Ndukwu Chidiebere Obinna

As Founder of the Africa Green Future Forum (AGFF), I lead a pan-African platform that brings together public-sector institutions, private enterprises, investors and international organisations to accelerate Africa’s green transition. AGFF serves as a high-level convening and action platform focused on sustainability, ESG integration, climate resilience, inclusive economic growth and innovation. Through flagship initiatives, policy dialogue and investment matchmaking, AGFF supports governments and businesses in translating climate and sustainability commitments into scalable impact. My role spans strategic partnerships with governments and multilateral institutions, private-sector engagement on ESG and sustainable finance and the mobilisation of innovators, MSMEs and civil society to deliver climate-smart solutions aligned with the SDGs and Africa’s Agenda 2063.

Oxtra is a technology-driven company dedicated to advancing sustainable e-transportation solutions in Africa. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and team collaboration - Provide effective leadership to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and commitment. Provide valuable insights to enhance products and services. Vision and Strategy - Define the overall vision and strategy for Oxtra. Market Research – Stay informed about trends, customer needs, and competition in the mobility sector. Financial Management – Manage the financial aspects of Oxtra including budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring financial sustainability. Regulatory Compliance – Stay abreast of regulations and compliance requirements in the transportation industry. Customer Engagement – Cultivate strong relationships with customers. Public Relations- Represent Oxtra in public forums, conferences as well as building a positive image and advocate for the benefits of Oxtra. Technology Integration – Stay updated on emerging technologies and access their relevance to the Mobility as a service ecosystem.

EnterMarket is a retail e-commerce marketplace that connects Brick and Mortar stores directly to end users. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Planning - Contribute to the development of the overall business strategy. Business Model Development - Collaborate on shaping the business model, pricing strategy, and revenue streams. Product Development - Play a vital role in defining the product and service offerings. User Experience and Design - Oversee or contribute to the development of a user-friendly and visually appealing experience. Leadership - Provide effective leadership to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and commitment. Vision and Strategy - Define the overall vision and strategy for Commute Africa Market Research - Stay informed about trends, customer needs, and competition in the e-commerce sector. Financial Management - Manage the financial aspects including budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring financial sustainability. Marketing and Branding - Develop and execute marketing strategies. Investor Relations - Liaise with investors, communicate EnterMarket's progress, and build positive relationships to secure funding, grants and support.

A ride-hailing platform for private buses, like Uber’s model for taxis, offering more flexible schedules and routes than public transportation while catering to individuals, businesses, and schools. Key Responsibilities: Leadership - Provide effective leadership to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and commitment. Vision and Strategy - Define the overall vision and strategy for Commute Africa Market Research - Stay informed about trends, customer needs, and competition in the mobility sector. Financial Management - Manage the financial aspects of Commute Africa including budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring financial sustainability. Regulatory Compliance - Stay abreast of regulations and compliance requirements in the transportation industry. Marketing and Branding - Develop and execute marketing strategies. Customer Engagement - Cultivate strong relationships with customers. Scaling Operations - Plan for and execute the expansion of Commute Africa into new markets. Sustainability Initiatives - Incorporate and promote sustainability initiatives contributing to environmental and social responsibility goals. Public Relations - Represent Commute Africa in public forums, conferences as well as building a positive image and advocate for the benefits of Commute Africa

A ride hailing service that allows users to book a ride online and in real-time. Key Responsibilities: Develop rider and driver partner recruitment process. Develop operational road map for product launch. Route mapping and pricing finalization Sector business industry and marketing intelligence and updates. Develop and design the business operations manual. Coordinate with all other departments e.g., finance, sales, PM, technical team to ensure smooth operational excellence of service delivery. Development of operational framework Develop user testing/pilot plan.

A technology company improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Key Responsibilities: Led and managed Philips trade marketing activities in Nigeria and Ghana as the Trade Marketing Manager. Led a team of sales reps and promoters in this role. Led both internal and external teams to increase sales Of the OptimalTemp Iron by 431% in Q3 of 2020 with the #PhilipsNoBurnIron campaign by engaging social media, influencers, and In-store POSM to create and showcase relatable local content. The campaign trended on Twitter for an hour and a half – the first time in our history in WA and won bronze at the 2021 LAIF Awards. Managed agencies in the development and execution of the Best-Practice marketing campaign #PhilipsThroughYourLife” in 2017 that won the SABRE Awards in 2018. In the 4th quarter of 2016, I led a team of 8 internal team members and 3 agencies in Philips’ very first product launch in West Africa - the Africa Clipper using 360-degree marketing communication worth $300,000 in Nigeria. Grew the sales of Philips’s Personal Health business by 20% through channel development, onboarding new resellers and reviving dormant ones. Developed and executed demand-generating activities at stores and corporate offices to increase product adoption among consumers, which helped create top of mind awareness for Philips. Ensured in-store excellence and shopper preference; created a planogram for targeting and displaying the right product for the right store at the right stock. Supported shops that carried our high-end products with activations.