Affiliations and Achievements:
1. Regional and Multi-Geographic Experience: Steered end-to-end projects for organizations with cross-border operating units and distributed in-country field sites. Specifically, led projects in Sub-Saharan Africa. Through this, I have cultural awareness and an ability to work seamlessly in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
2. Mix of Consulting and Industry Experience: Served as a management consultant for 7 years and 8+ years in industry. This blend of experience has enabled me deliver on multiple transformational projects. Most notably, led initiatives on strategic planning and execution, organization productivity, operational efficiency, cost reduction and risks management
3. Influential Leader: Led high-performance teams of up to 100+ staff comprising culturally diverse members. Thrives in setting a culture of trust and participation on-site and remotely.
4. Experienced in Budgets and Financial Management: Successfully managed annual operating plans and budgets spread across multiple projects while adhering to compliance and reporting requirements.
5. Multi-Stakeholder Management: Operated in cross-functional or matrix-based environments. Working in and managed multiple teams and initiatives. Engaged directly with diverse stakeholders including regulators, Governments, donors, and third-parties in various sectors.
6. Impactful Communicator: Years of experience pitching to and presenting to diverse audiences including Boards of Directors, Investors, Donors, Regulators, and other stakeholders. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and outstanding presentation and facilitation skills