PK MPONO
@pkmpono
Strategic partnerships leader driving revenue growth and service excellence across GCC corporate and government clients.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven strategic partnerships and relationship manager with over 11 years' experience working across the GCC with leading corporates, government entities, and academic partners.
I have led teams and managed portfolios from inception to execution, negotiating and delivering partnership agreements that produced sustained revenue growth and high retention.
As Head of Business Solutions I doubled program delivery and maintained customer satisfaction above 90%; at HEC Paris I delivered +30% year-on-year revenue growth through targeted corporate initiatives.
I combine financial acumen, stakeholder engagement, change management and cross-functional leadership to build enduring collaborations that optimize ROI and drive service excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Strategic Partnerships Manager
HEC Paris
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Negotiated and executed corporate strategic partnership initiatives that drove business growth, delivering over 30% year-on-year revenue growth and improving partnership ROI and renewals.
Head of Business Solutions
CIPSMENA
Jan 2014 - Jan 2020 (6 years)
Led Customer Relationship Managers and business strategy execution across the GCC and Brunei, doubling program delivery and revenue while achieving 60% customer retention and 90%+ satisfaction.
Senior Corporate Programs Manager
CIPS Southern Africa
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)
Managed corporate program portfolios and led program teams to deliver blended learning and e-learning solutions, enabling upsell and long-term client relationships across multiple industries.
Lead Facilitator
3 Network
Jan 2009 - Jan 2009 (0 months)
Served as lead liaison on a national project, coordinating between delegates, project management and stakeholders to ensure program delivery and stakeholder communication.
Finance Consultant
PFSA
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)
Completed ledger, asset register and accounts payable processes while managing interns and contributing to campus wellness initiatives and communications.
Public Relations Consultant
Tri-Skye Corporate Communications
Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)
Delivered PR events, focus groups and bid presentations while developing pricing systems and managing client communications for corporate gifting and events.
Grade 10 Teacher
Kgolathuto S.S. School
Jan 2001 - Jan 2001 (0 months)
Planned and delivered English and Accounting lessons for three classes and supervised school excursions to support student learning and engagement.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting providing foundational knowledge in accounting principles and financial management.
Heriot-Watt University (Dubai) or other UK university offering the program
Master of Science, Service Leadership & Innovation
Completed a Master of Science in Service Leadership & Innovation focused on leadership, service design and innovation practices.
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