Tobi Aloba - Country Manager, Ghana - Tingo Group | Himalayas
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Tobi Aloba

@tobialoba

Experienced business development professional with a passion for growth.

Nigeria
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in business development and project management while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

I am a highly motivated and results-oriented professional with over 13 years of experience in business development, project management, and advisory services across diverse sectors including media, agritech, entertainment, fintech, edutech, and more. My career has been marked by a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, forge strategic partnerships, and drive business growth.

In my recent role as Country Manager for Tingo Group in Ghana, I successfully led the launch of operations, securing partnerships with over 500 Farmer Based Organizations and achieving financial sustainability within three months. My experience spans various leadership positions where I have consistently exceeded targets and implemented innovative strategies that enhance operational efficiency and market reach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

TG

Country Manager, Ghana

Tingo Group

Feb 2023 - May 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Led the greenfield launch of Tingo's Ghanaian operations, building a high-performing team and securing partnerships with key government and private stakeholders. Oversaw company finances and implemented resource allocation strategies that achieved financial sustainability within 3 months.

ET

Business Development and Sponsorships Manager

Ebonylife TV

Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Liaised with corporate brands, advertising agencies, and Public Relations firms in 42 African countries for effective brand and owned content promotion. Closed transactions worth N250m from sponsorships and brand promotion interests.

GA

Advisory Consultant

GetAhead Advisory

Jan 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 9 months)

Created market entry strategies for a global music record company seeking to enter the Nigerian market. Advised a global mining company interested in investing in a US$1m coal mine in Sinazongwe, Zambia.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HC

Heriot-Watt University UK (Dubai Campus)

MSc, Strategic Project Management, Strategic Project Management

Completed a Master of Science in Strategic Project Management. The dissertation focused on 'Managing Change at Departmental level; A case study of Company X'.

Covenant University, Nigeria logoCN

Covenant University, Nigeria

BSc, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems

Obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. The final year project involved the 'Design and Implementation of a Digital Notice Board (A Case Study of Covenant University)'.

CK

Chloe Heights Secondary School Kaduna

High School Diploma, General Studies

Completed secondary education at Chloe Heights Secondary School Kaduna.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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