Ayoola Gbade-Bello
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
Experienced professional with a decade in strategic business consulting, product development, and performance marketing. Dedicated to digital transformation initiatives at the intersection of business, innovation, and technology in the dynamic startup landscape. Achieved a 25% increase in startup success rates through the launch of Hack for Tomorrow, facilitating support for 15 startups with resource allocation, coaching, mentoring, and empowering over 100 young tech entrepreneurs. Recognized for establishing global partnerships, fostering intercultural exchange, and passionate about empowering youth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Business Officer
Bedouin Group
2023.09 - Current
- Aligned product and service plans with the company’s overarching vision.
- Resulted in the organizational development of high-growth products.
- Spearheaded initiatives promoting youth leadership and cultural engagement.
- Oversaw negotiation, reviewed company financial statements, and conducted financial analyses.
Key Accomplishments:
- Played a pivotal role in gaining global recognition for the company through affiliation with UN Tourism.
- Contributed to year-on-year company growth, achieving a 60% CAGR growth, $1.5m ARR, and positive EBITDA.
Program Manager
Hack For Tomorrow
2022.11 - 2023.12
- Organized two editions of the Tourism Hackathon, earning acclaim at the UN Tourism Global Conference.
- Established key partnerships and external relations, with government, business, and local entities.
Key Accomplishments:
- Referenced in UN Tourism's Roadmap for Tourism (Digitalization) at the G20 India Summit, resulting in a 35% amplification of initiative goals.
Co-founder
BYCEP
2017.03 - 2022.11
- Led outreach to engage 25,000+ students, across university campuses and academies, contributing to BYCEP's recognition as a transformative platform for youth development.
- Addressed product gaps, leading to an increase in platform adoption rates and improvement in user satisfaction.
Key Accomplishments:
- Achieved a remarkable 30% yearly user growth for the platform.
Product Owner (Consultant)
NTDC, Nigeria
2016.10 - 2017.07
- Provided strategic consultancy for Tour Nigeria, contributing to a 20% increase in online engagement.
- Led strategy and stakeholder management for a $4 million ad grant financing for small businesses from Google.
- Contributed to the Nigerian Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020, achieving a 30% increase in visitor interaction.
Key Accomplishments:
- Contributed to a 20% increase in online engagement for the Nigerian Brand, locally and internationally.
Creative Director
Bedouin Group
2013.09 - 2016.08
- Implemented innovative strategies for the One Lagos initiative.
- Led creative teams in creating impactful marketing campaigns for businesses of all sizes such as Oando Plc.
Key Accomplishments:
- Achieved a 25% increase in online engagement for the One Lagos initiative.
- Executed campaigns and events boosted local tourism by 40%, positioning Lagos as a premier travel destination.
- Contributed to a 30% increase in Bedouin Group's revenue.
Education
EDC, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos
03.2009
BA (Hons) - Design and Visual Communication
University of Lagos, Nigeria
11.2006
Skills
- Digital Transformation
- Database Management
- Google Analytics
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Relationship and Team Building
- Outreach and Promotion
- Communication Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Learning
- Negotiation
- Budgeting and Allocation
Websites
Certification
- Micro-Certification (ServiceNow | December 2023)
- Product Management (McKinsey Product Academy | September 2023)
- Project Management (Vstreams Technologies | September 2023)
- Creative Business Bootcamp (Pan Atlantic University, Lagos | September 2021)
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Data Collector | Youthful Cities Project
12/2012 - 08/2013
- Actively participated in comprehensive data collection efforts for Youthful Cities, contributing to the analysis of global urban youth perceptions and priorities across 75 cities, with a focus on Lagos.
- Played a key role in developing and implementing the Youthful Cities Knowledge Platform, the world's largest repository of urban youth-centric knowledge.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering global youth engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Established collaborations with a diverse, global network, fostering partnerships that led to a 20% increase in participating cities and organizations.
- Contributed insights that influenced the strategic direction of the project, emphasizing a data-driven and collaborative approach.
Timeline
Chief Business Officer
Bedouin Group
2023.09 - Current
Program Manager
Hack For Tomorrow
2022.11 - 2023.12
Co-founder
BYCEP
2017.03 - 2022.11
Product Owner (Consultant)
NTDC, Nigeria
2016.10 - 2017.07
Creative Director
Bedouin Group
2013.09 - 2016.08
EDC, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos
BA (Hons) - Design and Visual Communication
University of Lagos, Nigeria
- Micro-Certification (ServiceNow | December 2023)
- Product Management (McKinsey Product Academy | September 2023)
- Project Management (Vstreams Technologies | September 2023)
- Creative Business Bootcamp (Pan Atlantic University, Lagos | September 2021)
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