BENJAMIN MATHIAS OKECHUKWU
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Senior Director with a proven track record at Gborn Global Ltd, driving organizational transformation and enhancing employee engagement. Expert in change impact assessments and stakeholder communication, I spearheaded DEI strategies that significantly improved retention. Committed to leveraging data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Culture, People Services & Organizational Effectiveness
Gborn Global Ltd
, Nigeria
01.2019 - Current
- Organizational Transformation: Led comprehensive change management initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement
- DEI Implementation: Developed and executed DEI strategies, resulting in a 25% improvement in employee retention
- Change Adoption: Designed change adoption frameworks and conducted impact assessments to ensure seamless organizational transitions
- Governance & Strategy: Facilitated strategic planning to implement governance frameworks and defined KPIs to measure success
Managing Director
Skymint Energy Ltd
, Nigeria
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Process Optimization: Directed strategic change initiatives, achieving a 20% improvement in operational efficiency
- Technology Integration: Spearheaded company-wide technology adoption, focusing on stakeholder engagement and training programs
- Strategic Alignment: Aligned organizational change efforts with industry trends to meet long-term strategic goals
Project Manager
Shorelink Oil & Gas Services Ltd
, Nigeria
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Project Delivery: Managed large-scale projects focusing on organizational change and adoption strategies
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Increased operational productivity by 18% through stakeholder alignment and targeted training plans
- Change Readiness: Streamlined business processes and bolstered change readiness across teams
Business Development Assistant Manager
Shorelink Oil & Gas Services Ltd
, Nigeria
02.2010 - 03.2013
- Revenue Growth: Executed change management initiatives to drive customer-centric strategies, increasing revenue by 10%
- Customer Engagement: Enhanced stakeholder relationships and service adoption through effective change initiatives
Education
PhD - Organizational Behavior
Rivers State University
Port Harcourt. Rivers 11-2022
MSc - Management
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt05-2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt06-2012
BSc - Human Physiology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt04-2002
Skills
- Change Impact Assessments & Resistance Mitigation
- Organizational Change
- Frameworks & Adoption Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategies
- Organizational Effectiveness & Transformation
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Agile Methodologies & Scrum
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Data-Driven Decision Making & KPI Monitoring
- Leadership Development & Team Management
- Process Optimization & Governance Frameworks
Certification
- Project Management Professional, In Progress
- Crisis Intervention & Verbal De-Escalation, 2025
- Certified Change Practitioner, 2024
- Certified Scrum Master, 2024
- Certified Train-the-Trainer, 2024
- Human Resources Professional Association Member, 2023, Ontario, Canada
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness, 2023
- Private Security & Investigative Services License, 2023, Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- Student Union Best High School Science Student Award Recipient
- Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Host Community Best Tertiary Student Award Recipient
- Christ Embassy Healing School Partnership Award Recipient
- Christ Tribe, Toronto Men's Fellowship President
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director, Culture, People Services & Organizational Effectiveness
Gborn Global Ltd
01.2019 - Current
Managing Director
Skymint Energy Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Shorelink Oil & Gas Services Ltd
04.2013 - 05.2016
Business Development Assistant Manager
Shorelink Oil & Gas Services Ltd
02.2010 - 03.2013
PhD - Organizational Behavior
Rivers State University
MSc - Management
University of Port Harcourt
Postgraduate Diploma - Management
University of Port Harcourt
BSc - Human Physiology
University of Port Harcourt
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