ADENIYI JONES AJIFOWOWE

✅ Strategic Business Expansion

Enhanced board effectiveness by implementing strategic planning processes and conducting regular performance evaluations.

Navigated complex business challenges with informed decision-making, leveraging analytical skills and industry expertise.

Spearheaded the development and execution of a 5-year strategic roadmap that resulted in First Owat Group expanding into three new sectors: agro-processing, logistics, and export services.

✅ Securing High-Value Partnerships & Contracts

Oversaw high-level negotiations that led to the signing of multi-million naira contracts with key government agencies and international trade partners, enhancing the Group's market footprint.

✅ Corporate Governance & Board Development

Instituted modern corporate governance structures and best practices across all subsidiaries, including the formation of key board committees (Audit, Risk, and Strategy) to enhance transparency and decision-making.

✅ Capital & Investment Growth

Facilitated access to over ₦500 million in funding through equity investors and strategic financial partnerships, strengthening the Group’s capital base and enabling sustainable expansion.

✅ Driving Innovation in Agribusiness

Championed the launch of First Owat AgroTech, a subsidiary focused on digitizing farming practices and integrating smart technologies, leading to a 40% increase in farm productivity.

✅ Sustainability & CSR Initiatives

Led the establishment of the First Owat Impact Fund, which supports rural farmers, youth training programs, and environmental sustainability initiatives, impacting over 1,000 beneficiaries across Nigeria.

✅ Board Leadership & Mentorship

Built and nurtured a dynamic, high-performing board by recruiting experienced directors and mentoring upcoming executives, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and accountability.

• Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify potential investment opportunities, contributing to the overall profitability of the organization.
• Developed innovative approaches for problem-solving that enabled companies to overcome challenges more effectively.
• Established key performance metrics to track progress toward achieving organizational goals, ensuring accountability and transparency across all departments.
• Managed high-profile client engagements, consistently delivering exceptional results that exceeded expectations for both parties involved.
• Led cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of key milestones within budget constraints.

✅ Pan-African Partnership Development

Successfully brokered over 30 strategic partnerships between ECOSOCC and regional development agencies, private sector organizations, and civil society groups to support socio-economic growth across member states.

✅ Funding & Resource Mobilization

Led business development strategies that resulted in the mobilization of over $5 million in donor funding and technical support from key partners including the AfDB, UNECA, and the EU, driving key ECOSOCC initiatives.

✅ Private Sector Integration into AU Agenda 2063

Designed and implemented frameworks that engaged private sector actors in delivering components of the AU Agenda 2063, aligning business growth opportunities with continental development priorities.

✅ SME and Youth Empowerment Programs

Coordinated continent-wide initiatives to support youth-led startups and SMEs, reaching over 2,000 entrepreneurs with capacity building, grants access, and business matchmaking opportunities.

✅ Policy Influence & Stakeholder Engagement

Played a key role in shaping policy recommendations on economic development by facilitating consultative forums between civil society, business leaders, and AU organs.

✅ Cross-Border Trade Facilitation Support

Supported implementation efforts of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by designing engagement strategies to onboard local businesses and civil society organizations.

✅ Digital Transformation Initiatives

Led the development of a digital engagement platform that streamlined partner onboarding, project tracking, and reporting for ECOSOCC’s business development programs across all 55 member states.

✅ Cash & Liquidity Optimization

Supported treasury operations in managing daily cash positions across multiple corporate accounts, contributing to a 15% improvement in liquidity efficiency.

✅ Risk Mitigation & Controls

Assisted in monitoring FX exposure and interest rate risks for corporate clients, ensuring compliance with RMB’s risk appetite framework and reducing exposure-related errors by 20%.

✅ Support in Treasury Product Structuring

Collaborated with senior specialists in developing tailored treasury solutions for clients, including short-term investment products and hedging instruments.

✅ Data Analysis & Reporting

Prepared and validated daily treasury reports and cash flow forecasts, supporting key decision-making for investment and funding strategies.

✅ Client Support & Transaction Execution

Facilitated smooth execution of client treasury transactions, ensuring accurate settlements and prompt issue resolution, which helped maintain a 98% client satisfaction score.

✅ Treasury Systems Proficiency

Gained hands-on experience using RMB’s treasury platforms and tools (e.g. Murex, Bloomberg), enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

✅ Team Integration & Learning Agility

Despite working part-time, integrated quickly into a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and contributed meaningfully to team projects, earning recognition for adaptability and professionalism.

✅ Exceeded Sales Targets Consistently

Achieved 120%+ of monthly sales targets for 9 consecutive months, ranking among the top 5% of sales performers nationally.

✅ Customer Acquisition & Retention

Successfully onboarded over 1,000 new customers within a single financial year, while maintaining a 90%+ customer satisfaction rating through excellent after-sales support.

✅ Boosted Corporate Account Growth

Played a key role in securing and managing 15+ corporate accounts, contributing to a 25% increase in B2B revenue for the regional office.

✅ Product Upselling & Cross-Selling

Increased average revenue per user (ARPU) by 18% through effective upselling of data bundles, device insurance, and value-added services.

✅ Sales Training & Peer Support

Mentored new sales agents on best practices, sales techniques, and customer engagement, improving team performance and reducing onboarding time by 30%.

✅ CRM & Pipeline Optimization

Used Cell C’s CRM tools to streamline customer tracking and follow-ups, reducing lead conversion time by 40% and increasing closure rates.

✅ Market Penetration Campaigns

Actively participated in regional marketing and sales campaigns that helped boost Cell C’s brand visibility and subscriber base in underserved areas.