Akerewusi Olufemi
Block I, D2, Mende Villa, 12 Olatunde Sanni Crescent, Mende Maryland,Lagos
Summary
Visionary leader with a proven track record of catalyzing rapid business growth and achieving remarkable financial milestones. Successfully launched and steered a new finance company to break even within the first year of operations, followed by an impressive revenue. Demonstrates exceptional acumen in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial innovation.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Platform Finance Limited
05.2023 - Current
- Architected and executed comprehensive strategic initiatives, resulting in consistent achievement of long-term organizational objectives and sustainable growth
- Cultivated high-value business opportunities by leveraging an extensive industry network and forging strategic alliances, driving significant revenue expansion
- Spearheaded the implementation of strategic business plans, ensuring consistent attainment of accounting benchmarks, regulatory compliance standards, and ambitious revenue targets
- Engineered and deployed a robust risk management framework, successfully maintaining the non-performing loan ratio below 5%, safeguarding the company's financial health
- Provided visionary leadership and exercised executive oversight across all operational facets of Platform Finance Limited, steering the organization towards market leadership
- Orchestrated a remarkable 100% year-over-year revenue growth through strategic market analysis, identification of lucrative business opportunities, and expansion of the company's service portfolio
- Strategically expanded market presence through expert negotiation of key partnerships and execution of value-accretive acquisitions, significantly enhancing the company's competitive position
- Elevated overall company performance through the design and implementation of innovative management initiatives and operational streamlining, resulting in enhanced efficiency and profitability
- Instituted state-of-the-art financial controls and reporting systems, dramatically improving forecasting accuracy and optimizing budget management processes
Financial Consultant
Conglomerate Company
10.2021 - Current
- Analyzed market trends and identified investment opportunities, resulting in enhanced portfolio performance.
- Managed a diverse range of client portfolios, consistently outperforming benchmark indices.
- Built strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
- Implemented tax-saving strategies for clients, maximizing returns and minimizing liabilities.
- Expanded client base through targeted marketing efforts and referrals from satisfied customers.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
HEAD (Corporate Bank Lagos Mainland & Agric Division)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
11.2013 - Current
- Provide Leadership and Technical Direction the Division
- Map out Strategies to Achieve Set Goals and Budgets in the Division
- Setting of Goals and Targets for the Relationship Managers Heads in the Division
- Supervising Relationship Managers in the Group
DIVISIONAL HEAD (Commercial Bank Lagos Mainland & Agric Divisions)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
06.2011 - 11.2013
- Provide Leadership and Technical Direction the Division
- Map out Strategies to Achieve Set Goals and Budgets in the Division
- Setting of Goals and Targets for the Group Heads Heads in the Division
- Supervising Group Heads in the Divisions
CORPORATE BANKING (Metals & Metal Fabrication)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
08.2006 - 05.2011
- Customers Prospecting
- Relationship Management
- Credit Packaging, Appraisal and Monitoring
CORPORATE BANKING (SBU) (Multinationals)
First Bank of Nigeria Plc
10.2003 - 08.2006
- Customers Prospecting
- Relationship Management
- Credit Packaging, Appraisal and Monitoring
CORPORATE BANKING
Marina International Bank Limited
02.2000 - 10.2003
- Customers Prospecting
- Relationship Management
- Credit Packaging, Appraisal and Monitoring
- Acting Branch Manager (Ikeja Branch)
Banking Executive
Merchant Banking Corporation
06.1999 - 02.2000
KANO BRANCH
Merchant Banking Corporation
06.1998 - 02.2000
- Customers Prospecting
- Relationship Management
- Credit Packaging, Appraisal and Monitoring
- Treasury Management
- Head of Operations
- Acting Branch Manager
TREASURY OPERATIONS (HQ)
Merchant Banking Corporation
