Dr. (Sir) Okelue John Okpoli FCIA, FICA, FIMC, CMC
Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer @ Maxifund Investments & Securities PLC.
About
Pan African Business Leader & CEO with 20+ years of experience driving growth across private banking, investment banking, asset management, capital markets, and venture capital. My career spans multiple African markets, where I have launched startups, scaled enterprises, and led organizational turnarounds while embedding ESG principles and governance standards. As Managing Director/CEO of leading firms, I have built licensed asset management companies, diversified investment groups, and innovative platforms in technology, e commerce, and transportation — contributing to private sector growth and national development across Africa. Recognized with traditional titles, fellowships, and awards for innovation and excellence, I bring a unique blend of financial expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and cultural leadership. My mission is to continue shaping organizations that drive sustainable impact across the African continent. Featured Honors & Recognition • Traditional & Chieftaincy Titles: Akpe of Ubulu Uku, Olorogun Oriro of Olomu, Otunba Aderoju of Gbomina • Honorary Doctoral Degree (D.Sc.) in Business Administration, Leadership & Innovation — Maverick Business Academy, UK • Honorary Fellow — Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria • Most Astute MD/CEO of the Year — National Institute of Credit Administration • Excellence in Cost Management Award — Chartered Institute of Cost Management Nigeria • Catholic Knight — Knight of St. John International Professional Fellowships • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration • Fellow, National Institute of Credit Administration • Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants • Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Cost Management Nigeria
Nigeria
Lagos State
Financial Services
Venture Capital, Director level, Asset Management, Non-Executive Director, Government, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Credit Risk Management, Due Diligence, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Start-ups, New Business Development, Sales Management, Change Management
Experience

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Victoria Island, Lagos
A leading chief administrator, engaged to set up and drive the growth of the firm. • Pioneer CEO, established the company from scratch and obtained strategic partnership with a leading digital fund management firm in Nigeria. Notable Accomplishments: • Developed the long term growth business plan for the company • Established operational structure & processes that streamlined operations • Developed the firm’s long-term budgets & financial objectives • Established the business model • Developed the investment policy for the company • Chairman Investment committee • Led the recruitment of staff that reduced employee turnover by 30% • Led the development of an integrated marketing plan that 30% market penetration • Driving branding and awareness plan & activities (both online & offline) hereby increasing visibility by 44% • Lowered company operating 25 costs by 37% • Led new product development & introduction and grew revenue by 62% • Driving all departmental heads to attain & exceed revenue objectives

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Victoria Island,Lagos
A leading executive management professional, head hunted to set up and grow the firm. • Pioneer CEO, established the company from scratch and obtained operational licence from SEC Notable Accomplishments: • Developed the medium-term business plan for the company • Established operational structure & processes that streamlined operations • Developed long term budgets & financial objectives • Established the business model • Developed the investment policy for the company • Chairman Investment committee • Led the recruitment of staff that reduced employee turnover by 30% • Led the development of an integrated marketing plan that 45% market penetration • Driving branding and awareness plan & activities (both online & offline) that increased visibility by 60% • Lowered company overhead cost by 37% • Led new product development efforts and grew revenue by 50% • Driving departmental heads to attain & exceed revenue objectives

Managing Director
Wintar Group
Lekki,Lagos
Wintar Global is a diversified conglomerate comprising Wintar Mews, Wintar motors, Winihin Jemide Series (WJS),Iceblockdoncome and Onboarding impact. Managing Director A top management executive headhunted to restructure and relaunch the group and responsible for overall success of the business. Reporting to the Chairperson/Board of Directors and responsible for: • Achieved the following; Set up and built (FMCG) Rebranded Winihin Jemide Series (WJS) – Not – For – Profit Organisation (NGO) Relaunched Wintar Mews – Entertainment and Media company • Development of 36 month corporate road map and growth strategies for the group • Development and implementation of group’s business plans to drive the attainment of set corporate objectives • Development and execution of business strategies for individual business lines to achieve overall organizational goals • Developed and implemented comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost effective operations and market development activities • Preside, control and oversee all business operations, people and ventures • Provided strategic advise to the board of directors and chairperson with accurate market and company direction • Led international joint venture due diligence, valuations and investments • Oversaw investments, ventures and performance of the organization • Implemented business models for the respective businesses • Drove the WJS/YEDA – PELE International Legend 2016 event in Lagos • Developed structure, systems and policies for the group • Day – to – day management and optimized operational efficiency by 50% • Ensured company policies & legal requirements are effectively communicated to all staff • Delegated responsibilities & supervised the work of executives, providing guidance and motivation for maximum performance.

