AJ Enobakhare
@ajenobakhare
I lead AI-enabled strategy, transformation, and financial analysis for complex enterprise investment decisions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At North Highland, I lead AI-focused strategy and transformation work while owning a $30M commercial portfolio and advising executives on more than $5B in strategic investments.
Previously at Deloitte, I delivered 30% savings through operating-model redesign and led a Generative AI product that reduced labor hours by 40%. I also translated emerging technology and macroeconomic developments into decision-ready research through Deloitte Strategic Futures.
My background spans strategic finance at American Express, where I supported $150M in sales and managed a $10B planning portfolio, as well as investment evaluation through Mission Critical Ventures. I turn ambiguous operational and financial questions into rigorous business cases, implementation roadmaps, and board-ready recommendations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategy Director / Engagement Lead
North Highland Consulting
Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Owns a $30M AI-focused sales portfolio, advises C-suite on transformation decisions, and leads strategy engagements from problem framing to implementation.
Founder & Managing Director
Mission Critical Ventures
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Built an investment platform focused on B2B software and AI companies, and evaluates markets, products, and teams using structured diligence frameworks.
Served as Chief of Staff and workstream leader for enterprise transformations, delivered 30% savings, and led development of a Generative AI product that reduced labor hours by 40%.
Drove $150M in sales through pricing and investment models, managed a $10B planning portfolio, and designed a workforce reallocation strategy that redeployed 700 FTEs during COVID-19.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Travel Leaders Group
Aug 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Built the FP&A function across multiple units of a PE-backed company and automated reporting to improve financial visibility, accountability, and operating control.
Senior Financial Analyst
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Owned a $600M business-unit P&L, identified $15M in savings, and secured $150M in Board-approved funding through quantitative risk models and investment cases.
Supported major M&A integrations for Tyco-Johnson Controls and DuPont-Dow, optimizing 90+ business processes to align operations and accelerate synergy realization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City University of New York
Master of Science, Finance
Master of Science in Finance from the City University of New York.
State University of New York at Albany
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Albany.
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