Tobi Badmus
Summary
Entrepreneurial professional with over a decade of experience leading business transformation in logistics and fintech. Expert in scaling operations, building strategic partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across African markets. Proven record in revenue expansion, operational excellence, and digital innovation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
8BM Freight Systems
06.2023 - Current
- Led a strategic pivot from a logistics provider to a mobility fintech innovator.
- Drove 300%+ year-over-year revenue growth via diversification and new market penetration.
- Oversaw product development, including FlowGuard (ERP), FlowPay, and FlowDrive (apps), and FlowNet (marketplace).
- Built and managed an executive team, fostering innovation and accountability.
- Cultivated partnerships with banks, VCs, and regulators to scale the fintech ecosystem.
Chief Operating Officer
8BM Freight Systems
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Directed operations, ensuring fleet efficiency, and compliance.
- Reduced transit time by 25% and fuel costs by 15% through a data-driven strategy.
- Improved client satisfaction by 30% through a retention framework.
- Supervised a large team with a focus on performance and KPIs.
Sales Operations & Commercial Manager
AFEX Commodity Exchange
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Drove a 40% growth in trading volume and expanded client acquisition through targeted sales strategies.
- Onboarded and managed 3PL transporters, monitoring truck and commodity movements for timely deliveries.
- Directed warehouse operations and inventory management, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving turnaround.
- Facilitated farmer aggregation and offtake agreements, linking smallholders to large-scale buyers, and securing fair market value.
- Coordinated the shipment of commodities for export, ensuring compliance with international standards, and efficient cross-border movement.
Sales Operations Analyst
AFEX Commodity Exchange
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted market analysis and forecasting, improving demand planning accuracy by 20%.
- Streamlined sales processes and reporting, enhancing visibility and decision-making.
- Supported logistics tracking, monitoring truck routes and commodity movements across warehouses.
- Assisted in warehouse operations and dispatch planning, optimizing storage and distribution efficiency.
- Collaborated with field teams to support farmer aggregation, consolidating produce for bulk sales and better pricing.
Trade Execution Analyst
AFEX Commodity Exchange
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Coordinated the end-to-end execution of commodity trades, ensuring timely settlement, and accurate documentation.
- Monitored truck dispatch and delivery schedules, tracking commodity movements across AFEX warehouses and buyer locations.
- Supported warehouse receipt management, validating inventory positions, and ensuring alignment with executed trades.
- Assisted in export shipment processes, preparing trade documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with logistics, sales, and finance teams to resolve trade discrepancies, and maintain operational efficiency.
Education
MBA -
University of Abuja Business School
Nigeria01-2025
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
International Premier Business School
USA01-2025
Bachelor of Technology - Agronomy and Crop Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Nigeria01-2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Problem-Solving
- Financial & Data Analysis
- Digital Payments & Fintech Systems
- Business Process Improvement
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- Data Analytics & Reporting (BI tools, predictive models)
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- Market Development & Partnerships
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Teamwork & Stakeholder Communication
- Project management
Certification
- Distinguished Fellow (DFAI) - Africa Institute of Public Administration
- Certified Management Professional - London Bridge Business School, UK
- Associate Member - Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management
- Associate Member - Chartered Institute of Warehousing and Material Management
- Course in Supply Chain Finance, Market and Fintech Ecosystem - New York Institute of Finance
- Course in Financial Accounting - IESE Business School
- Course in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economics - Harvard Business School
- Course in Fundamentals of Management - University of California
- Course in Essential Management Skills - Lagos Business School
Accomplishments
- Orchestrated the successful pivot of 8BM Freight System into a pioneering mobility fintech leader, diversifying revenue streams, and expanding market reach, setting a new industry benchmark
- Drove a remarkable 300% year-over-year revenue increase at 8BM Freight System through innovative business models, aggressive market penetration, and strategic partnerships
- Led 8BM Freight System to be recognized in BusinessDay's Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs in Nigeria, a testament to rapid expansion and significant market impact
- Successfully integrated advanced digital platforms (ERP, mobile apps, marketplace) into core business operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and scalability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
8BM Freight Systems
06.2023 - Current
Chief Operating Officer
8BM Freight Systems
09.2020 - 06.2023
Sales Operations & Commercial Manager
AFEX Commodity Exchange
12.2018 - 06.2020
Sales Operations Analyst
AFEX Commodity Exchange
01.2016 - 12.2018
Trade Execution Analyst
AFEX Commodity Exchange
12.2015 - 12.2016
MBA -
University of Abuja Business School
Postgraduate Diploma - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
International Premier Business School
Bachelor of Technology - Agronomy and Crop Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology