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Gbemi Akande
Innovation Management Consultant
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Summary
Gbemi is an Innovation Management Consultant based in the UAE with core expertise in Innovation Governance, Idea Management, Innovation Readiness Assessment, Future Scenario Analysis and Business Model Development. Gbemi creates custom solutions for emerging market corporate organizations as well as startup entrepreneurs.
He holds a professional certificate from the Global Innovation Management Institute and also an MBA from Hult International Business School. Some of his publications can be found on www.innovatingafrica.net and www.gbemiakande.com
He holds a professional certificate from the Global Innovation Management Institute and also an MBA from Hult International Business School. Some of his publications can be found on www.innovatingafrica.net and www.gbemiakande.com
Education
Hult International Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2011-2012
Innovation Management, Strategic Management, International Negotiations, Finance, Digital Marketing
Member: MBA Executive Track Leadership Program (Sara Black International)
Award: Best Student Intern of the Year 2012
Hult Entrepreneurship Club, Hult Consulting Club
University of Ilorin
B. Eng (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
2004-2008
1. PCI Coordinator (2006) and Telecommunications Chair (2007/2008) in National Society of Black Engineers
2. Executive Member of the NSBE Global Pioneer Chapter of the Year 2007, 3. Editorial Team, CONCES, University of Ilorin.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2011-2012
Innovation Management, Strategic Management, International Negotiations, Finance, Digital Marketing
Member: MBA Executive Track Leadership Program (Sara Black International)
Award: Best Student Intern of the Year 2012
Hult Entrepreneurship Club, Hult Consulting Club
University of Ilorin
B. Eng (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
2004-2008
1. PCI Coordinator (2006) and Telecommunications Chair (2007/2008) in National Society of Black Engineers
2. Executive Member of the NSBE Global Pioneer Chapter of the Year 2007, 3. Editorial Team, CONCES, University of Ilorin.
Experience
Innovation Architect
Innovation 360
10/2012
- Design and Development of Foresight - Advanced Innovation Readiness Assessment Tool
- Design and Development of IdeaFusion - Idea Management and Collaboration Solution
- Design of Specialized Corporate Training on Idea Scoping and Measurement, Business Model Design, Lean Startup Methodology
- Development of Innovation Governance Systems, Methodologies and Frameworks
- Creation and deployment of tools, methods and techniques for optimum Innovation Portfolio Management
- Deployment of Innovation Management around four dimensions: Innovation Strategy,Innovation Enablers, Innovation Leadership and Innovation Execution
- Research and Analysis of Trends, Scenario Building and Scenario Impact Assessment
- Facilitator: Ideation, Creativity and Business Model Design Workshops
MBA Graduate 2012
Hult International Business School
9/2011-8/2012
Master of Business Administration with emphasis on Action Learning Projects.
Strategy, Marketing, Innovation, Intl. Negotiations, Finance, Digital Marketing
Member: MBA Executive Track Leadership Program (Sara Black Intl.)
Award: Best Student Intern of the Year 2012
Market Analyst (Intern)
Fonterra
5/2012-7/2012
•Market research on specific markets in the Middle East and Africa Region
•Development of Business Opportunity Maps and Analysis of growth areas in Sub-Saharan Africa
•Development of market penetration strategy for target markets using data from consumer trends and forecasts
Business Innovation Consultant
Dubai Trade
4/2012-5/2012
•Establishing the case for change while developing the frameworks, tools and techniques for driving change and developing an innovation strategy.
•Performing Research into different growth areas and analysis of capabilities mix.
•Conducting primary research into business adjacencies while analyzing results and feedback.
•Developing innovative business models for closing growth gaps while leveraging adjacent Fields-Of –Play.
State Coordinator
Avenues To Wealth
1/2011-8/2011
An online discount retail company that offers a wide variety of merchandise/deals at discounted prices via an e-commerce platform. Annual subscription vouchers are purchased by customers and Company sells its product primarily by direct selling in which independent distributors earn commissions per sales made.
The responsibilities of a State Coordinator are to coordinate the company's Business Development within a State or Zone in the country.
• Managed ongoing training of up to 100 Independent distributors in the company-based Leadership Academy, which resulted in the creation of a standard and knowledge-based sales training program.
• Developed marketing strategy for evaluation and penetration of target customer segments, which led to the successful penetration of the company into the youth segment.
• Coordinated the processes of product purchase, order, and delivery as well as operations support for over 200 customers within the zone leading to increased customer satisfaction.
• Planned and hosted sales presentations to audiences of between 50 and 100 prospective clients on a weekly basis, this resulted in an increase in the brand awareness of the company.
• Disseminated information to all zonal distributors and coordinated Public Relations activities, which resulted in an increase in the effective communication between zonal distributors.
• Developed marketing and promotional materials, Customization of materials to suit target markets and niches
Sales Consultant
Avenues To Wealth Nigeria
7/2009-12/2010
The responsibilities of a sales consultant are organizing Sales Presentations/ Exhibitions and providing support to the customer network.
• Developed training materials for a team of independent distributors, thereby receiving a country-wide award for team alignment in the company. Total number of independent distributors was about 25,000 countrywide.
