales organisations, accelerating launch absorption velocity, opening global feeder markets, and monetising UHNI, HNI, and institutional capital relationships. Trusted partner to boards, founders, and investors.
Timeline
Founder & Managing Director
DLR Luxury Realty & Investment Ltd – UK & Dubai
06.2025 - Current
Sales Director
Azizi Developments – Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 06.2025
Head of SaIe - International & Sub-Saharan Africa
Allegiance Real Estate
11.2020 - 01.2021
VP Sales
Sobha Realty
01.2017 - 12.2019
Business Development Manager
The Heart of Europe THOE
01.2016 - 12.2019
Sales Manager / Developer Partner
DAMAC Properties – Dubai, UAE
02.2012 - 02.2016
Relationship Manager (Early Career)
EMIRATES NBD BANK. PJSC.
01.2010 - 12.2012
MBA - MBA
Abu-Dhabi School of Management
Bsc - Economics
Obafemi Awolowo (OAU) University
Real Estate Regulatory Authority Certificate - RERA
RERA Certified
Diploma - Marketing Communications
London Business School Marketing Communications, London