Nana Akoto Agyapong
Commercial and Strategy
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Seasoned Commercial Leader with proven leadership skills and strategic vision. Experience includes driving business growth, managing large teams, implementing process improvements, and developing effective strategies to achieve organizational objectives.
Strengths include strong decision-making capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and ability to inspire team members towards achieving common goals. Previous successes include significant impact on operational efficiency and bottom-line results in past roles as a Commercial Professional.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive - LOOP DFS Ghana | Group B2B Product Manager
NCBA Group
Ghana
07.2022 - Current
- Led the establishment and operationalization of the Ghana business.
- Managed the acquisition of essential statutory certifications, licenses, and documentation for the business.
- Secured partnerships with banks, MNOs, and other stakeholders to drive business growth in Ghana.
- Served as a Ghana Board member for LOOP DFS, contributing to strategic decision-making and governance.
- Lead the product strategy and delivery for LOOP DFS B2B Merchant Financing product across multiple countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ivory Coast.
New Business Development Consultant
Vuclip
Africa
12.2019 - Current
- Lead business development and partnerships for Vuclip's Digital, VAS, and Video OTT business in Africa.
- Managing the following clients: MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana, AirtelTigo Ghana, Safaricom Kenya, Vodacom DRC, Orange Senegal, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast with a portfolio size of $10M.
Commercial Director ( Consultant)
Wahu Mobility Ltd.
Accra
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Lead all partnership efforts with Government, Public and Private Sectors
- Also responsible for the software development teams
- Signed on Bolt, Glovo, to offer our e-bikes for delivery
Head of Commercial (Dstv for Business)
MultiChoice Ghana
Accra
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Lead the commercial and corporate department.
- Managed a team of 7 across Sales, Account Management, and Customer Operations.
- Oversaw planning and execution of DSTV Business strategies.
- Overachieved annual revenue targets ($5M) by 25% through segmented sales and marketing strategies, a strong distribution model, and a very precise GTM plan.
- Grew the commercial base from 3K businesses to 15K businesses within the ~2-year period.
Senior Manager- Software Solution Sales
Huawei Technologies
Ghana
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed software sales across three rep offices (Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone).
- Launched first bank-led mobile money wallet (G-Money) for GCB Bank in Ghana.
Product and Innovation Manager
GWO SEVO
Accra
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Lead product and innovation across the TXT Group
Product Manager - Enterprise Business Unit
Vodafone
Accra
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Managed Cloud and hosting portfolio
- VPBX, Hosted PBX , Broadband Telephony , Video and Audio Conferencing, Hosted Call center
Youth Segment Manager
Vodafone
Accra
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and executed sales strategies for the youth segment.
- Designed and rolled out the industry's first youth initiative (Vodafone X).
- Pricing and go-to-market strategy.
- Managed sales and distribution across Ghana with a team of Regional, Zonal, and Territory Managers.
- Achieved 2 million subscriptions with annual revenue of GHs5 million.
- Increased year-on-year sales by 20%, implementing strategic business growth and retention initiatives.
- Planned and developed strategies to increase sales territory positioning, exceeding company targets.
Provisioning Specialist (Back Office Engineer)
Vodafone
Airport city
10.2012 - 04.2014
- Back office Operations ( Mobile and Fixed Services support)
Intern
Law Office of Eric O. Darko P.C.
NY
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Compiled weekly reports on customer feedback and satisfaction ratings.
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
Intern
National Communications Authority
Accra
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Frequency management and allocation.
- Researched industry trends and competitor strategies to inform decision making.
Education
INSEAD Fintech Program - Fintech
INSEAD
05.2023
Executive MBA - Marketing
University of Ghana
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - BS - Telecommunications Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology
Kumasi01.2012
High School Diploma - Applied electricity and electronics
Koforidua Secondary Technical School
01.2007
Skills
- Partner Relationship Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Enterprise Consulting
- International business
- Partnership Development
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Revenue Generation
- Innovation management
- Talent Acquisition
- Corporate Governance
- Process Improvement
- Fiscal Management
- Staff Management
- Revenue Forecasting
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Sales strategy
- Communication Skills
Certification
- Platform Management Sales Accreditation
- Veeam Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP)
- Sales Skills Training: Consultative Selling Master Class
- Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Awards
- Vodafone Way Global Hero
- Best Activation Manager, Alternative Channels, Commercial
- Best Activation Manager, Alternative Channels, commercial
- Certificate of Recognition
Languages
English
Currentposition
Chief Executive - LOOP DFS Ghana, LOOP DFS Ghana, Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Languages
English
First Language
Accomplishments
- Vodafone Way Global Hero- 2014
- Vodafone Ghana Best Activation Manager, Alternative Channels, Commercial- 2014
- Vodafone Ghana Best Activation Manager, Alternative Channels, commercial- 2015
- NCBA LOOP DFS Certificate of Recognition- 2024
Work Availability
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Timeline
Commercial Director ( Consultant)
Wahu Mobility Ltd.
01.2023 - 04.2023
Chief Executive - LOOP DFS Ghana | Group B2B Product Manager
NCBA Group
07.2022 - Current
Head of Commercial (Dstv for Business)
MultiChoice Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2022
New Business Development Consultant
Vuclip
12.2019 - Current
Senior Manager- Software Solution Sales
Huawei Technologies
04.2018 - 12.2019
Product and Innovation Manager
GWO SEVO
02.2017 - 04.2018
Product Manager - Enterprise Business Unit
Vodafone
06.2016 - 01.2017
Youth Segment Manager
Vodafone
04.2014 - 06.2016
Provisioning Specialist (Back Office Engineer)
Vodafone
10.2012 - 04.2014
Intern
Law Office of Eric O. Darko P.C.
06.2011 - 08.2011
Intern
National Communications Authority
06.2010 - 08.2010
INSEAD Fintech Program - Fintech
INSEAD
Executive MBA - Marketing
University of Ghana
Bachelor of Science - BS - Telecommunications Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology
High School Diploma - Applied electricity and electronics
Koforidua Secondary Technical School
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