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Peter Ikuewan

@peterikuewan

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Business management leader driving operational efficiency, financial performance, and sustainable growth.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can drive operational excellence, mentor teams, implement strategic initiatives, and contribute to measurable business growth in a values-driven organization.

I am a results-driven Business Management professional with over 10 years of leadership experience in operations, strategic management, and organizational development. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration with research interests in corporate leadership, organizational culture, and business strategy.

I have led multi-departmental teams of 50+ staff, overseen annual budgets exceeding ₦1 billion, and delivered measurable improvements including 15% operational efficiency gains and a 20% increase in repeat business. I mentor entrepreneurs across Africa and contribute thought leadership to program resources.

My strengths include strategic planning, process optimization, stakeholder engagement, and team development, backed by formal credentials including an MSc in Business Administration and professional certifications in banking and competency training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Mentor

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Tony Elumelu Foundation

May 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Mentor, advising African entrepreneurs on business operations, growth strategies, and financial management; contributed case studies and resources that improved mentee business model viability and scalability.

Mentoring Business Strategy Financial Management entrepreneurship Case Study Development Capacity Building Stakeholder Engagement

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Operations Supervisor

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Kovoi Nig. Ltd

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Coordinated logistics and resource allocation across projects and implemented performance monitoring systems that improved team productivity by 10%; developed policies to streamline service delivery.

Logistics Coordination Resource Allocation Performance Monitoring Policy Development Operations Productivity Improvement

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State Coordinator

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Moniepoint Inc.

May 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Led multi-departmental operations for Edo state, managing 50+ staff and annual budgets over ₦1 billion; implemented process innovations that improved efficiency by 15% and increased repeat business by 20%.

Operations Management Budgeting Team Leadership Process Improvement Client Relations Performance Management

Assistant Manager

Peterson Multipurpose Services Venture

Mar 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 9 months)

Assisted in managing operations, budgeting and staff supervision across service lines; supported strategic expansion and maintained a 95% customer satisfaction rate through prompt complaint resolution.

Operations Management Budgeting Staff Supervision Customer Service Strategic Planning Market Expansion

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Benin

Doctor of Philosophy, Business Administration

2023 -

PhD in Business Administration (in view) at the University of Benin with research interests in corporate leadership, organizational culture, and business strategy.