Okoro Christopher
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Lagos
Summary
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ENERGY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
PROFICIENCIES |Strategy Formulation & Execution | Business Development | Strategic Planning | Credit and Loans | Performance Monitoring | Investment |Budgeting Preparation & Management | Treasury Management | Sales and Marketing
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
MANAGING DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EUNISELL INTERLINKED PLC
Lagos
05.2019 - Current
- Develop and execute business strategies to penetrate key markets, grow revenue and achieve profitability Promote the image of the organization through representation and public appearances Promote the company to local and international stakeholders in the power and electrical engineering sector Manage multinational suppliers / partners of the company Supervise offshore subsidiary of the parent company Approve and implement company's operational procedures, policies and standards Together with the Chairman, ensure that the Board fulfils its governance functions
- Key Achievements Turned the company around from loss making to profitability within twelve months through series of cost saving initiatives and new customer acquisitions Expanded company’s business scope from traditional electrical business to new business areas especially the introduction of a mechanical division Grew company’s revenue by over 400% within two years
HEAD, BANKWIDE RETAIL SALES
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Grew the bank’s retail sales force by over 50%; from 160 staff to over 250 retail sales personnel within 12 months
- Developed and implemented a very successful and revolutionary Retail Sales Product Paper
- Coordinated sales promotion activities nationwide with huge impact on new account acquisition
- Developed and executed training curriculum for members of the sales team bank-wide
BUSINESS STRATEGY PARTNER AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
Lekki, Lagoa
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
HEAD
AGENCY BANKING, AT KEYSTONE BANK
03.2017 - 10.2017
HEAD, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET SUPPORT
KEYSTONE BANK
Lagos
09.2016 - 03.2017
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MARKET SUPPORT DIVISION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAGOS & WEST DIRECTORATE
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Supported in strategy formulation & implementation for the Directorates in line with the bank’s overall corporate strategy
- Periodically reviewed the operating performance of the branches, divisions and groups (balance sheet and
- P&L) and worked with the business leaders to achieve set targets
- Organized regular performance review and strategy sessions for the directorates (MPR & QBR)
- Provided support for budget setting and coordinated quarterly and annual staff appraisal exercises for the directorates using the balanced scorecard appraisal tool
- Reviewed credit requests and made recommendations before the Director’s approval
- Prepared presentations, internal and external communications for the Directors
- Acting as the liaison officer between the Directors and the Divisional and Group Heads
- Supported the HR business partners in recruitment, placement and transfer of staff within and beyond the directorates
BRANCH / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - COMMERICAL & PUBLIC SECTOR
ACCESS BANK PLC
Calabar
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Responsible for new business development and management of existing relationships of the branch with the aim of achieving branch business performance targets – balance sheet growth and profitability
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
ECOBANK, LEGACY OCEANIC BANK PLC
Calabar
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Sales and business development functions in the retail and public sector segment ranging from liability generation, loan booking and management, managing relationship of key government functionaries, ATM card issuance
OPERATIONS OFFICER
FORTUNE BANK PLC | Lagos
Calabar
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Worked in key branch operations units - Customer Service, Cash, Clearing and Funds Transfer
Education
Certficate of Specialization in Strategy - Business Strategy
Harvard Business School
03.2021 - 04.2022
Master of Arts - International Business Management
Middlesex University Business School
London 09.2012 - 12.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing Management
Lagos State University
09.2002 - 01.2005
BSc - Govt And Public Administration
Imo State University
Owerri 09.1992 - 06.1997
Certification
Fellow, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB)
Work Availability
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Skills
Financial Services and Energy Industry Professional
undefinedTimeline
Certficate of Specialization in Strategy - Business Strategy
Harvard Business School
03.2021 - 04.2022
MANAGING DIRECTOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EUNISELL INTERLINKED PLC
05.2019 - Current
HEAD, BANKWIDE RETAIL SALES
06.2018 - 05.2019
HEAD
AGENCY BANKING, AT KEYSTONE BANK
03.2017 - 10.2017
HEAD, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET SUPPORT
KEYSTONE BANK
09.2016 - 03.2017
BUSINESS STRATEGY PARTNER AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
KEYSTONE BANK LIMITED
09.2014 - 06.2017
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LAGOS & WEST DIRECTORATE
09.2014 - 03.2017
Master of Arts - International Business Management
Middlesex University Business School
09.2012 - 12.2013
BRANCH / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - COMMERICAL & PUBLIC SECTOR
ACCESS BANK PLC
01.2008 - 01.2012
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
ECOBANK, LEGACY OCEANIC BANK PLC
01.2005 - 01.2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing Management
Lagos State University
09.2002 - 01.2005
OPERATIONS OFFICER
FORTUNE BANK PLC | Lagos
01.2002 - 01.2005
BSc - Govt And Public Administration
Imo State University
09.1992 - 06.1997
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