Tobi Aloba
@tobialoba
Experienced business development professional with a passion for growth.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Partnerships Manager
LabEight*
Jul 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Increased investor pool for LabEight* Cohort programs by 20% through targeted sourcing aligned with program criteria. Advised startups across Africa on business strategy and market growth processes with a focus on managing risk.
Country Sales Manager - (Itel laptop)
Transsion, Nigeria
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Achieved a 15% market share increase through effective channel partner management and targeted marketing campaigns. Managed a team of 15 sales and marketing professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration.
Country Project Lead
UNITeS Cisco
Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 (8 months)
Enhanced stakeholder relationships across the operation chain thus leading to a 35% reduction in operational friction. Managed a remote team of 280 personnel across 80 schools, ensuring successful stakeholder relationships and program execution.
Senior Consultant Project Manager
ASV Advisory
Feb 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Conducted market research for a local dairy firm covering 18 states across Nigeria, analyzing brand performance and growth potentials. Sourced investors for Public Private Partnership (PPP) opportunities in Kano, Niger, and Kogi states.
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.
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.
Key (DELL) Account Manager
Channel IT Nigeria
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the reseller channel unit, maintaining a base of 200 resellers for DELL enterprise products. Developed a reseller chain network to sell DELL products, incorporating constant feedback from end-users.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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)'.
Chloe Heights Secondary School Kaduna
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed secondary education at Chloe Heights Secondary School Kaduna.
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