JONATHAN GILANDO
Tamale,Northern Region
Summary
Dynamic and visionary leader with expertise in business restructuring and strategic planning, driving successful mergers and acquisitions while cultivating company culture. Proficient in leveraging business intelligence tools to enhance market analysis and develop effective marketing strategies. Demonstrates resilience under pressure, fostering collaborative environments through executive communication and leadership. Committed to sustainability strategy and corporate social responsibility, aiming to advance global business development initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CEO
ELASLI XPOTRAD LTD
Tamale, Northern Region
09.2016 - Current
- Increased brand recognition with innovative marketing campaigns.
- Executed mergers and acquisitions for business expansion.
- Created vision for company direction, resulted in clear organisational objectives.
- Cultivated productive work environment through employee motivation initiatives.
Veterinary technician
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE GHANA
Tamale, Northern Region
07.2007 - 07.2012
- Established an effective disease surveillance system across Karaga District.
- Supervised livestock movement to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Implemented disease control management through treatment and vaccination programmes.
- Enhanced farm management skills among livestock farmers for improved productivity.
- Conducted rigorous meat hygiene inspections at slaughterhouses and abattoirs.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - VETERINARY
Animal Health And Production College
Tamale, Northern Region Ghana 08.2002 - 07.2005
GCSEs - Agricultural Science
Navrongo Senior Secondary School
Navrongo, Upper East Region 02.1998 - 12.2000
GCSEs - Basic Education
Presbyterian Preparatory School
Bawku, Upper East Region 02.1987 - 08.1997
Skills
- Intuitive foresight
- Business restructuring
- Business intelligence tools
- Company culture development
- Mergers and acquisitions strategy
- Leadership and motivation
- Collaborative decision-making
- Executive communication
- Resilience and stamina
- Creating collaborative environments
- Business turnaround strategies
- Business development
- Marketing strategies
- Risk mitigation
- Sustainability strategy
- Contract negotiations
- Market analysis
- Supply chain coordination
- Strategic business planning
- Economic forecasting
- Visionary leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Communication proficiency
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Effective public speaking
- Corporate social responsibility awareness
- Global mindset
Languages
English
Fluent
Akan/Twi
Fluent
Hausa
Advanced
Affiliations
- Reading, Batsmithing, Listening to clasicals and Hymns
REFERENCE
- DR.KARIKARI AGYEMANG (Regional Veterinary Oficer)| +233 244436450
- Dr. Evans Ensoh (Lecturer, Animal Health & Production College)| +233 246451604
Timeline
CEO
ELASLI XPOTRAD LTD
09.2016 - Current
Veterinary technician
MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE GHANA
07.2007 - 07.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - VETERINARY
Animal Health And Production College
08.2002 - 07.2005
GCSEs - Agricultural Science
Navrongo Senior Secondary School
02.1998 - 12.2000
GCSEs - Basic Education
Presbyterian Preparatory School
02.1987 - 08.1997