Expert Details
Competitive Intelligence (CI),Business Intelligence (BI),Market Intelligence (MI) and Due diligence.
ID: 730656
Nigeria
Known for his high level of optimism, he has a CAN DO attitude and personality, is comfortable in whatever environment he finds himself and believes no task is impossible, as long as you set your mind to achieve it
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2005 | Degree: M.Sc Economic | Subject: Economics | Institution: BUK, Kano |
Work History
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| Years: 2011 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Consulting Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Employer is a client-focused Research, Consulting, ESG Rating and Sustainability Advisory firm.Its strength lies in its ability to develop and implement internationalization strategies for companies entering emerging markets and this involves identifying business partners for Global companies looking at expanding their operations into Frontier markets (Africa) with particular focus on Nigeria. Oldstone & Green works with private firms, the public sector and donor organisations in our specialist practice areas. As Consulting Partner, Expert is responsible for 1. Political Risk Analysis 2. Country Risk Analysis 3. Competitive Intelligence (CI) 4. Business Intelligence (BI) 5. Market Intelligence (MI) 6. Due diligence (DD) 7. Research [Political, Market & Financial / Economic] 8. Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) Rating 9. Sustainability Advisory |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2011 | Employer: The HORD Inc | Title: Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:I worked on a project in Adamawa State as an Independent Consultant, working on the total business transformation (restructuring and re-engineering) of an FMCG (Beverage Company) with a monthly turnover in excess of $1.2million.As a member of the consulting team on site, and as part of the restructuring exercise, I am saddled with the responsibility of achieving a rapid best practice business transformation for the beverage company in the area of revenue and cost management across the entire business operations with a focus on People, Process and Technology on one hand and Financial diagnostics on the other hand.My duties, amongst others, is :- • Stakeholder Engagement and business intelligence • Draw up an organization wide organogram, growth strategy, overall business diagnostics and performance management framework. • Set-up a standard Risk management and corporate governance framework • Build a world class performance management framework, which would include amongst other things Manpower planning and succession planning. • Develop a short to medium term management road map and draw up a 5 year strategic plan incorporating possible business line forecast • Set up technology integration, online presence and Management Information System (MIS) reporting • Document and reorganize current internal control practices, procedures and manuals • Identify and organize personnel requirements, technical capabilities and HR operations • Put in place accounting systems, book keeping processes and operational guidance manuals • Document process flows for inventory, purchasing and supply chain cycle, stores and factory operations • Document current marketing mechanisms, logistics and distribution channels, brand awareness campaigns/initiatives and benchmark against industry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Pharez Ratings | Title: Senior Analyst | Department: |
Responsibilities:Pharez Ratings is a SEC licensed Rating Agencies in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Pharez Group, which is made up of Pharez Consulting, Ratings and HCD.As senior analyst in the ratings and research arm, I reported directly to the Group CEO and I also co-built and led the team of analyst that conducted the very first corporate governance rating of Banks in Nigeria. My other responsibilities were P • Analyzing financial statements, building financial models and conducting credit ratings on Financial Institutions, prepare rating reports and conduct surveillance work • Pursue and secure market opportunities in the area of rating and, advisory service • Interview CEOs, CFOs Board members & senior executives. • Develop in–depth knowledge of the company’s financial products, create presentations and written reports • Monitor political and economic developments, using SWOT & PEST analysis and conduct regular surveys of key stakeholders groups. • Lead a team of analyst in conducting pre-ratings meetings and regular outreach event such as ratings interviews, investor briefings and third party presentations • Conducted fundamental research/ studies on economic and financial trends in the Nigerian financial market and other economies |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Employer: Research & Data Services | Title: Analyst | Department: |
Responsibilities:Research and Date Services Ltd REDASEL, a subsidiary of Redasel Group, is one of Nigeria’s premier research firms which offer market research and business consulting services to banks and financial sectors. At REDASEL• Interviewed CEOs, CFOs, Board members & senior executives. • Designed custom surveys • Carry out industry survey and analysis of Oil & Gas industry and other financial institutions revealing their goals, strategies, position and projections • Led a team of researchers in designing, compiling and editing The Nigeria Public Sector Directory (NPSD) & The Nigerian Banking, Insurance & Finance Directory (NBIFD) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2008 | Employer: Shopher Nigeria Ltd. Publishers of The Business Eye Magazine | Title: Senior Writer | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Studied and reported global, regional, and national economic & statistical data• Write incisive personal finance and investment advisory columns and at the same time cover and report activities, trends, events and happenings on the Capital Market • Generated relevant data through research and analysis of economic trends and business indicators in the macro-economic environment and provide weekly research update/ market outlook. • Carry-out interviews and transactional post mortems with CEOs, CFOs, Board members & senior executives. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: Arteria Nigeria Limited Publishers of NETWORTH Magazine | Title: Staff Writer | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Interviewed CEOs, CFOs, Board members & senior executives.• Designed questionnaire and conducted client survey and market research • Conducted research and wrote articles on personal finance, investments, and entrepreneurial issues • Conducted background research on the financial market, institutions, products and persons of interest for purpose of publication, awards, interviews, etc |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2005 | Employer: Dunatrade | Title: Associate | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Interfaced with existing clients and enlisted new clients• Developed and evaluated business proposals, providing regular update on plans, processes, and procedures • Actively involved in business negotiations and financial analysis, demonstrated by consistent business development success and achieving targets through sound feasibility/viability studies |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to 2003 | Employer: Serah Foods & Confectionaries | Title: Associate | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Responsible for collating and communicating business intelligence• Conducted efficient market surveys which necessitated development of an effective market plan and subsequently establishing a sound marketing chain/channel • Responsible for setting sales target for salesmen and van representatives • Carried out aggressive marketing through product display and merchandizing • Instrumental in introducing a new packaging, which increased sales volume by 30 percent |
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Fields of Expertise
analytical research, B2B market research, business research, custom market research, economic research, financial research, market research, environmental risk management, environmental due diligence, environmental investigation, ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standard, risk characterization, environmental site auditing, environmental site assessment, waste minimization, waste reduction, environmental impact, waste management, risk assessment