Ada Rhodes

Supported a listed Nigerian identity-tech startup across executive operations, financial oversight, and communications in a remote-first setup. Reduced CEO scheduling conflicts by 35% and prepared high-stakes agreements and board-level reporting.

Led a front desk and business relations team of 10, building training documentation and operational processes used long-term. Developed inventory management and budgeting frameworks and prepared client/vendor quotations aligned to P&L targets.

Served as Chief of Staff and Executive Partner for a fast-scaling energy-tech startup, owning leadership operating rhythms, CEO communications, and company-wide alignment. Managed ESG coordination, investor and board-facing materials, SaaS product liaison, and end-to-end social media execution (temporarily paused).

Managed business operations including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow optimization. Led production for high-profile clients including Gloworld, Peak Milk, and DStv.

Provided high-level executive and administrative support to the CEO across multiple business units, coordinating complex calendars and cross-time-zone engagements. Planned and executed high-profile local and international events with discretion and precision.

Scaled the organization from 25 to 45+ employees with 100% retention during rapid growth. Implemented an HRMS improving HR efficiency and reporting by 40%, and rolled out people policies across performance, compensation, and conduct.

Earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIVA Open University.

Completed a BA (Hons) in Business Administration at the University of Sunderland.

Holds the SPHRi credential in Senior Professional in Human Resources.

Holds the PHRi credential in Professional in Human Resources.

Holds the PMP certification (Project Management Professional).