Ahmad Karofi
Results-driven operations and business leader with over 7 years of experience
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Results-driven operations and business leader with over 7 years of experience spanning enterprise operations, procurement, negotiations, and executive management. Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements, manage regulated and compliance-driven processes, and translate operational and regulatory requirements into commercial value. Strong cross-functional collaborator with experience working alongside legal, finance, and operations teams.
Experience
Managing Director - Thescath Companies Ltd - Kaduna, Nigeria
(2023-01)
- Lead company-wide commercial strategy, enterprise engagements, and contract negotiations
- Oversee procurement, vendor selection, and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements
- Manage cross-functional teams and align operations with revenue and growth objectives
- Drive client retention, expansion, and reporting on revenue performance
Chief Procurement Officer - Thescath Companies Ltd
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
- Led procurement strategy, enterprise negotiations, and supplier contracting
- Worked closely with legal and operations teams to ensure regulatory and compliance alignment
- Supported leadership in translating operational needs into commercial agreements
Regional Manager - Sky-Blue Investment Ltd - Kaduna Branch
(2019-02 - 2021-01)
- Managed regional operations, enterprise clients, and government-adjacent engagements
- Coordinated sales cycles, stakeholder relationships, and operational delivery
- Oversaw forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking
Operations Clerk - Skyblue Investment Nigeria Ltd
(2017-02 - 2019-02)
- Supported enterprise operations, documentation, and client-facing processes
- Assisted in proposal preparation, negotiations, and process optimization
Operations Clerk - Northview Nigeria Limited
(2016-06 - 2017-02)
- Provided operational and administrative support for logistics and enterprise clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Design - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2015)
WAEC / NECO - Federal Government College, Malali, Kaduna (2008)
