Babatunde Ifedapo Ogundeko

Senior Growth Manager and Credit Risk Management Professional

Lagos, NG.

About

Highly accomplished Senior Growth Manager and Credit Risk Management professional with over a decade of experience driving significant business expansion and optimizing financial health across financial services and healthcare technology. Expert in leading multi-regional growth and acquisition strategies, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing profitability through data-driven credit process optimization. Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, secure funding, and implement innovative solutions that deliver measurable revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Work

Blue Blush

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Principal Partner

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Spearheads strategic growth consulting, business development, and operational oversight, transforming Blue Blush from a startup into a robust firm.

Highlights

Scaled Blue Blush from a sole proprietorship to a robust team of 5 full-time staff, 3 partners, 1 senior partner, and an executive assistant.

Originated and closed strategic deals, including MFB solutions for Juakali (France) and expansion partnerships for Sinopoly Energy (Hong Kong) into the Nigerian market.

Secured key partnerships with Tillit, PayCient Finance Limited, and Nimble Byte for lead generation, deal closure, and strategic alliances.

Directed overall firm operations, encompassing deal sourcing, execution supervision, and ensuring consistent partner satisfaction through effective team management.

Terminal Africa

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Senior Growth Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Drives strategic growth and acquisition initiatives to expand market share and enhance customer retention for Terminal Africa.

Highlights

Leads comprehensive growth and acquisition strategies, successfully expanding market share and user base across target regions.

Manages key accounts and cultivates strong client relationships, driving significant retention and expansion outcomes.

Develops and implements advanced data-driven strategies to optimize customer lifecycle management and maximize revenue generation.

Collaborates cross-functionally to identify and capitalize on new growth opportunities, executing initiatives that contribute to business expansion.

Helium Health

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Growth Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Drove credit risk management and loan recovery strategies, significantly improving financial health and compliance for Helium Health.

Highlights

Designed and implemented credit risk strategies that reduced past-due balances and improved loan recovery rates.

Managed a substantial loan portfolio of NGN 873 million across 155 accounts, maintaining an exceptional NPL/PAR of just 0.3%.

Developed and institutionalized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for credit risk operations, enhancing consistency and regulatory compliance.

Collaborated effectively with collections and customer service teams to optimize credit approval and recovery processes, boosting operational efficiency.

Resolution Finance Limited

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Head of Credit and Marketing

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Led credit and marketing teams to achieve significant sales targets and enhance portfolio health for Resolution Finance Limited.

Highlights

Directed credit and marketing teams, implementing strategies that consistently achieved sales targets of NGN 60 million monthly.

Managed a diverse portfolio of 189 clients valued at NGN 250 million, successfully maintaining a PAR below 5%.

Developed and executed proactive compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory environments.

Simba Group

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Business Development Executive

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Drove business expansion and cultivated strategic partnerships for TVS Motors Nigeria brands under Simba Group.

Highlights

Managed TVS Motors Nigeria brands, successfully driving business expansion and achieving significant revenue growth.

Developed and executed strategic initiatives that enhanced crucial financial and market partnerships.

AB Microfinance Bank

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Senior Loan Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed a substantial loan portfolio and conducted critical risk assessments to ensure profitability and sustained financial health.

Highlights

Managed a loan portfolio of 163 clients valued at NGN 34 million, consistently maintaining a PAR below 5%.

Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, credit appraisals, and recovery operations, contributing directly to sustained profitability.

Education

Rome Business School

Rome, Lazio, Italy
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Master's International Management

The Polytechnic Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Higher National Diploma (HND) Computer Science

The Polytechnic Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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National Diploma (ND) Computer Science

Certificates

Member – ForbesBLK

ForbesBLK

Member – RevGenius

RevGenius

Associate Member – Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN)

Risk Management Association of Nigeria (RIMAN)

Skills

Growth & Acquisitions

Growth Hacking, Market Expansion, Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships.

Credit Risk Management

Credit Risk Assessment, Portfolio Management, Loan Recovery, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation.

Account Management

Key Account Management, Client Relationship Management, Client Retention, Sales Management.

Financial & Business Acumen

Fundraising, Grant Writing, Sales & Marketing Strategy, Digital Transformation, Financial Services, Healthcare Technology.