SEHINDE AFOLAYAN

Grew the business from zero to $3 million in annual revenue within four years.

Led successful Seed fundraising of $3 million from diverse investors and advanced Series A fundraising of $15 million.

• Spearheaded pivot toward digital customs and shared-warehousing ecosystems in logistics industry.
• Delivered over 10 workshops on logistics digitization to more than 500 participants at OAU Innovation Hubs.
• Served as speaker at Africa CEO Forum and TradeTech Accelerator Program, showcasing industry insights.
• Mentored numerous founders, assisting them in securing funding for their ventures.
• Conducted governance review to implement new risk matrix addressing top 10 enterprise risks.
• Developed operational strategies that enhanced logistics and delivery efficiency across the organization.

• Market segment research and analysis where I undertook some market research sections to help validate product offerings and as well as track products performance.
• Creation and development of youth-centric product such as SmarTrybe Junior and marketing strategy and campaigns to drive consumer acquisition and ensure product acceptance.
• Coordination and management of different promotional activities like Airtel Hit A Million where I developed a robust tracking procedure to monitor progress of various brand campaigns and set objectives while simultaneously providing relevant stakeholders visibility on performance.

• Achieved 300% growth rate in first year of operation.
• Directed strategic planning and execution for company growth initiatives.
• Managed daily operations, ensuring effective staff management and client relations.
• Oversaw financial operations, including budgeting and resource allocation strategies.
• Developed partnerships with stakeholders to enhance service offerings.
• Analyzed market trends to inform decision-making and competitive strategies.
• Led solution design team, focusing on logistics network strategy and operational improvement.
• Ensured prompt delivery of products, enhancing operational efficiency.

• Secured contracts exceeding $50,000 monthly for daily egg supply to government school feeding program.
• Increased customer base by 60% through targeted strategies to enhance satisfaction and reduce defects.
• Expanded breeder stocks from 5,000 to 32,500 within two years of operation.
• Established effective business strategies to improve agricultural practices and operations.
• Managed farm resources to ensure sustainable livestock care and crop production.
• Led implementation of innovative farming techniques and technologies to boost productivity.
• Coordinated supply chain logistics for timely distribution of products to local markets.
• Oversaw financial planning and budgeting to optimize overall efficiency.