Gnankpe SANNI, Dual MBA , BBA

Originated advisory mandates and cross-border institutional partnerships at C-suite and ministerial level across capital markets, commodity exchanges, and institutional BD spanning the UAE, GCC, and Southeast Asia designing the full engagement architecture on the conviction that the quality of engagement defines the quality of commercial value. Key achievements: · Partnerships originated: 10+ countries at C-suite and ministerial level · Team led: 25 consultants across marketing, finance, 17 protocol officer and training instructors · Markets unlocked: Benin · Senegal · Côte d'Ivoire · Guinea → UAE strategic partners secured · Institutional forums: bilateral summits · investment roundtables · ministerial engagements across 10+ countries Key responsibilities: Built and executed structured institutional BD pipeline generating partnerships with DIFC- and ADGM-aligned entities, family offices, and multinationals Enabled West African governments to access structured market entry pathways into Gulf and Asian financial ecosystems Spearheaded XR solution for Ministry of Defense stakeholders, leading full strategic and financial value proposition. Elevated organisational profile at bilateral forums, investment summits, and executive roundtables across 10+ countries.

Operationalised the full commercial infrastructure of a premium international aviation business from CRM deployment to institutional BD across private charter, cargo, medical aviation, and executive mobility segments in the GCC, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Key achievements: · CRM deployed: 0 → fully operational in 2 months (Microsoft Dynamics 365) · Clients managed: 300+ accounts within 3 months of commercial activation · Markets covered: GCC · Africa · Europe · Asia · Business units integrated: 4 units under unified pipeline and reporting structure · Sales team coordination across CRM adoption, pipeline management, and objection handling · Reporting: fragmented visibility → real-time CEO dashboard across all business units Key responsibilities: Led strategic relationship management and BD across private charter, cargo, medical aviation, and executive mobility segments within premium international aviation markets. Developed and executed comprehensive sales plans while identifying high-value opportunities across private aviation operators, institutional stakeholders, and executive clients. Drove end-to-end sales lifecycle including prospecting, client engagement, consultative presentations, negotiations, proposal development, and long-term account management. Served as primary relationship point of contact for assigned accounts, maintaining continuous engagement with decision-makers to strengthen trust and drive long-term retention. Spearheaded Microsoft Dynamics CRM implementation by coordinating directly with external providers and internal stakeholders to align the platform with operational sales and reporting requirements. Supervised Online Marketing Officer to ensure commercial campaigns and digital positioning aligned with broader sales objectives. Acted as CEO's primary operational voice in executive meetings and international engagements .

Built and scaled a private aviation operation across 7+ countries from inception designing all governance, SOPs, reporting, and commercial strategy as founding operational authority, serving UHNW individuals, governments, and diplomatic delegations. Key achievements: · Markets established: 0 → 7+ countries (Dubai · Tokyo · Abidjan · Hong Kong · Singapore) · New international markets entered: 5 · VIP & diplomatic operations team: 12 persons · P&L accountability: full multi-unit, multi-market financial oversight Key responsibilities: Directed full P&L accountability across multiple business units and 7+ markets maintaining financial discipline aligned with long-term growth objectives. Established presence in 5 new international markets via end-to-end market entry including regulatory . compliance, talent acquisition, and partnership development. Led development of premium aircraft simulator concept with Airbus-aligned partners. Oversaw VIP and diplomatic operations for governments and royal movements delivering flawless high-stakes engagements.

Served as chief operational advisor for a multi-entity family business across Travel & Tourism, Automotive, and Hospitality enabling cross-sector expansion across 5 international markets and coordinating 27+ strategic partner relationships across the UAE, GCC, and Africa. Key achievements: · Strategic partnerships managed: 27+ across UAE · GCC · Africa · International markets expanded into: 5 · Sectors coordinated: Travel & Tourism · Automotive · Hospitality · Governance frameworks: designed across all group entities with real-time executive dashboards Key responsibilities: Designed governance frameworks, reporting structures, and executive performance dashboards giving principals real-time visibility across all group entities. Drove international expansion including entity formation, regulatory compliance, and banking relationship management. Developed and maintained 27+ strategic partnerships with tourism boards, airlines, and hospitality brands Coordinated travel, finance, marketing, and sales functions and represented the group in key commercial and institutional discussions

Delivered measurably improved patient experience through structured coordination across medical, administrative, and medical tourism teams building early foundations in stakeholder engagement and institutional communication in the UAE market. Key achievements: · Complex billing disputes: full resolution through cross-functional advocacy · Patient engagement: structured follow-up programmes across high-volume base · Process improvement: coordination enhancements proposed following structured friction-point analysis Key responsibilities: Managed patient follow-up and engagement programmes ensuring continuity of care from intake through discharge Coordinated across medical teams, administrative staff, and insurance providers to facilitate seamless patient journeys Achieved full resolution on complex billing disputes through cross-functional advocacy with finance

Focus on corporate strategy, leadership in regulated environments, governance frameworks, and cross-border business operations. Exposure to executive decision-making, risk management, and institutional stakeholder leadership.

Training in multilateral engagement, institutional diplomacy, stakeholder alignment, and governance-sensitive communication. Applied knowledge of public–private sector interaction, international frameworks, and reputational risk management.

Advanced capability in executive communication, international negotiations, and cross-cultural risk mitigation.

Expertise in governance protocols, institutional representation, executive conduct, and high-level stakeholder engagement.

Advanced training in strategic planning, corporate governance, organizational leadership, and performance management. Emphasis on executive accountability, compliance awareness, and board-level decision support.

Concentration in international commercial strategy, cross-border transactions, market entry analysis, and financial decision-making. Strong grounding in global trade, commercial negotiations, and multinational business structures.

Foundation in commercial operations, financial planning, contract management, and service delivery in regulated industries. Practical exposure to risk control, safety governance, and operational compliance.