Pamela Bello
Nigeria
Summary
Co-Founder and Business Development Executive with over 5 years of experience driving business growth, operational excellence, and strategic execution across technology, payments, hospitality, maritime, mining, and investment advisory sectors. Proven ability to operate at C-suite level, manage cross-border entities, optimise costs, and build scalable systems that support sustainable growth across African and international markets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Co-Founder & Business Development Executive
Vatug
Lagos
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Led business development and commercial strategy, shaping market positioning, value propositions, and pricing decisions aligned with customer needs and market realities.
- Drove early market traction through direct customer and partner engagement, contributing to initial customer validation and early demand within the first 3-6 months.
- Identified and executed expansion opportunities, initiating strategic partnerships that increased brand visibility and market reach by approximately 20-30%.
- Secured investor interest through compelling pitch presentations, supporting fundraising discussions and pipeline development.
- Developed and executed business strategies aligned with market opportunities and competitive dynamics, supporting sustainable early-stage growth.
- Represented the brand at industry events and curated sessions, strengthening market presence and credibility.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes, aligning organisational goals with mission and stakeholder priorities.
- Improved internal alignment and execution efficiency by 10% through structured team meetings and clearer accountability.
Business Operations & Strategy Associate (Office of the CEO)
Multigate Payments Limited
Lagos
04.2021 - 05.2025
- Developed and standardised SOPs across finance, engineering, and operations, enhancing efficiency and execution consistency across teams.
- Produced executive-level strategy decks, data-driven reports, and process documentation that informed high-stakes business decisions and investor communications.
- Built and deployed performance tracking tools, including Balanced Scorecards and leaderboards, improving accountability and on-time project delivery by over 30%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align strategic initiatives with operational capabilities, ensuring scalable and sustainable business growth.
- Designed and implemented company-wide budgeting and cost-tracking frameworks, reducing operational expenses by 25% while improving transparency and resource allocation.
- Treasury Management/Financial Services Infrastructure
Business Operations Associate
Eden Noble SA (Switzerland)
, Remote
12.2021 - 05.2025
- Supported the operational setup and ongoing management of a family office and trust structure in Switzerland, ensuring full compliance with international regulations.
- Led the formation and operational readiness of portfolio, investment, and real estate companies across multiple jurisdictions, streamlining processes for efficiency and scalability.
- Oversaw financial planning, budgets, payouts, and investment-related operations, supporting strategic capital allocation decisions.
- Coordinated with international partners, advisors, and regulatory bodies across Europe and Africa, strengthening cross-border operational alignment.
- Introduced process improvements that enhanced transparency, reduced operational risk, and ensured projects were executed on time and within budget.
- Eden Noble SA is a Swiss-based family office and investment advisory entity providing cross-border investment management, portfolio structuring, and operational oversight for high-net-worth individuals and their businesses.
Business Operations Manager
Tsaro Maritime Services Limited
Remote, Nigeria
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Oversaw full-scale business operations, aligning financial management, regulatory compliance, and team performance with strategic objectives.
- Delivered 100% regulatory compliance with NIMASA, eliminating operational and legal risks.
- Strengthened and expanded key partner and client relationships, resulting in measurable improvements in project delivery and business revenue.
- Maritime and offshore services
Education
Certificate of Completion - Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School (Online)
Boston, Massachusetts 01.2024 - 05.2024
Certificate of Completion - Business Analysis
Heels and Tech
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2022 - 04.2022
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Bells University of Technology
Ogun State, Nigeria 09.2012 - 04.2017
Skills
- Business Strategy & Growth
- Operations & Performance Management
- Budgeting & Cost Optimisation
- Process Design & SOP Development
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Growth hacking
- Strategy formulation & Implementation
Languages
English
Fluent
INTERESTS
Supporting startups and small businesses, Fitness and outdoor activities, Exploring African markets and business trends
Personal Information
Title: Co-Founder & Business Development Executive
Project
Strategy Simplified Portfolio for SMEs, Founder / Strategic Designer,
2024-01-01, 2026-01-31,
Developed a portfolio of actionable frameworks to help purpose-driven SMEs clarify strategy, refine business models, and improve operational execution. Reduced planning-to-execution time by -30%; improved team alignment and cross-functional decision-making.
Accomplishments
Implemented Performance Tracking Frameworks
Multigate Payment Limited
Introduced KPIs and Balanced Scorecards across teams, improving accountability and on-time delivery by 25%.
SDLC Process Optimisation
Multigate Payment Limited
Designed and developed a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), improving delivery efficiency and cross-team coordination by 30%.
Strategy Simplified Portfolio for SMEs
Founder / Strategic Designer
Developed a portfolio of actionable frameworks to help purpose-driven SMEs clarify strategy, refine business models, and improve operational execution.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-Founder & Business Development Executive
Vatug
04.2025 - 01.2026
Certificate of Completion - Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School (Online)
01.2024 - 05.2024
Certificate of Completion - Business Analysis
Heels and Tech
01.2022 - 04.2022
Business Operations Associate
Eden Noble SA (Switzerland)
12.2021 - 05.2025
Business Operations Manager
Tsaro Maritime Services Limited
09.2021 - 05.2025
Business Operations & Strategy Associate (Office of the CEO)
Multigate Payments Limited
04.2021 - 05.2025
B.Eng - Mechanical Engineering
Bells University of Technology
09.2012 - 04.2017