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Ubong Simeon

@ubongsimeon

Partnerships Lead at Koruva Consulting, building development and agritech partnerships and advancing collaboration opportunities.

Nigeria

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At Koruva Consulting Limited, I lead business development and strategic relationship-building across international development, agriculture and agritech, B2B advisory, market intelligence, due diligence, and strategic partnerships. I identify potential partners and explore where there’s mutual value.

At Farm Warehouse, I developed relationships with private-sector organisations, public institutions, development stakeholders, NGOs, and community networks. I supported engagement connected with the Bank of Agriculture, ECOWAS, and UNDP, and contributed to partnership and funding work for agricultural and smallholder-farmer programmes.

My work has also included B2B research and expert interviews for consulting firms, investment funds, and corporate clients, as well as programme delivery in Malaysia. I’ve supported funding and partnership development, rural community initiatives, and research that helps clients assess opportunities and make decisions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Principal Consultant

Current

Koruva Consulting Limited

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Lead business development and strategic relationship-building for a consultancy focused on international development, agriculture, and agritech. Identify potential partners and support market research and stakeholder mapping.

Business Development Strategic Partnerships Market Research Stakeholder Mapping Due Diligence Business Advisory

Current

Freelance Project Contractor

Current

TEAM 20/60 UG

Feb 2021 - Present (5 years 8 months)

Conduct B2B research and structured outreach for consulting firms and corporate clients, including commercial due diligence and market-entry research. Engage decision-makers to gather insights and support strategic planning.

B2B Research Market Research Due Diligence Pricing Strategy Competitive Analysis Client Management

Research Partner / Senior Team Member

ABM Intelligence

Mar 2026 - Oct 2026 (7 months)

Conducted talent intelligence and executive-search research, identifying professionals and validating information for client assignments. Maintained accurate records and handled sensitive information with discretion.

Talent Intelligence Executive Search Research Data Validation Confidentiality

Head of Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

Farm Warehouse

Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year)

Developed and managed relationships across private-sector, public institutions, and development stakeholders to support agricultural programmes. Built relationships supporting initiatives reaching 3,000+ smallholder farmers across 12 communities.

Partnership Development Stakeholder Engagement Agricultural Development Relationship Management Communication Skills

Manager, Business Development – Private Sector & Regulatory Engagement

Farm Warehouse

Mar 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 6 months)

Supported business development and institutional relationship-building for agricultural programmes. Contributed to securing more than $2.5 million in grants and funding through partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

Business Development Grant Funding Stakeholder Engagement Partnership Development Tracking and Reporting

Program Delivery Manager

Praxis Charity

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Coordinated rural community programme activities and communication among partners and stakeholders. Supported documentation, follow-up, and cross-functional coordination to align activities with delivery objectives.

Program Management Stakeholder Coordination Documentation Communication Skills

Project Development Manager

Xumenz Solutions LLC

Jan 2008 - Dec 2015 (7 years 11 months)

Supported business development, recruitment, marketing, and partnership activities involving international audiences. Built relationships with prospective clients and partners to support commercial growth.

Business Development Recruitment Marketing Partnerships Client Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

World Health Organization

Engaging Communities in Preventing Suicide, Public Health

Certification in Engaging Communities in Preventing Suicide from the World Health Organization, completed in 2026.

River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding

Restorative Justice Basic Practitioner, Restorative Justice

Certification as a Restorative Justice Basic Practitioner from the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, completed in 2026.

University of the People

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the People, completed in 2023.

University of Wolverhampton

Master of Science, Psychodynamic Psychology

Master of Science in Psychodynamic Psychology from the University of Wolverhampton, completed in 2015.

University of Newcastle Malaysia / AIMS

Bachelor's Degree, International Business

Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Newcastle Malaysia / AIMS, completed in 2010.

University of Illinois

Modern Supervisor Skills, Professional Development

Professional development courses in Modern Supervisor Skills, Marketing Essentials, Procurement and Logistics, and Project Initiation and Planning from the University of Illinois.