Oyeyinka Banjo, MBA, FCIPM
Chief Human Resources Officer @ LOTUS Bank
About
I help organizations build HR systems that work - not just look good on paper. Currently Chief HR Officer & Head of Corporate Services at Lotus Bank, overseeing Human Resources, Brand Marketing & Communication, and Admin. & General Services. I'm transforming how we attract, develop, and retain talents in Nigeria's competitive financial services sector, while driving operational excellence. With over 17 years across the Financial Services, IT, Manufacturing, Telecoms and Consultancy sectors, both in Nigeria and the UK. I've learnt that the best HR solutions solve business problems, not create bureaucracy. What I actually do: Build recruitment processes that find the right fit. Design trainings that develop real skills. Lead organizational transitions while maintaining stability. Create simple templates that work for Nigerian and international businesses. I also manage the operational infrastructure - Vendors and Facilities. I have recruited all current C-suite executives of Lotus Bank, this has closed critical leadership gaps at the highly regulated institution. Lead the recruitment of 60% of all current staff within 2 years with less than 6% attrition rate. Digitized 90% of large employee records in ten days on SeamlessHR• Designed decentralized training strategy that cut travel costs while improving outcomes• Led business transformation for a multinational in West Africa contributing to 140% revenue growth• Managed post-acquisition integration for a major cross-border acquisition• Created "wacademee" e-learning platform that sold 150+ packages during COVID-19• My background: Started in finance (accounting, UNILAG) before HR, which taught me to treat people decisions with financial rigor. MBA from Manchester Business School. Working across UK and Nigerian markets showed me solutions must fit the context. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (FCIPM). Lead HR Consultant at Westfield Consulting for 12+ years working with organizations across Banking, Telecoms, Manufacturing, and Technology sectors. Director (Africa) for One Million Teachers, raising education standards across Sub-Saharan Africa. Recognitions: Excellence Award for Top Nigerian Executives in HR. Management Consultant of the Year. Business Day 100 Top SMEs Award. Commendation awards for the completion and opening of Lotus Bank Admiralty branch and seamlessly organising 2 bankwide team bonding events back to back. My interests are in start ups, business transformation, building people strategies that work in the African contexts, and mentoring HR professionals.
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United Kingdom
Human Resources
Organizational Leadership, HR Software, Reporting, Decision-Making, Accepting Responsibility, Staffing Industry, English, Sales Strategy, Coaching & Mentoring, Business-to-Business (B2B), Training, Talent Management, Recruiting, Startups, People Management, Interpersonal Skills, Strategic Thinking, Be Your Own Boss, Microsoft PowerPoint, Human Resource Development
Experience

Lead Consultant
Westfield Consulting
Lagos, Nigeria
As Lead HR Consultant, I ensure the delivery of value-driven business process solutions and expert HR partnering in line with clients' anticipated goals. I am entrusted with managing premium clients' portfolios, driving integrated and business-wide client achievement briefs, and maintaining the company's strategic focus. Among my notable accomplishments, I: • Cultivated the company's franchisee partnership with Stratham Bryce International, a globally acclaimed Sales Institution with operations in the UK, Europe, South Africa, and lately Nigeria. • Delivered over 140% YOY growth and gained 52% market share by providing expertise to Schneider Electric West Africa in executing the Winning At Retail (WAR) strategy • Managed Westfield consulting team to conceptualise and deliver the first Samsung Electronics Smart School Solution in sub-Saharan Africa to Greensprings Schools in Lagos, a contract amounting to $1.5M. • Established recognition as a trusted advisor within Schneider Electric West Africa by implementing outplacement and outsourcing services yielding optimal ROI and operational efficiency. • Generated $3M sales quarterly and achieved several other milestones by steering the planning and implementation of one-month brand activation for APC by Schneider UPS in conjunction with Technology Distribution Africa (TD Africa). • Achieved the first-ever outsourcing of the First Bank entry-level training program in 2018 with Westfield among 4 Consulting compaines selected from over 90 tenders. • Collaborated with Business Connexxion (BCX); a former South African organisation in divestment from Nigerian operations and the acquisition by a Nigerian company, positioning Westfield Consulting as their consultant of choice. • Led Westfield Consulting to win many awards, including the recognition as one of Nigeria's top 100 brands by the respectable Business Day Media in 2019.

Chief Operating Officer
CEDARS INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
Lagos, Nigeria
At Cedars Integrated Services Limited, I managed end-to-end business operations encompassing design, procurement, production, finance, staff development, and project delivery to continually achieve targeted goals. Moreover, I led the planning and development of designs for home, office, and workshop layouts and oversaw the procurement and supply of materials for successful project completion. Below listed are a few of my key achievements: • Reduced production costs and maximised revenue by implementing the Lean Synchronisation approach to operations. • Enhanced the capabilities of the production line and customer-facing staff by identifying appropriate training development solutions thereby optimising overall business operations.

Human Resource and Admin. Executive
MONEY SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND TREASURY MGT.
Lagos, Nigeria
As Human Resources & Admin Executive, I delivered comprehensive HR business partner services, oversaw the company's recruitment/hiring process, and developed standardised framework across key human resource indices, comprising payroll administration, performance management, and employee services and welfare. A small section of my key accomplishments include: • Authored and implemented employee code of conduct and ethics manual for the company. • Pioneered psychometric tests and interview guidelines for ensuring a transparent and credible recruitment process. • Devised the company's anti-corruption compliance policy benchmarked across all levels of management. • Piloted the Implemented globally accepted staff payroll management.

BANKING OFFICER
GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC
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