Rebecca Johnson

* Evaluating and investing in tech startups. * Managing a portfolio of investments and creating value through a solid platform strategy. * Promoting diversity and inclusion in tech through ecosystem initiatives.

* Supported the growth and expansion of African startups across the globe. * Led multiple projects, working with senior executives on a wide range of needs including expansion strategy, mergers & acquisitions, fundraising, governance, employee compensation, budgeting, etc. * Led teams across different continents including Asia, Europe, and Africa.

* Advised on clients' domestic and international expansion strategy, facilitating $40m in funding. * Designed and implemented end-to-end operational frameworks for a portfolio of clients, establishing defined processes and policies for the legal, risk, regulatory, finance, and people departments. * Designed investment documents (investment memorandum, pitch decks, investment teasers, financial models & valuation, due diligence reports, etc.) for clients. * Led the M&A strategy of clients, aiding the acquisition of companies across Africa. * Developed a COVID-19 response management proposal for two state governments in Nigeria. * Managed a team of 10 people on several projects while coordinating the development of another team in India.

* Led and managed startups' growth and expansion strategy in Retail, Finance, and Health industries. * Redesigned the operational framework for a fashion startup, slashing their operating cost by more than 30%. * Designed the operational framework for a healthcare financing solution that reduced application time by 70%.

* Led and managed the budgeting process at the holding level; coordinating over 15 departments and 30 persons to deliver a master budget. * Created financial reports, corporate reports, board meeting packs, strategy documents, and investment documents. * Coached two junior analysts to help them achieve their OKRs and drive the company’s goals. * 1st runner-up employee of the year.

* Created pitch decks, business cases, and proposals that informed strategic decisions on investment, procurement, governance structure, operational procedures, and fundraises. * Participated in a $6.8 million revenue internal audit of all portfolio companies; developed the internal audit report and provided cogent recommendations to management. * Developed a 5-year financial forecast to help the company align with its vision, goals, and targets. * Developed standard operating procedures on two enterprise software including Microsoft Dynamics NAV. * Awarded Employee of the Month.

Led +5000 students as the Vice-chair female of the Covenant university student council. Implemented different activities and programs geared towards student development.