OJO OLAGOKE CHRISTOPHER
Apapa,Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and visionary strategy. Demonstrates expertise in defining metrics for success, creating roadmaps, and fostering a supportive work environment. Skilled in talent recruitment, development, and retention while excelling in relationship building and integrative negotiation. Adept at capital raising, partnership development, and policy deployment to drive organisational growth. Committed to leveraging creativity and adaptability to achieve long-term business goals.
Innovative CEO with talent for transforming organisational visions into measurable successes. Spearheaded major initiatives leading to substantial revenue growth and operational efficiency. Renowned for fostering collaborative cultures and driving strategic advancements in competitive markets.
Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MD / CEO
Ayoknox Ventures Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2025
- Developed business strategies and budgets for board approval and implementation
- Ensuring the organisation's operations and business are within the parameters set
- Managing the organisation's financial and other reporting mechanisms, and control and monitoring systems, to ensure that these mechanisms and systems capture all relevant material information on a timely basis
- Provide management oversight and responsibility across the organisation to ensure the effective and efficient functioning
- Monitor and interpret the external environment in order to continually position the organisation in its markets to best advantage; - maintain awareness of political, governmental, business and industry components of the external environment, on a local, national and international level
- Participate in appropriate business and professional associations, networks and activities relevant to the organisation's interests and ensure relationship building with external stakeholders
- Ensuring financial activities are managed within agreed budgets
- Maintaining and reviewing organisational structure, systems, policies, processes and procedures, in order to guide, support, inform, service and monitor the prime functions of the organisation
- Ensuring legal, ethical and professional practices and boundaries consistent with the organisation's code of conduct/values are adhered to
- Oversaw financial operations to maintain fiscal health of the company.
- Piloted change management programs to enhance adaptability of workforce.
- Enhanced stakeholder relations by regular communication and transparency.
- Improved business resilience with risk management strategies.
- Increased brand recognition with innovative marketing campaigns.
- Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
- Chaired board meetings for effective decision-making process.
- Formulated business plan to ensure sustainability in competitive markets.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to secure company's future growth.
- Created vision for company direction, resulted in clear organisational objectives.
- Strategised long-term goals and objectives with steady focus on mission accomplishment.
- Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
Founder (MD /CEO)
Ayoknox Ventures
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Implemented cost-saving measures, reduced operational expenses significantly.
- Sourced talent globally to diversify employee skillset and experience base.
- Pioneered eco-friendly practices in the office, contributed to sustainable corporate culture.
- Fostered customer loyalty with excellent service standards and quality products.
- Maximized profits through strategic pricing adjustments and cost management techniques.
- Fostered an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, boosted employee morale considerably.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, secured competitive pricing and terms.
- Secured investment opportunities for financial stability and expansion.
- Developed business strategy by conducting comprehensive market research.
- Networked with industry leaders, cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Envisioned and spearheaded creation of successful business, demonstrating entrepreneurial drive and vision.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
CO-OWNER/MD-CEO
Agofeek Services Nigeria Limited
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Championed sustainability initiatives driving corporate social responsibility.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency and better customer service delivery.
- Negotiated partnerships, solidifying our market position.
- Led team building exercises enhancing communication skills amongst employees.
- Facilitated client meetings resulting in strengthened relationships and partnerships.
- Ensured legal compliance with adherence to regulatory standards and practices.
- Designed an efficient logistics system reducing operational costs significantly.
- Conducted regular staff training programmes for improved performance levels.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Berach Lubrications Ltd
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing strategic plans.
- Reduced overhead costs through efficient resource allocation and budget management.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, improved workforce competency levels.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies, ensured business continuity during crises.
- Managed inventory efficiently to minimise stockouts and overstock situations.
- Analysed performance metrics, identified areas for improvement in operations management.
- Encouraged innovative thinking in the team, fostered an environment of growth and development.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Liaised with stakeholders for transparent communication and better decision making.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhanced product standards.
Contract Staff
SPDC Warri
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Contract Staff DEPT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
- Participated in team meetings for strategic planning.
- Resolved conflicts, ensuring harmonious work environment.
- Prepared reports meticulously, aiding decision-making process.
- Maintained inventory, reducing stock shortages.
- Welcomed guests warmly to create positive first impression.
- Interacted regularly with suppliers ensuring timely deliveries.
- Coordinated schedules for seamless daily operations.
- Followed company policies strictly, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Organised and maintained efficient filing systems for quick document retrieval.
Education
B.Sc - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria 09.1983 - 09.1988
Foundation Degree in Science -
Oyo State College of Arts & Science (OSCAS)
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria 09.1982 - 07.1983
GCSEs -
Federal Government College
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 09.1979 - 06.1982
Ado Community High School
Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria 09.1977 - 06.1979
Staff School Primary School
Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria 09.1972 - 06.1977
Skills
- Creativity
- Strategic thinking
- Goal setting
- Defining metrics for success
- Creating roadmaps
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Recruitment
- Talent development
- Talent retention
- Collaboration
- Supportive work environment
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder management
- Capital raising
- Partnership development
- Visionary strategy
- Strategic business planning
- Integrative negotiation
- Policy deployment
Personal Information
- Place of birth: Ekiti State
- Date of birth: 10/31/65
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Custom
- Intellectual discussion
- Working and learning with professional experts
- Networking with Innovators
- Research on Renewable Energy
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Networking with Innovators
- Sports
- Intellectual discussion
- Working and learning with professional experts
- Travelling
Timeline
MD / CEO
Ayoknox Ventures Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2025
Founder (MD /CEO)
Ayoknox Ventures
01.2000 - 01.2011
CO-OWNER/MD-CEO
Agofeek Services Nigeria Limited
01.1998 - 01.2000
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Berach Lubrications Ltd
01.1994 - 01.1998
Contract Staff
SPDC Warri
01.1992 - 01.1993
B.Sc - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
09.1983 - 09.1988
Foundation Degree in Science -
Oyo State College of Arts & Science (OSCAS)
09.1982 - 07.1983
GCSEs -
Federal Government College
09.1979 - 06.1982
Ado Community High School
09.1977 - 06.1979
Staff School Primary School
09.1972 - 06.1977
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