DevNetJobs logo
Network of International Development Professionals
Over 500,000 members. Join today or
ISRAEL OKUJAGU
Country Manager, Liberia & Sierra Leone Operations, , SONOCO S.A. a multinational, diverse businesses group
Monrovia, Liberia
I am a business management professional, with expertise in finance, business operations, budgeting and controls, supply chain systems, and route-to-market management
Send email Contact ISRAEL OKUJAGU
Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
Professional Experience:
Started out in professional financial audit with Pannell Kerr Forster, where I gained valuable and relevant experience in Accounting and Internal Control systems

I then progressed into the Petroleum marketing industry with Mobil Oil as a General Accountant of the business unit in Liberia.

I later got employed in the Coca-Cola system as Finance Manager of their business unit in Liberia.

I was eventually progressed into the role of Country Manager at Coca-Cola operations in Sierra Leone.

After 10 years in this role, I was given the responsibility to manage the operations of both Liberia and Sierra Leone.

I am currently engaged by SONOCO S.A. to establish their business in the countries of Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Education:
Successfully completed my bachelor's degree in Business Management, with emphasis in Accounting.

Also completed an MBA degree, with concentration in Finance.

Subsequently trained in Route-to-Market systems administration, Business Improvement programs, and Incident Management and Crisis Resolution mechanisms.
Affiliations and Achievements:
- Served as Chairman of the Sierra Leone Association of Manufacturers for over 5 years

- Served as a board member of the Sierra Leone Investment & Export Promotion Agency

Special recognition by the EURASIA unit of The Coca-Cola Company for exceptional Leadership of the Sierra Leonean business unit during the EBOLA outbreak in the West Africa region between 2014-2016

Successfully managed the transformation of the business units of Liberia and Sierra Leone of the Coca-Cola Company.

Available for:
  • Job opportunities

    Years of Experience:
    More than 20 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English
    Nationality:
    Liberia
    Jobseekers: Subscribe to Value Membership | Broadcast Resume
    Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise | Contact us
    Copyright @ 2011, DevNetJobs.org, All rights reserved