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Peter Ibhanesebhor

Toronto,ON

Summary

Visionary executive with 40+ years of leadership in global banking, product management, logistics, and Agile technology. Founder & CEO of Pesebor Maritime, a leading vessel clearance firm recognized for operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in driving multimillion-dollar projects, aligning strategy with execution, and leading cross-functional teams. Certified Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Supply Chain Professional with a forward-thinking, agile mindset ready to lead innovation and growth across business and technology landscapes.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Scrum Master

Alpha Medical Centre
Perth, Australia
04.2022 - Current
  • Serve as a pivotal link between business stakeholders and development teams to ensure service delivery exceeds client expectations.
  • Drive vision formulation, transforming patient needs into actionable team directives while maintaining stakeholder engagement.
  • Manage and prioritize product backlog, facilitating ongoing refinement, sprint planning, and execution for optimal development clarity.
  • Foster Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective) to ensure team alignment and understanding of ongoing processes.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance to oversee test plan development, regression testing, and product validation.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pesebor Maritime
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2000 - 07.2022
  • Founded and led a maritime logistics firm that executed 10,000+ international vessel clearances with a focus on compliance and efficiency.
  • Managed major contracts with global shipping lines, port authorities, and customs agencies, reducing clearance timelines by 60%.
  • Streamlined operations using digital tracking tools and Agile frameworks, boosting efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Led and mentored a 40+ person team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Provided strategic guidance to government and private clients on regulatory compliance and maritime operations.

Senior Risk Advisor

Citadel Assurance
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Advised high-net-worth maritime clients on commercial marine insurance, including cargo protection, indemnity, and third-party liability.
  • Worked cross-functionally with underwriters, logistics teams, and legal advisors to mitigate multimillion-dollar risk portfolios.
  • Delivered client-facing webinars on compliance risks and claims procedures in import/export scenarios.

Head of Import & Export Operations

Coastal Shipping Nigeria Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
06.1992 - 11.2000
  • Promoted through multiple roles to head department operations, managing a team of 20 and multi-million-naira shipments monthly.
  • Spearheaded trade relations with customs and excise, optimizing tariff classification and duty reductions.
  • Introduced automation into manifest processing, cutting clearance times by 40%.
  • Co-led the firm’s digital transformation into early customs software applications.
  • Recognized for record-time resolution of embargo disputes and regulatory bottlenecks.

Trade Finance Officer

Royal Merchant Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
04.1981 - 05.1992
  • Managed Letters of Credit (LCs), foreign exchange documentation, and international transaction approvals for top-tier clients.
  • Trained and led a unit of 10 finance officers in handling international remittances and trade settlements.
  • Designed training modules for new entrants on compliance with IMF/World Bank FX guidelines.
  • Promoted twice for exemplary performance and client retention.

Education

BBA - Business Administration

YABA Institute of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria
06-1981

Skills

  • Executive Leadership & Strategic Vision
  • International Trade & Supply Chain Strategy
  • Agile Project Management (Scrum, SAFe)
  • P&L Ownership & Business Development
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Technology-Driven Process Optimization
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Regulatory Compliance (Global Standards)
  • Team Building, Mentoring & Coaching

Certification

  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • Life License Qualification Program (LLQP)- Pending
  • Agile Fundamentals for Business Leaders (LinkedIn Learning)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Scrum Master

Alpha Medical Centre
04.2022 - Current

Senior Risk Advisor

Citadel Assurance
10.2018 - 02.2020

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Pesebor Maritime
05.2000 - 07.2022

Head of Import & Export Operations

Coastal Shipping Nigeria Ltd
06.1992 - 11.2000

Trade Finance Officer

Royal Merchant Bank
04.1981 - 05.1992

BBA - Business Administration

YABA Institute of Technology

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