• Led the creation of a team-oriented sales system, which resulted in receiving the award for the 2nd best Marketing team in the company, nationwide.
• Organized and developed sales presentations for different customer segments, resulting in the development of a network of over 1200 customers.
• Managed logistics of product supply to customers, this resulted in an increase in repeat sales
• ongoing support for customers through constant after-sales services
Affiliate Business Development Officer
Generis Universal Tactical Solutions
10/2008-7/2009
Data and Consulting Services Intern
Schlumberger Oil Field Services
10/2006-3/2007
•Workshop experience of the MWD procedure and tool maintenance
•Worked with the Reservoir Engineering Team at Data and Consulting Services
•Interpretation of Petrophysical data including resistivity measurements, Compensated Neutron Logs, Neutron-Density Porosity and Lithology Analysis
•Participated in the transfer of Data Files using specialized systems
Innovation 360
10/2012
- Design and Development of Foresight - Advanced Innovation Readiness Assessment Tool
- Design and Development of IdeaFusion - Idea Management and Collaboration Solution
- Design of Specialized Corporate Training on Idea Scoping and Measurement, Business Model Design, Lean Startup Methodology
- Development of Innovation Governance Systems, Methodologies and Frameworks
- Creation and deployment of tools, methods and techniques for optimum Innovation Portfolio Management
- Deployment of Innovation Management around four dimensions: Innovation Strategy,Innovation Enablers, Innovation Leadership and Innovation Execution
- Research and Analysis of Trends, Scenario Building and Scenario Impact Assessment
- Facilitator: Ideation, Creativity and Business Model Design Workshops
MBA Graduate 2012
Hult International Business School
9/2011-8/2012
Master of Business Administration with emphasis on Action Learning Projects.
Strategy, Marketing, Innovation, Intl. Negotiations, Finance, Digital Marketing
Member: MBA Executive Track Leadership Program (Sara Black Intl.)
Award: Best Student Intern of the Year 2012
Market Analyst (Intern)
Fonterra
5/2012-7/2012
•Market research on specific markets in the Middle East and Africa Region
•Development of Business Opportunity Maps and Analysis of growth areas in Sub-Saharan Africa
•Development of market penetration strategy for target markets using data from consumer trends and forecasts
Business Innovation Consultant
Dubai Trade
4/2012-5/2012
•Establishing the case for change while developing the frameworks, tools and techniques for driving change and developing an innovation strategy.
•Performing Research into different growth areas and analysis of capabilities mix.
•Conducting primary research into business adjacencies while analyzing results and feedback.
•Developing innovative business models for closing growth gaps while leveraging adjacent Fields-Of –Play.
State Coordinator
Avenues To Wealth
1/2011-8/2011
An online discount retail company that offers a wide variety of merchandise/deals at discounted prices via an e-commerce platform. Annual subscription vouchers are purchased by customers and Company sells its product primarily by direct selling in which independent distributors earn commissions per sales made.
The responsibilities of a State Coordinator are to coordinate the company's Business Development within a State or Zone in the country.
• Managed ongoing training of up to 100 Independent distributors in the company-based Leadership Academy, which resulted in the creation of a standard and knowledge-based sales training program.
• Developed marketing strategy for evaluation and penetration of target customer segments, which led to the successful penetration of the company into the youth segment.
• Coordinated the processes of product purchase, order, and delivery as well as operations support for over 200 customers within the zone leading to increased customer satisfaction.
• Planned and hosted sales presentations to audiences of between 50 and 100 prospective clients on a weekly basis, this resulted in an increase in the brand awareness of the company.
• Disseminated information to all zonal distributors and coordinated Public Relations activities, which resulted in an increase in the effective communication between zonal distributors.
• Developed marketing and promotional materials, Customization of materials to suit target markets and niches
Sales Consultant
Avenues To Wealth Nigeria
7/2009-12/2010
The responsibilities of a sales consultant are organizing Sales Presentations/ Exhibitions and providing support to the customer network.
• Developed training materials for a team of independent distributors, thereby receiving a country-wide award for team alignment in the company. Total number of independent distributors was about 25,000 countrywide.
• Led the creation of a team-oriented sales system, which resulted in receiving the award for the 2nd best Marketing team in the company, nationwide.
• Organized and developed sales presentations for different customer segments, resulting in the development of a network of over 1200 customers.
• Managed logistics of product supply to customers, this resulted in an increase in repeat sales
• ongoing support for customers through constant after-sales services
Affiliate Business Development Officer
Generis Universal Tactical Solutions
10/2008-7/2009
Data and Consulting Services Intern
Schlumberger Oil Field Services
10/2006-3/2007
•Workshop experience of the MWD procedure and tool maintenance
•Worked with the Reservoir Engineering Team at Data and Consulting Services
•Interpretation of Petrophysical data including resistivity measurements, Compensated Neutron Logs, Neutron-Density Porosity and Lithology Analysis
•Participated in the transfer of Data Files using specialized systems
Interests
Freelance Writing, Board Game Designing, Teaching, Travelling
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