02.1995 - 06.1998
- Inter-bank Transfers
- Purchase and Sales of Commercial Papers and Bankers Acceptances
- Accruals of Interest Earn on Commercial Papers and Bankers Acceptances
- Lease Rental Income
- Placement and Deposit
- Afrexim Deposit
- Quality Captain
- L/C Guarantee
- Volume Statistics
- Bonds, Leases and Guarantees
- Proofing And Reconciliation of Internal And External Accounts
- Acting Head of Operations (Abuja Branch)
Graduate Trainee
Merchant Banking Corporation
02.1995 - 02.1996
(NYSC)
First Bank Nigeria PLC
05.1993 - 05.1994
CREDIT RISK/CONTROL DEPARTMENT
First Bank Nigeria PLC (NYSC)
05.1993 - 05.1994
- Initiating Review on Loan Application
- Monitoring Overdraft Facilities
- Querying Excesses on Overdraft Facilities
- Coalition of Financial Returns
Education
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
University of Lagos
01.2003
B.Agric. - Economics
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State01.1992
W.A.S.C -
Idi-Ito High School
01.1985
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Revenue Growth
- Revenue growth management
- Marketing Strategies
- Organizational Structuring
Coursework
- Positive Leadership: Building Excellence Program, Michigan Ross Executive Education, USA, 01/01/05, 06/22/17
- Executive Leadership Program, Cranfield School of Management, UK, 05/23/13, 05/25/13
- Leading Strategic Growth and Change, Columbia Business School, New York, USA, 11/01/09, 11/06/09
- Advance Credit Skills Development, Omega Performance, United Kingdom, 03/06/09, 03/13/09
- Key Account Management, Lagos Business School, Lagos, 08/02/04, 08/06/04
- Credit Analysis and Management, Lagos Business School, Lagos, 04/22/02, 04/27/02
Appointments
Director, Guaranty Trust Bank, Sierra-Leone, 02/01/19, 05/31/21, (Chairman, Board Credit Committee)
Membershipofprofessionalbodies
Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, Honorary Fellow
Membershipsocial
- Ikoyi Club
- Lagos Country Club
Awards
- University Undergraduate Scholarship, 1991 - 1992
- N.Y.S.C Letter of Commendation, 1993/1994
References
- Mrs. Cathy Echeozo, Cathingens Limited, 4A Omololu Olayinka Close, Off AJ Marinho Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos
- Mr. Adebisi Shonubi, Deputy Governor, Operations, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja
Hobbies and Interests
- Music
- Reading
- Lawn and Table Tennis
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Osun
- Date of Birth: 06/17/70
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated the successful launch of a cutting-edge finance company, navigating complex market dynamics to achieve break-even within the inaugural year
- Engineered an aggressive growth strategy, resulting in the achievement of revenue target in the first year, outpacing industry benchmarks and establishing the company as a formidable market player
- Spearheaded strategic initiatives that positioned the company at the forefront of industry trends, capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the Nigerian financial sector
Certification
Honorary, Member, The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Timeline
Managing Director
Platform Finance Limited
05.2023 - Current
Financial Consultant
Conglomerate Company
10.2021 - Current
HEAD (Corporate Bank Lagos Mainland & Agric Division)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
11.2013 - Current
DIVISIONAL HEAD (Commercial Bank Lagos Mainland & Agric Divisions)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
06.2011 - 11.2013
CORPORATE BANKING (Metals & Metal Fabrication)
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
08.2006 - 05.2011
CORPORATE BANKING (SBU) (Multinationals)
First Bank of Nigeria Plc
10.2003 - 08.2006
CORPORATE BANKING
Marina International Bank Limited
02.2000 - 10.2003
Banking Executive
Merchant Banking Corporation
06.1999 - 02.2000
KANO BRANCH
Merchant Banking Corporation
06.1998 - 02.2000
TREASURY OPERATIONS (HQ)
Merchant Banking Corporation
02.1995 - 06.1998
Graduate Trainee
Merchant Banking Corporation
02.1995 - 02.1996
(NYSC)
First Bank Nigeria PLC
05.1993 - 05.1994
CREDIT RISK/CONTROL DEPARTMENT
First Bank Nigeria PLC (NYSC)
05.1993 - 05.1994
B.Agric. - Economics
University of Ilorin
W.A.S.C -
Idi-Ito High School
Honorary, Member, The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria
Masters of Business Administration - Finance
University of Lagos
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