Head, Strategy, Research & Investor Relations - Africa Prudential Plc
(2025-02)
- Spearheaded corporate strategy development, design, and execution, aligned with evolving market trends and business priorities.
- Led strategic research initiatives and oversaw competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities.
- Facilitated strategy sessions at both board and executive management levels
- Provided key advice to the Chief Executive Officer and other C-suites on the best direction for the business.
- Provided business development insights and identified new market opportunities across different sectors in the Nigerian Economy.
- Managed investor relations, fostering transparency and active engagement with shareholders and analysts.
- Analysed business performance and delivered insights to guide executive decisions.
- Oversaw strategic partnerships, corporate development, and innovation-led expansion.
- Produced thought leadership content and market reports to reinforce brand positioning.
- Track KPIs, highlight gaps, and implement performance-improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated key trainings on strategy execution, product pricing, goal setting, and Microsoft tools – Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Head, Strategy & Products - Tangerine General Insurance
(2024-04 - 2025-01)
- Developed and rolled out a 5-year strategic roadmap, aligning corporate and business unit goals.
- Drove the formulation, design, and execution of corporate strategy in line with market dynamics and organizational priorities.
- Conducted market intelligence and identified emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Led strategic research and competitive intelligence initiatives to uncover new growth opportunities.
- Facilitated high-level strategy sessions with both the Board and Executive Management.
- Advised the Chief Executive Officer and C-Suite executives on optimal business direction and decision-making.
- Assessed business performance and delivered actionable insights to inform executive decisions.
- Oversaw strategic partnerships, corporate development efforts, and innovation-driven growth initiatives.
- Monitored KPIs, identified performance gaps, and implemented improvement measures.
- Facilitated training programs on strategy execution, product pricing, goal setting, and Microsoft productivity tools (Excel and PowerPoint).
- Designed and implemented the corporate product roadmap, improving market penetration.
- Led end-to-end product development and go-to-market strategy.
- Defined value propositions and owned business cases to ensure profitability.
- Delivered actionable market insights to executive stakeholders.
Senior Consultant, Strategy & Customer Solutions - KPMG
(2023-09 - 2024-03)
- Led strategy and business transformation projects for leading private sector clients in financial services, consumer markets, and energy.
- Conducted market research, competitor benchmarking, and financial analysis to support clients in identifying growth opportunities and achieving sustainable profitability.
- Designed and implemented target operating models, performance improvement frameworks, and cost optimization strategies for corporate clients.
- Advised executives on digital transformation, customer experience, and innovation strategies tailored to the Nigerian and wider African market.
- Delivered feasibility studies and business cases for market entry, product expansion, and investment decisions.
- Facilitated executive workshops and strategy sessions, aligning leadership teams on growth priorities and transformation roadmaps.
- Produced thought leadership reports and industry insights to support client decision-making and reinforce KPMG's market positioning.
- Oversaw project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs while managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Supported business development through proposal development, RFP responses, and client pitch presentations.
- Mentored and supervised junior consultants, ensuring consistent knowledge transfer and capability building within the team.
Strategy Implementation Officer - Continental Reinsurance
(2021-08 - 2023-07)
- Developed the 2022–2024 strategic plan and facilitated stakeholder alignment.
- Communicated strategy across multiple internal forums including board and town hall meetings.
- Managed a credit control optimization project that reduced group receivables by 24%.
- Established a company-wide project portfolio for streamlined project oversight.
- Led the centralization of best practices across regional offices.
- Implemented performance improvement initiatives in cash collection.
- Delivered macroeconomic, industry, and competitor analysis reports.
- Supported executive decision-making through board reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
- Led CRe market analysis, enhancing client engagement and market strategy.
- Developed AM Best and internal rating presentation materials.
- Initiated a real-time BD team sales log for performance tracking.
Strategy Analyst - Sanlam Nigeria
(2017-07 - 2021-08)
- Maintained macroeconomic, industry, and competitive intelligence databases.
- Conducted impact analyses and presented insights to management.
- Delivered detailed Exco and board-level reports.
- Managed internal and external customer satisfaction surveys.
- Provided sales support with market research, proposals, and presentations.
- Coordinated major research projects involving consultants and internal stakeholders.
- Conducted intercompany synergy reporting within the FBN Holdings Group.
Graduate Intern - Morgan Capital Securities Ltd
(2017-01 - 2017-04)
- Supported internal control processes and KYC documentation.
- Managed customer queries and walk-in sales.
- Handled general administrative responsibilities.
