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AYODELE LANRE-YUSUF

Lagos,Nigeria

Summary

Experienced professional with 15+ years in business growth and operations, skilled in process optimisation, sustainability, and team building. Consistently delivers customer satisfaction and financial growth in tough markets, with a commitment to excellence and value creation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Program Director

Dateheight Integrated
Lagos
06.2023 - 07.2025
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams leveraging approachability and open communication in delivering complex projects under tight deadlines
  • Overseeing risk and crisis management with strategies to safeguard objectives and ensure continuity. By driving innovation in consulting services and digital transformation, I enhance client satisfaction, expand market reach, and strengthen the organization's competitive edge.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives through collaboration with the executive leadership abilities and boosted company's revenue by 20%
  • Developed and managed scalability projects, resulting in significant improvement in business operations
  • Managed Major Gifts program, significantly increasing fund raising efforts and donor relations for the organization on the Busy Hands empowerment program for the Rhythm of Honour empowerment foundation

Associate Director, Vendor Management and Operations Governance

IHS Towers
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Leveraged relationship management expertise to build partnerships, driving growth and business expansion
  • Led a team in implementing strategic portfolio management solutions that maximized returns and mitigated risks
  • Demonstrated leadership in coaching and professional development, achieving a 15% staff performance improvement, and actively aligned governance practices with customer metrics, operational risks, and compliance standards to drive organizational success.
  • Consistently demonstrated exceptional team management abilities by overseeing a diverse team of professionals across multiple projects
  • Exercised decisiveness in making critical decisions during company restructuring, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Contributed to the company's Corporate Governance standards, resulting in increased efficiency and transparency

Associate Director, Operations Support

Executive Exchange
Kigali
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Facilitate cross country Vendor Management framework, improved network performance processes, and coordinated inventory management with operational frameworks.

Head, Customer & User Experience Management

IHS Towers
Lagos
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Led process re-engineering, service improvement, and change management projects, including system rollouts and user testing. Championed customer experience initiatives,
  • Implemented data-driven approaches to track customer interactions and behaviours effectively.
  • Crafted campaigns using market understanding, consumer analysis, and advertising psychology.

General Manager, Service delivery

Helios Towers
Lagos
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Championed the digitalization of the the Customer Service Operations Centre, enhanced network monitoring and increased customer satisfaction by 20%. Implemented CRM and RMS, achieved 99.9% service level.
  • Applied strong sales techniques as a CRM Specialist, resulting in increased customer engagement and retention
  • Trained team members on the functionalities of CRM, enhancing productivity by 30%

Manager, Global Service Delivery

Internet Solutions Nigeria A division of Dimension Data SA
Lagos
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Managed operations, managing KPIs, contracts, and enterprise customer experience. Enhanced service availability, reducing unplanned service outages by 40%, saving $50M+, and achieving 99% service optimisation.
  • Oversaw data centre leases, budget structuring, and continuous service improvements across Sub-Saharan Africa .

Head, IT service Management

Accelon Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Directed service management, optimizing processes, customer interactions, and profitability. Negotiated SLAs, ensured swift issue resolution, and prevented SLA breaches.
  • Managed complaints, provided technical support, and drove high-quality service delivery, enhancing customer satisfaction

Billing Supervisor

Accelon Nigeria Ltd
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2002 - 10.2006


  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations.
  • Negotiated contracts and payment plans to ensure prompt payments from clients.

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration

Swiss School of Management
Switzerland
04.2025 -

Certificate in entrepreneurial Management

Enterprise Development Centre(Pan Atlantic University)
Lagos Nigeria
06.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Alliance Manchester Business School
Manchester United Kingdom
01.2013 - 06.2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Communication Infrastructure Economic and Internet Regulatory and Trade Policy

United State Telecoms Training Institute
Washington DC USA
04.2008 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Federal University of Technology
Minna Nigeria
06.1994 - 11.1999

Skills

  • Performance Metrics development, Customer Journey Management, KPI Analytics and Reporting, Change Management, Problem Analysis & Resolution, Process Audit and Solution Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business and Technology Risk Mitigation, Business strategy development, Talent Management, fundraising, portfolio management, Innovation Management

Timeline

Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration

Swiss School of Management
04.2025 -

Certificate in entrepreneurial Management

Enterprise Development Centre(Pan Atlantic University)
06.2023 - 12.2023

Program Director

Dateheight Integrated
06.2023 - 07.2025

Associate Director, Operations Support

Executive Exchange
11.2021 - 02.2022

Associate Director, Vendor Management and Operations Governance

IHS Towers
01.2019 - 04.2023

Head, Customer & User Experience Management

IHS Towers
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Alliance Manchester Business School
01.2013 - 06.2016

General Manager, Service delivery

Helios Towers
01.2012 - 01.2016

Manager, Global Service Delivery

Internet Solutions Nigeria A division of Dimension Data SA
01.2009 - 01.2012

Diploma of Higher Education - Communication Infrastructure Economic and Internet Regulatory and Trade Policy

United State Telecoms Training Institute
04.2008 - 05.2008

Head, IT service Management

Accelon Nigeria Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2009

Billing Supervisor

Accelon Nigeria Ltd
01.2002 - 10.2006

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Federal University of Technology
06.1994 - 11.1999
AYODELE LANRE-YUSUF