Babafemi Fagbemi

About

11+ years’ experience across management, operations, product, and business development. Known for building from the ground up, driving revenue growth and brand awareness, and leading cross-functional teams through strategy, launch execution, operational optimization, and financial forecasting. Experienced in product storytelling/branding, talent identification, and securing acquisitions through competitive outcomes and investment-readiness documentation.

Experience

• Co Founder & Chief Operations Officer · Divisions. Africa2022

  - Drove a 10x increase in revenue, generating over 300 million naira in one calendar year. - Oversaw strategic direction, expanding market presence across Africa, America and UK. - Spearheaded the strategic launch of a new and innovative product: One Chance Game and YVPgame • Branding and brand building • Corporate and public story telling • Operation management and analysis • Financial evaluation and forecasting • Strategic thinking and design • Team Management • Social media proficiency • Project management • Team leader and player • Public speaking • Data analytics • Analytical thinking and problem solving • Multi-tasking and working under pressure • Talent Identification

• Business Development and Operations Manager · Neuro6 Limited2023 – 2024

  - Developed, led and executed strategies that significantly increased client acquisition. - Led acquisition of new talents on the team, leading to team growth, efficiency and quality.

• Co-founder and Chief of Product · Swish Nigeria2018 – 2022

  - Led branding, storytelling and launching of multiple products and service offerings - Spearheaded the launch of three major products, leading to a 200% increase in user acquisition. - Managed a cross-functional team, optimising product development, operations and last mile delivery. - Spearheaded exit through acquisition of company and users by a competitor

• Executive Director · Straight Edge Synergy2015 – 2018

  - Generated over $1 million in revenue, significantly contributing to the company’s growth. - Directed strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and market expansion.

• Media Associate · Center for Communications and Social Impact2014 – 2015

  - Collaborated on the launch of New Man Street TV series and other media campaigns - Collaborated with a team of creatives, improving engagement across digital platforms.

• Business consultant · Truck Central2023 – 2026

  - Developed business strategies and proposals to prepare investment readiness and documentation.

• Business consultant · Red Dish Chronicles2023 – 2024

  - Advised on business strategies that helped itemise projections and financial forecasting. - Analysed and optimise business efficiency, preparing proposals and documentation for investment.

• Business consultant · 512 Activity2022 – 2024

  - Provided strategic advice and insight that resulted in increase in operational efficiency. - Helped secure additional business opportunities and increased revenue generation.

• Systems processes & operations consultant · TIQ buy2024 – 2024

  - Audited, redesigned and implemented new e-com admin and operational process improvements. - Spearheaded acquisitions of new technical team to lead redesign and technology innovation.

• Donor & Volunteer · Feet of Grace2021 – 2024

  Training & Volunteering Experience: Donor & Volunteer | Feet of Grace 2021, 2023, 2024

Education

• Covenant UniversityB.Sc, B.Sc Architecture (2nd Class Upper Division)
• CCPNLSC, LSC Leadership in Strategic Communication

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