AISHA BABANGIDA
PHILANTHROPY
ABUJA,AB
Summary
Entrepreneurial and creative Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Experienced formulating and executing strategic plans, creating new products and services, and developing business opportunities. Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to maximize profits and deliver success. Aisha has a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
FOUNDER
WENA
ABUJA
06.2019 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
Founder/Chairman of Board
EGWAFIN MICROFINANCE BANK
SULEJA, NI
09.2016 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Established organizational mission statement through extensive collaboration and review
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures
Chairperson
BETTER LIFE PROGRAM FRO THE AFRICAN RURAL WOMAN
ABUJA
10.2011 - Current
- Oversaw restructuring of financial systems, resulting in increased profitability and operational output.
- Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions, and future plans.
- Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
- Recruited, developed and retained excellent faculty to meet organizational goals.
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EL AMIN NIG LIMITED
MINNA
03.1992 - Current
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Non-Executive Director
Northlink Insurance Company
Abuja
03.2013 - 07.2018
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
Governing Board Member
UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
ABUJA, ABUJA
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Addressed regulatory and legal compliance matters.
- Established and communicated clear and compelling vision for university.
- Developed short and long-range objectives, policies and procedures.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Made efforts with university management and union and other professional teams to maintain compliance with regulations as well as develop good working relationships.
- Implemented and updated strategies to create opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Helped prepare annual budget and operating business plan.
- Committee Chairman, IGR PROJECTS to Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve university internally generated revenue.
- Member Committe.Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Member, Finance& Budget, Tenders Board to develop operational and human resources to optimize University performance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
PARIS, FRANCE 10.1991 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
SWITZERLAND 09.1987 - 06.1990
Skills
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
undefinedAccomplishments
GOLD MEDAL AWARD, CRANS MONTANA FORUM, BRUSSELS
WOMENS CHAMPION AND YOUTH MENTOR
TRADITIONAL TITLE AWARDS
Certification
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EMERGING ECONOMIES. HARVARDX
Timeline
FOUNDER
WENA
06.2019 - Current
Founder/Chairman of Board
EGWAFIN MICROFINANCE BANK
09.2016 - Current
Governing Board Member
UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA
04.2013 - 04.2017
Non-Executive Director
Northlink Insurance Company
03.2013 - 07.2018
Chairperson
BETTER LIFE PROGRAM FRO THE AFRICAN RURAL WOMAN
10.2011 - Current
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
EL AMIN NIG LIMITED
03.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
10.1991 - 06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
09.1987 - 06.1990
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