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Obafemi Banigbe

Obafemi Banigbe

Ikoyi,Nigeria

Summary

An accomplished technology executive, entrepreneur, consultant, and influential figure with a proven track record of steering technological innovations and strategic initiatives throughout various pivotal markets across Africa. Possessing extensive experience at the C-suite level, he brings a profound comprehension of the intricate African business landscape, emphasizing the critical translation of business objectives and commercial imperatives into comprehensive strategies that drive successful execution

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TV ANYWHERE AFRICA
01.2019
  • TV Anywhere is an emerging media technology company that offers IPTV Platform-as-a-Service, local and international content aggregation, and customized, white-label user interface to enable telecom operators, internet service providers, and independent OTT players to launch video streaming services in their respective markets.

Managing Director

silver rock technology services
12.2015
  • Silver Rock is a business advisory, technology solutions, and execution support firm with expertise within the telecom, media, and digital services industry.

Senior Partner: Strategy, Technolgy and Operations

Africa Context Advisory Partners
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2019 - Current

is an Africa-focused Advisory firm that provides business advisory and consulting services to business leaders, companies, Investors, and Governments in the following areas: ICT, African business market entry & expansion, Doing Business in Africa, and CEO/C-Suite Mentoring & Leadership Support. As a Senior

Chief operations officer

Millicom ghana
10.2012 - 08.2015
  • Millicom Ghana was one of the leading mobile telecommunication service firms in Ghana which operated under the Tigo brand prior to merging with Airtel Ghana to form Airtel-Tigo in 2017.

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Millicom Ghana
02.2012 - 07.2012
  • Millicom Ghana was one of the leading mobile telecommunication service firms in Ghana which operated under the Tigo brand prior to merging with Airtel Ghana to form Airtel-Tigo in 2017.

CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

Millicom International Cellular
02.2008 - 01.2012
  • Millicom Tanzania was one of the leading mobile telecommunication service firms in Tanzania which operated under the Tigo brand prior to Millicom exiting the Tanzania market early in 2021

DIRECTOR NETWORK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENACE

AIRTEL NIGERIA
08.2006 - 01.2008
  • Airtel Nigeria is the second largest telecommunication service provider in Nigeria
  • It previously traded under the Celtel, V-Nobile, and Econet Wireless brand names.

NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP MANAGER

L.M. Ericsson Market Unit Sub-Saharan Africa
01.2000 - 03.2005
  • Ericsson is one of the world’s largest telecom equipment manufacturers with global head office situated in Sweden.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Alliance Manchester Business School
Machester, United Kingdom
08/2007 - 05/2010

Advance Management Program, -

London Business School
London, United Kingdom
02/2007 - 07/2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria
02/1993 - 12/1998

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic consultancy
  • Communication skills
  • Executive Leadership
  • Operations management
  • Technology Management
  • Financial Modelling

Timeline

Senior Partner: Strategy, Technolgy and Operations

Africa Context Advisory Partners
03.2019 - Current

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TV ANYWHERE AFRICA
01.2019

Managing Director

silver rock technology services
12.2015

Chief operations officer

Millicom ghana
10.2012 - 08.2015

ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Millicom Ghana
02.2012 - 07.2012

CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER

Millicom International Cellular
02.2008 - 01.2012

DIRECTOR NETWORK OPERATIONS AND MAINTENACE

AIRTEL NIGERIA
08.2006 - 01.2008

NETWORK SUPPORT GROUP MANAGER

L.M. Ericsson Market Unit Sub-Saharan Africa
01.2000 - 03.2005

Master of Business Administration -

Alliance Manchester Business School
08/2007 - 05/2010

Advance Management Program, -

London Business School
02/2007 - 07/2007

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology
02/1993 - 12/1998
Obafemi Banigbe