Cudge Idowu
Founder & Operations Lead
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Senior operations leader with over 18 years of combined experience in manufacturing, export logistics, performance management, and agribusiness strategy. Proven ability to build and scale efficient systems from the ground up, both in multinational settings (UK) and entrepreneurial ventures (Nigeria). Adept at aligning business objectives with operations, navigating compliance risks, and leading cross-functional teams.
Experience
Founder & Operations Lead at Cudge Agro Enterprise (2017-01 – 2023-12)
- Built and scaled a commercial fish farming and export business, servicing both local restaurant chains and international markets in Europe and the U.S.
- Designed and implemented pricing, feeding, and inventory models optimizing ROI against volatile FX and local currency rates.
- Led sourcing, procurement, and production while overseeing logistics and compliance processes across borders.
- Increased export profitability by 30% by minimizing losses through better risk analysis and operational tracking.
Operations Manager – Quality & Performance at Xerox (2015-03 – 2018-06)
- Spearheaded product quality assurance and compliance audits across high- risk categories.
- Led team in producing detailed quarterly reports that informed product improvements and market performance.
- Developed systems for capturing and reporting performance trends, reducing waste and inefficiencies.
Business Performance Analyst at Xerox (2011-01 – 2015-05)
- Reduced project implementation timelines by 40% via new development lifecycle strategy.
- Used Tableau and Excel dashboards to present insights to executive management, driving business decisions.
- Collaborated with IT and production teams to align tools with business goals.
Business Support Analyst at Xerox (2009-01 – 2010-12)
- Improved order fulfilment timelines through issue diagnosis and process re- mapping.
- Coordinated with multiple departments to enhance distribution strategy.
Software Analyst at Tritech Computers (2002-02 – 2005-05)
- Conducted quality tests, supported software implementation, and advised SMEs on adoption strategies.
Education
M.Sc. in Managing Business Performance – University of Salford
B.Sc. in Computer Science – Olabisi Onabanjo University
