Ayo Sowemimo

Ayo Sowemimo-|- | Calgary, Canada T2X 5L1 http://www.linkedin.com/in/ayo-sowemimo-/ Summary Strategic business architecture and commercial operations leader with over 14+ years of experience delivering business transformation, contract governance, operational and capability development across the energy, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Adept at developing operating models, aligning enterprise strategy with execution, and managing highvalue commercial agreements. Skilled in risk mitigation, supplier and vendor management, contract lifecycle administration, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in driving sourcing initiatives, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring compliance with organizational standards and policies. Skills • • • • • • Business Architecture & Strategy Execution Energy & Infrastructure Enterprise Capability Modeling & Roadmap Development Contract Lifecycle Management Supply Chain Management Contract Management ● Continuous Improvement & Lean Operations ● Commercial Contract Negotiation ● Vendor Management & Performance Monitoring ● Financial Forecasting & Risk Mitigation. ● Project Planning / Management ● Primavera P6 Experience Raven Energy Solutions Snr Business Advisor – Strategic Partnerships May 2023 – February 2025 • Negotiated high-value gas-to-methanol trade agreements with Canadian natural gas producers, aligning with company growth strategy • Oversaw full contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with legal, financial, and compliance standards. • Maintained and updated the contract repository, tracking renewals and expirations, and coordinating follow-ups on necessary actions. • Supported sourcing initiatives by evaluating suppliers, managing bid processes, and helping execute agreements for innovative energy solutions. • Exploited new markets for the potential deployment of RES’s innovative modular facility design and managed the opportunity pipeline for future projects. Mitsubishi Corporation Business Development Manager – Energy & Infrastructure June 2018 – October 2024 • Designed and executed business architecture strategies to support expansion into new markets across energy and infrastructure sectors. • Led the sourcing and contracting of turbomachinery and infrastructure components, reducing lead time and enhancing service delivery. • Successfully improved supply chain efficiency and service delivery, achieving a 20% increase in order fulfilment and securing $250M+ in additional revenue. • Facilitated the overseas project development plans with cross-functional teams and led the JV agreements with partners. • Led cross-border bidding and acquisition initiatives, including 60% equity bid for a national power utility. • Supported the Diamond Gas International (DGI) – LNG teams with intelligence and forecast of global supplies for the EMEA and Asia regions. GE Oil & Gas Commercial Manager – Subsea Services December 2013 – August 2017 • Managed contract renewals and execution in alignment with commercial policies and stakeholder expectations. • Achieved a year-on-year commercial sales target for services, manufacturing, spares, in excess of $100M+ • Delivered key client projects including refurbishment and service agreements for subsea installations. Built cost models for all elements of service proposals. • Optimized service delivery frameworks by implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reducing project lead times and enhancing customer satisfaction. • Led the negotiation of commercial terms and conditions and consortium contracts with regional heads and successfully delivered the refurbishment of GE Subsea XTrees, replacement of SCMs for IOCs with commercial service agreements. • Sought new tactical opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain to deliver cost-saving efficiencies and service improvements. PE Energy Ltd Business Development Executive May 2013 – December 2013 • Closed multi-million-dollar contracts through negotiating value driven proposals and contractual alignment. • Mapped and optimized business processes to improve efficiency and streamline service offerings. • Served as international ambassador in customer-facing engagements and participation in industry events to build a network for the opportunity pipeline. Lagos State Government (LASG) Senior Planning Officer September 2012 – May 2013 • Facilitated implementation of the Ten Point Agenda Millenium Development Goals, Vision 2020, and other strategic planning documents. • Led the onboarding of new vendors and contractors, supporting the integration into business operations. Reviewed and negotiated client contracts, aligning with company strategy and ensuring legal compliance. babyHydro Ltd – Hydrobot RSS Project Marketing Executive October 2011 – September 2012 • Designed marketing strategies for developing small-scale hydropower using Hydrobot Remote Sensing software with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization – Regional Centre (UNIDO-RC). • Created partnerships with leading Small-Scale hydro developers in the region and determined key demographic and secondary markets for effective business planning Ekine International Consultant Analyst January 2011 – January 2012 • Supervised and scheduled the planning of construction projects and activities using Primavera P6 and implementing lean operations • Coordinated new sales pursuits, assisting with marketing, sales management, accounting, and logistics. Education and Training ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PMI | USA Project Management Professional Expected in 05/2025 Aveta Business Institute | USA Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Certified) 09/2012 - #- University of Dundee | UK Executive MBA in International Oil and Gas Management, Energy, Petroleum, Mineral Law and Policy 09/08 - 10/2010 University of Lagos | Nigeria Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science 03/04 - 04/2007 Earlier Experience -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Business Analyst, Bass Foods Ltd. • Learning and Development Officer, IBR Systems Consulting