Accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in board leadership, global operations oversight, and mergers and acquisitions strategy. Demonstrates leadership excellence through influential networking, strategic planning, and investor relationships. Proven track record in driving sales growth strategies, diversity advocacy, and diplomatic negotiation. Expertise in human resources oversight, business development, and regulatory compliance. Adept at managing high-value projects, financial administration, and operational leadership. Committed to fostering organisational leadership and visionary change management to achieve strategic goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Chief executive officer
Kay and Manda Limited
Portharcourt, Rivers state
03.2020 - Current
Directed human resources activities to enhance employee productivity.
Implemented operational efficiencies to streamline workflow processes.
Led merger and acquisition negotiations, successful business expansion resulted.
Managed key stakeholder relationships for smoother project completion.
Improved staff retention with robust HR policies and procedures.
Delivered results under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.
Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
Directed day-to-day work of 20-50 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
Served as official representative of organisation to public groups or government agencies.
Set strategic plans to govern functioning of [Type] operations.
Operations manager
G and B Marine Services
Protharcourt, Rivers State
03.2006 - 10.2008
Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
Devised operational policies for regulatory compliance and best practices adherence.
Created a collaborative work environment for positive team dynamics.
Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
Applied lean principles to operations management, reduced waste significantly.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
Senior Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager – LatAm & Caribbean at Kay International AMEA LimitedSenior Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager – LatAm & Caribbean at Kay International AMEA Limited