DLDerek B. Laryea
@derekblaryea
Highly experienced senior executive in communications and public policy
GhanaWhat I'm looking for
As a seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in converged technology, telecommunications, and digital financial services, I have developed a strong background in strategy development, business execution, government relations, advocacy, compliance, and risk management. My expertise spans multinational companies, with a proven track record of driving cross-cultural business transformations, building profitable relationships, and implementing risk-mitigation measures for growth.
Throughout my career, I have led projects with global organizations such as GSMA, Meta, UNICEF, UNDP, and A4AI, showcasing my ability to work with diverse stakeholders and drive results. My leadership experience includes management consulting, chief commercial officer, and country director roles, where I have developed and implemented business strategies, built and managed teams, and driven business growth.
I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive economic growth, improve access to essential services, and promote digital inclusion. With my expertise in public policy, taxation, and fiscal policy, I have achieved significant policy shifts, engaging governments and stakeholders to create an enabling environment for business growth and development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Commercial Officer (Consulting)
Snoocode
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Building the next generation addressing for the developing world.
Management Consultant
E-Consult 101 Ltd
Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)
A be-spoke consulting firm helping businesses manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes.
Commercial Modelling, Partnerships
NSANO Ghana Ltd
Jul 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 3 months)
Building and strengthening new businesses within Ghana and other African countries.
Head, Taxation, Fiscal Policy & Access
Alliance for Affordable Internet
Sep 2011 - Oct 2021 (10 years 1 month)
Working to enable everyone, everywhere access the life changing power of the Internet.
Head, Research & Communications
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
Sep 2011 - Oct 2021 (10 years 1 month)
Working together to influence policy, legislation and regulation for the telecommunications and technology industry.
Commercial Modelling, Partnerships
NSANO Ghana Ltd
An enterprise software and Value-Added Service (VAS) firm.
Lecturer, Micro Computer Applications
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company
Aug 2009 - Jul 2019 (9 years 11 months)
Lecturing applications and industrial use cases of microcomputer applications.
Head, Taxation, Fiscal Policy & Access
Alliance for Affordable Internet
Working to enable everyone, everywhere access the life-changing power of the Internet.
Administrator, Reputation Research, Planning & Budgeting
Scancom (MTN)
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011 (2 years)
Supporting the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of community based projects and social marketing campaigns.
Administrator, Reputation Research, Planning & Budgeting
Scancom (MTN)
Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating community-based projects and social marketing campaigns.
Management Consultant
E-Consult 101 Ltd
A be-spoke consulting firm helping businesses manage change, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes.
Office Clerk
CargoCare Ltd
Handling bookkeeping system and client enquiries and requests on shipping and imports.
Lecturer, Micro Computer Applications
Intercom Programming & Manufacturing Company
Lecturing applications and industrial use cases of microcomputer applications.
Head, Research & Communications
Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications
Working together to influence policy, legislation, and regulation in the mobile and technology industry.
Office Clerk
CargoCare Ltd
Aug 2003 - Sep 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Handling bookkeeping system and basic book of account, managing client enquiries and requests on shipping and imports.
Chief Commercial Officer (Consulting)
Snoocode
Building the next generation addressing for the developing world.
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