
Mermoz NGBANAN
@mermozngbanan
I build compliant HR systems, leadership capability, and talent pipelines across African and international markets.
What I'm looking for
I've partnered with organizations across Africa through Performance RH to build compliant, scalable HR systems. My work has included training more than 500 HR professionals, with 50% earning promotions or successful transitions.
I trained 300+ senior managers at the African Development Bank and built an HR function for a telecom company that grew from 3 to 100 employees in six months.
I've advised leaders on workforce planning, labor-law compliance, contracts, HR audits, and performance systems, while reducing time-to-hire by 30% across technical and commercial roles. I also bring hands-on coaching experience supporting professionals from graduates to executives through career transitions.
I'm completing the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management and am ready to bring my English-French bilingual perspective to international HR, talent acquisition, or people operations work in Europe.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Partnering with organizations across Africa to build agile, compliant, and future-ready HR systems.
• 🎯 Boosted career mobility by designing and leading training for 500+ HR professionals — with 50% earning promotions or successful transitions.
• 🌍 Enhanced leadership at scale by training 300+ senior managers at the African Development Bank, aligning their leadership skills with organizational goa
Provided strategic HR consulting services to professionals and organizations, delivering tailored solutions in compliance, talent development, and workforce optimization.
🔹 Labor Law Advisory & Compliance
Delivered expert guidance on labor law, dismissal procedures, and contract execution to 10 professionals, ensuring full alignment with both organizational policies and international labor stand
Partnered with organizations to build agile and compliant HR systems that support growth, enhance leadership, and foster continuous improvement. Focused on strategic advisory, operational audits, and workforce alignment.
🔹 Strategic HR Advisory & Leadership Support
Strengthened client relationships by crafting tailored HR strategies aligned with business goals, resulting in measurable workforce
Provided HR consulting and training services to SMEs in West and Central Africa, with a focus on workforce development, business growth, and organizational alignment.
🔹 Training & Capacity Building for SMEs
Delivered tailored training programs and consultancy services to five firms in Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon, resulting in improved operational efficiency and enhanced staff development aligned
Head of Studies and Partnerships | IBM-T | Cote d’Ivoire, UK, South Africa & USA
Sep 2008 - Jun 2012 (3 years 9 months)
Directed international academic partnerships and student support initiatives, fostering cross-border collaboration and enhancing educational outcomes.
🔹 Global Education Partnerships
Led strategic partnerships with institutions in the UK (East Sussex College), South Africa (https://www.languageteachingcentre.com), and the USA, successfully supporting the learning journeys of 100 students through
Led international academic partnerships and student development programs, enhancing global learning opportunities and certification access.
🔹 International Certification Initiative
Negotiated and signed a partnership with Trinity College London (UK), enabling 150 students to receive internationally recognized certification in English proficiency, strengthening their academic and professional mob
Administrative Assistant / Englis to French Translator
Apr 2003 - Dec 2005 (2 years 8 months)
Provided administrative support and bilingual translation services, contributing to cost optimization and improved internal communication.
🔹 Translation Efficiency & Cost Savings
Delivered accurate English–French translations for internal and external communications, reducing the organization’s reliance on external providers and achieving a 50% reduction in translation and interpretation costs.
Country Coach West Africa( Hollande -Senegal and Cameroon)
Sep 2002 - Apr 2003 (7 months)
Provided strategic coaching and organizational development support to national AIESEC chapters, focusing on international exchange growth, leadership capacity, and performance excellence.
🔹 Exchange Program Growth & Recognition
Guided AIESEC Cameroon to achieve the highest exchange growth in Africa (75%), earning the award for fastest growth in the region through targeted coaching, goal setting,
Led national coordination efforts to expand AIESEC Côte d’Ivoire’s influence, strengthen partnerships, and enhance volunteer leadership, resulting in major organizational milestones.
🔹 Strategic Partnerships & Outreach
Established key collaborations with universities, PricewaterhouseCoopers, NGOs, and the Junior Chamber International (JCI), boosting organizational credibility and operational rea
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ICS Learn
CIPD Level 5 in progress, Associate Diploma in People Management
2025 - 2026
CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Organisational performance and culture in practice
Evidence-based practice
Professional behaviours and valuing people
Pathway units
Employment relationship management
Talent management and workforce planning
Reward for performance and contribution
Optional units
Specialist employment law
Advances in digital learning and development
Peop
The John Maxwell Team
Coaching, Speaking, Training
2020 - 2020
The John Maxwell Team Français
We train, Coach, Speak to add value to people and organisation
John Maxwell Team
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Issued Jun 2020
Swiss Elearning Institute -SMU
Certificate in the Art of Managment( HR, Operations Management, Risque Management, Strategique Mgt, Business Administration and Management, General
2013 - 2014
Read 02 certificates
1- Career Design
2-The Art of Management
Swiss Elearning Institute
Certificate in Career Design, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
2012 - 2012
Excellent content, affordable and world class infrastructure
CAMPC
Masters, Human Resources Management
2007 - 2008
Conducted a field-based research project titled “Evaluation of Training Programs: The Case of Language Training Courses at Speakeasy International.”
The paper was ranked best out of 11 in the cohort and received a grade of B, highlighting the quality of research and analysis.
The study focused on measuring the effectiveness of corporate language training programs, offering actionable insights fo
Cambridge International College
Diploma, HR
2004 - 2005
University of Bouake
LLB, Law
1995 - 2000
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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