Hadi Ekezie
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and dual Licensed Lawyer (Ontario, CA & Nigeria) with 14+ years' experience in Procurement, Corporate & Commercial Law, Litigation, Vendor Conflict Management, Supply Chain Management, Contract & Policy drafting, Compliance and Contract Management. Expert communicator with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Conflicts of Interest Management
Metrolinx
Toronto, Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Directs conflict of interest management at Metrolinx, developing stringent policies to maintain organizational integrity.
- Develops cutting-edge conflict of interest resolution strategies, leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance transparency across departments.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments identifying potential conflicts and implementing proactive measures to mitigate ethical concerns.
- Foster a culture of ethical decision-making through cross-functional partnerships, trainings programs and open communication channels.
Vendor Conflict of Interest & Compliance Specialist
Metrolinx
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Directs vendor conflict resolution assessments involving internal clients, external clients, and third parties.
- Conducts trainings for business units on conflict identification and resolution.
- Conveys COI Committee's decisions and required mitigation measures to stakeholders.
- Oversees conflict management and delivers bi-weekly presentations to the COI Committee.
- Refined Metrolinx's conflict of interest policy to address various types of conflicts.
Procurement Analyst
Danby
Guelph, Canada
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Handled vendor research, contract management, and compliance.
- Oversaw procurement activities involving supplier relationship management and service maintenance.
- Manages acquisition planning, vendor RFQ/RFP, contract award, and administration processes.
- Collaborates with multiple business units, internal and external stakeholders to enhance performance and resolve contractual disputes.
- Monitored monthly KPIs related to suppliers and identified opportunities for improvement.
Sales and Costing Administrator
Restoration Design Inc.
Guelph, Canada
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepares Service Level Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and Statements of Work during negotiation processes.
- Updated and monitored online system for contract lifecycle.
- Managed and directed custom brokerage clearance and documentation for consolidated shipments to domestic and global destinations.
- Facilitated tracking and monitoring of shipments.
Corporate Legal Counsel
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Achieved savings exceeding $5M through efficient management of a diverse litigation portfolio with over 50 law firms.
- Negotiated and amended various contracts exceeding $100 million, contributing to significant cost savings.
- Assisted in the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents.
- Interpreted statutes, case law, and regulations related to various legal proceedings.
- Prepared contracts, governance documents and legal documentation related to business operations, finances and non-disclosure policies.
- Attended court hearings as necessary to represent the employer or provide testimony as a witness.
Procurement Officer
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2011 - 02.2017
- Boosted Group's productivity by 60% in 3 months by maintaining strict adherence to project timelines.
- Assisted in managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, contracts and purchase orders efficiently.
- Fostered collaboration with stakeholders, departments, and vendors to align goals and objectives.
- Developed procurement and sourcing strategies.
- Drafted agreement terms and managed contract amendments.
- Conducted efficient evaluations of pricing requests in accordance with bid requirements.
Associate Lawyer
Afe Babalola & Co
Lagos , Nigeria
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Drafted legal briefs and appeals for state and federal court filings.
- Conducted interviews with clients and witnesses to gather detailed case insights.
- Performed comprehensive legal research to create detailed legal documents.
- Appeared in court on behalf of clients to present arguments and evidence.
Education
Member, Law Society of Ontario - Barrister And Solicitor
Law Society of Ontario
Toronto, Ontario03.2024
APICS CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional
Toronto, Ontario03.2021
Post graduate certificate - Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Purchasing & Global Supply Chain
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario04.2020
Associate -
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
United Kingdom11.2010
Chartered Secretary & Administrator -
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
United Kingdom02.2009
Member, Nigerian Bar - Law License
The Council of Legal Education
Nigeria09-2009
Bachelor of Laws -
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Nigeria12.2007
Skills
- Contract Law Expertise
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- Legal Advisory Expertise
- Certified Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma
- International Trade Compliance
- Government Procurement Expertise
- Tender Management Expertise
- Commercial Agreement Negotiation
- Intellectual property
- Dispute Resolution Expertise
- Legal Document Drafting
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Ethics management
- Litigation management
- Legal Research and Writing
- Construction Contract Law Knowledge
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Data Privacy Management
Volunteer Experience
- Corporate Social Responsibility Project, N4M/CAD14,527 raised for Glory Land Secondary School, Nigeria.
- Holy Rosary Catholic School, Scientists in the classroom Project.
Awards
- Dean's Honors List, 2020
- Award for Excellence, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, 2018
- Most Disruptive Idea, Corporate Services Division Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, 2017
Timeline
Manager, Conflicts of Interest Management
Metrolinx
10.2024 - Current
Vendor Conflict of Interest & Compliance Specialist
Metrolinx
01.2022 - 10.2024
Procurement Analyst
Danby
08.2021 - 01.2022
Sales and Costing Administrator
Restoration Design Inc.
11.2020 - 07.2021
Corporate Legal Counsel
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
02.2017 - 05.2019
Procurement Officer
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
12.2011 - 02.2017
Associate Lawyer
Afe Babalola & Co
03.2010 - 03.2011
Member, Law Society of Ontario - Barrister And Solicitor
Law Society of Ontario
APICS CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional
Post graduate certificate - Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Lean Six Sigma, Purchasing & Global Supply Chain
Mohawk College
Associate -
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Chartered Secretary & Administrator -
The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
Member, Nigerian Bar - Law License
The Council of Legal Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Ambrose Alli University
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