OLUWAKEMI MARIA BALOGUN (NEE OTOKI)
- --- Ikoyi, Lagos
PROFILE
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Committed Strategist using exceptional leadership, organisational and communication skills with
over 10 years of experience in managing high-performing cross-functional teams; well-versed in
100% product delivery to lead projects, company operations and business growth
An innovative business leader able to step into any Strategy, Innovation and Digital partnership role
in any organisation to maximise B2B2C business success. Highly-experienced manager expertise
in strategy development and deployment. Developing insightful initiatives through effective
analysis, evaluation and 100% execution for impactful results
Astute team of 5 creating and implementing strategic operational developments through effective
analytical insight with over 5 years of experience in Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and
Management, with a proven record in digital product development
EDUCATION
2021 - 2022
Imperial College Business School, London
Master Business Administration (MBA)
2018 - 2020
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK
Post Graduate Diploma in Strategy and Innovation
2000 - 2005
Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria
Bachelor of Science in Economics
WORK EXPERIENCE
2019 - 2020
OUTPOST INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY NETWORK
Egypt
Focal Point Cairo, Manager
• Built corporate business plan for 2020 ensuring it aligned with budget allocated for entity; expanded
2 team members and volunteers by 80%
• Engaged 5 staff on international assignments with sole aim of driving diversity and inclusion;
conducted 100% business research to impact sound advice to all employees
• Directed in-depth market research for expansion to 3 new markets; evaluated macro environment,
capital structures and 5 customer’s demographics
• Facilitated partnerships with 6 organizations influencing 20% more adoption than estimated target;
developing marketing plan involving key strategic accounts in Egypt
2014 - 2019
AXA MANSARD INSURANCE PLC
Nigeria
Team Lead- Digital Partnerships, Innovation and Alliance
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Head - E- Channels and Alternative Distribution
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• Partnered with top two telecommunication and three ecommerce companies for 100% product
distribution of microinsurance leveraging on B2B2C distribution channels within Nigeria and other
African regions. Worked with all stakeholders to ensure completion of the integration process.
• Partnered with Cheki.com valuation platform; evaluation of 100% integration process for car tool
required; document 100% valuation of customers assets
• Established digital partnership model for 75% travel sector to aid 100% distribution Insurance
digitally through all travel agencies in Nigeria
• Cooperated with and took on roles within the UX team, QA team, Marketing and Analytics team
to ensure 85% optimal product development and launch.
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Supervised acquisition process of over 400 Travel Agencies as Insurance sales agents; signing of
Amadeus GDS system as a partner and project management for partnership
2009 - 2014
AXA MANSARD HEALTH LIMITED
Nigeria
Head- Corporate Partnerships
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Team Lead- International Health Team
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Team Member- Priority Clients Management
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• Grew team's revenue by 65% and customer base over 50% in a period of two years
• Initiated and worked with 4 team-member in developing company's own International Health Plan
and HMO
• Researched with 5-member technical team in designing an international health plan based on 95%
customer's requirement
• Acquired one local company and generated 26% sales in 4 cities within 2 months; established new
offices in Nigeria; coordinated recruitment/training of 200 employees
2006 - 2009
ALTERNATIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS
Nigeria
Account Executive
• Collaborated with team of 4 to prospect and qualify potential customers within 5 assigned
geographic territories
• Coordinated 100% business process reengineering methodologies to assess KPIs; utilized statistical
methods to 2 potential scenarios, leading to 85% enterprise-wide integration
• Led project management to provide strategic direction and operational supervision; created tactical
plans to completion of 2 large-scale restructuring projects
• Mentored and trained 10 junior officers to generate $1.0M in loan volume within 6 months of
employment
2006 - 2007
ASSET & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED Nigeria
Banking Officer
• Formulated product innovation strategies and analyzed opportunities to enter 10 emerging
markets across 6 months; pioneer primary research to come up with 5 new markets
• Mentored 5 junior analysts across multiple projects; involved team of 9 to implement knowledge
banking process including onboarding and professional development
• Tracked, investigated and resolved 100% allocation of unidentified payment receipts, returning
unidentified funds within 12 hours to guarantee maximum customer satisfaction
• Updated policy and procedures in response to legal and regulatory changes, ensuring 100%
compliance of operations
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
SKILLS
• Cross-functional Team Leadership and Performance Metrics
• Product Management and Negotiation
• Competitor Analysis
• Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
• Presentation and Product Marketing
• Digital Business Transformation and Business Strategy [Area of Expertise]
LANGUAGES
• English Language (Advanced)
INTERESTS
• Travelling, Innovation and Cooking