Chief Operating Officer
Victoria Island,Lagos
A high ranking executive invited to launch the group and responsible for providing overall leadership and executive oversight. • Pioneer Chief Operating Officer & launched the Group business lines • Overseeing the day –to – day management of the group’s activities • Development and implementation of systems, processes and control mechanisms • Development of corporate growth plans for each Strategic business unit (SBU) • Supervised the development of marketing plans for the respective SBU’s • Led and managed departmental heads • Carrying out mandates from the Chairman and board of directors Notable Accomplishments; • Set up the following: AT&A Investments Division: - Asset Management, Investment Banking e.t.c AT&A Retail Division: - go food (e-commerce) & go deliveries (Courier & logistics service provider) AT&A Property development Synergy Division: -Sales, Leasing, Facility management and Construction • Secured courier regulatory department (CRD) licence for go food logistics • Led the development & creation of go food website • Secured multimillion-naira logistics contract with Airtel accessories distribution within Lagos • Hired the dispatch riders for go logistics • Developed dispatch training manual • Obtained retailers (eateries) on the go food platform • Lowered operating cost through optimization of people, processes and technologies by 34%

Head,Operations
Lagos
A high-level executive charged with spearheading the diversification plans, strategic & operations business analysis as well as driving projects within the Group. • Pioneered the establishment of SASWARE as a technology investment company • Ensured efficient operations and day to day running of the company • Developed processes & systems for the company • Led & drove multimillion-naira joint venture initiatives (local & international) for Signal Alliance • Co-Managing director(Executive management position) for internally developed subsidiaries • Member of SASWARE Investment committee • Led pipeline development, due diligence and strategic investment activities • Developed & implemented a framework for evaluating potential business plans for investment by SASWARE • Developed & implemented the OEM partnership engagement framework Signal Alliance. • Acquired government approvals for the Group-NIPEX, DPR, NSITF etc • Organized GITEX technology event held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2014 for SASWARE. Notable Accomplishments; • Launched the technology investment company • Drove N20million investment in an IT health provider • Organised the first entrepreneurial innovation challenge for Signal Alliance leading to stimulating creativity and new product development for the company • Set up the telesales unit that generated revenues targeting non-banking financial services sector by 40% • Set up the bidding & tendering unit and obtained NIPEX exchange licence/approval for the company to facilitate technology bidding within the oil & gas sector • Recommended the exit of undesirable OEM partners & developed new strategic partners as IBM, EMC, ORACLE, VMWARE & VCE respectively. • Restructured/turned around the SAP (OEM) practice for Signal Alliance into an SBU and Interim Service delivery/business development manager for the SAP practice within Signal Alliance.

Manager,Business Development & Marketing
Thanet Deliveries Ltd (The logistics arm of BUYAM.COM)
Lagos
Appointed to lead the business development & marketing functions through a turnaround/restructuring process from a state operation to a national outfit. • Pioneered the setting up of the department • Designed strategic business goals for the company and ensured that all commercial interests are adequately handled. • Responsible for outlining new approaches and operating models to develop the business. • Identified & developed new business opportunities as the cargo and haulage businesses. • Articulated & ensured implementation of the company’s business strategies and 5 year growth plans. • Developed & drove the brand management strategy for the company. • Developed processes & systems for the company. • Designed the national logistics system for the company. • Developed strategic partnerships that aided the growth of the company. Notable Accomplishments: • Set up the department • Led the development and implementation of the marketing plan that resulted in the company becoming profitable for the first time in 5years. • Led new product development efforts that resulted in increasing revenue for the company by 89%. • Designed a nationwide expansion plan for the company for distribution of goods • Drove the development and implementation of a social media strategy for the company that increased customer engagement sales and profitability by 50%. • Developed the total quality assurance plan for the company that ensured increased efficient, customer satisfaction and repeat sales by 36%.

Group Head,Ventures and Business Management(Business development)
Ikeja,Lagos
Divisional head recruited to nurture, manage subsidiaries and Lead the Group-wide business development and marketing activities. • Pioneered the setting up of the Group. • Implemented successful strategic corporate plans as well as moved the group to the next level. • Developed aggressive business penetration and growth plans for the group’s businesses. • Developed marketing plans/strategies for the various subsidiaries. • Restructured and repositioned Metro taxi • Managed N2b Group budget. • Led and managed several business development executives • Led all business development efforts, market competitor/industry analysis aimed at sustaining her market leadership position. Notable Accomplishments; • Developed appropriate business models for the businesses that resulted in 45% increase in revenue • Instrumental to the turn around of Metro taxi Developed the hire purchase model reducing the incidence of high driver turnover as well as payment default by 55% Obtained approval for replacement of Peugeot 404 with KIA Cerato vehicles 2012 models due to high vehicle repairs costs, space constraints, etc. Hence saving the high maintenance cost by 74% Developed new products such as the airport shuttle, interstate product, park n ride etc. This led to proper market segmentation and revenue generation by 34% Creation of motor parks for the cabs within the Lagos metropolis. Such as Omole phase 1, Isaac John Street Ikeja, Rainbow junction, Festac town etc. These led to greater visibility and revenue generation by 50% • Drove marketing activities both online & offline that created greater awareness for the company by 55% • Successfully managed the first major project for the company amounting to N7.4m.

Marketing/Business Manager
MF Engineering Ltd (A Subsidiary of MF Engineering Ltd, Ghana)
Victoria Island, Lagos
Recruited to Manage and market the NOC (Networking Operating Centre-Site management system).A tracking device used in monitoring the consumption of fuel & others by vehicles and generating sets. Reporting to the Country Manager and responsible for: . Pioneered the setting up of the strategic business unit (SBU) . Led the team that successfully launched the NOC site management product • Management and Marketing of the NOC (Network Operating Centre), Site Management System • Driving business generation initiatives for the company through well articulated marketing plans • Evaluation of the product and the realizing its full potential • Assessment of market opportunities and target market for the company” s product • Establishing and Maintaining strategic relationships with clients • Prepare and manage presentations for prospective clients • Managing the Marketing team/staff • Segmentized the market and identified potential markets within Nigeria • Managed the training for all marketing staff • Looked after the top 3 Corporate clients personally
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