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Nwando Akouvi Ogo

Nwando Akouvi Ogo

Summary

Seasoned People & Operations Leader with a proven track record in driving organizational growth through strategic HR management, learning & development (L&D), and people coaching.

I excel at building high-performing teams, shaping company culture, and aligning people strategies with corporate goals. With over 8+ years of experience across private, public sectors, and startups, I have led cross-functional teams, managed complex projects, and delivered business solutions to diverse clients.

Passionate about making an impact in social development, I am now pivoting towards leveraging my skills in community development, capacity building, and social impact initiatives.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Accomplishments

  • Consulting Engagements - 25+ Clients successfully advised across OD & D, Performance Management, Culture Development, Compensations & Benefits, HR Operations Management (entire HR Life cycle), Policy Development & Onboarding.
  • HR Retainers (day-to-day HR management) - 8 accounts managed
  • Recruitment - closed 60+ roles including C-Suite level roles.
  • Built and Co-Designed Corporate Learning Curriculums
  • Corporate Learning Programme Design and Execution
  • Courses and Programme Building (on various LMS Platforms)
  • 15+ Competency Building and Career Coaching Sessions Facilitated
  • Single-Threaded Leadership over the Placements Department of Kryptr, resulting in 10+ Roles filled and 15+ Early Career Professionals Placed
  • 5 Mentees coached

Work History

Kryptr.co
Lagos, Nigeria

CO-FOUNDER & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL MANAGER
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Kryptr is building a high-performing community of elite talent, to help drive the growth of African businesses.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partnerships, Placements, L&D, and People.
  • Teaching Faculty Mentorship: Webinar and Masterclasses Design and Development, and Career Coaching.
  • Successfully managed two cohorts for our premier product, enhancing program effectiveness
  • Provided strategic advisory on curriculum and program design for the ELITE program, including the sole creation of the curriculum for the Foundational and World of Work courses.
  • Orchestrated the design and development of comprehensive curriculum and courseware for three distinct onboarding programs.
  • Executed a comprehensive competency audit engagement from start to finish, shaping the learning and development strategies, and training deployment for a prominent public sector organization.
  • Led the meticulous selection and recruitment process for faculty and internal teams, ensuring top-tier talent acquisition.
  • Actively facilitated over 15 sessions, demonstrating a commitment to hands-on leadership and knowledge transfer.
  • Established relationships with key customers, vendors, and partners.

Enzo Krypton and Company
Lagos, Nigeria

GENERAL MANAGER - PEOPLE AND OPERATIONS
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Senior leadership team member with direct oversight of People and Operations across the Group and its four subsidiaries
  • Driving business growth via strategic vision development and execution
  • Serving as the Chief HR Consultant, delivering business solutions and spearheading project management for client engagements
  • Acting as the go-to HR Expert for the Kryptr Subsidiary, focusing on learning and development advisory, curriculum design, programme design and development, and participation in the Teaching & Coaching Faculty
  • Managing a cross functional team of 7 direct reports, and 4 external contractors
  • Co-building 2 subsidaries - business strategy, operational structure and processes, external pool hiring and work management, and project management

Enzo Krypton and Company
Lagos

HEAD, PEOPLE STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS
06.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Developed, implemented, and enforced operational policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning initiatives.

Enzo Krypton and Company
Lagos

HUMAN RESOURCES - PRACTICE MANAGER
07.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Elevated to oversee the HR Practice, steering strategy and operations for the organization's people advisory division
  • Led HR Practice Design and Development, refining Operating Structure, formulating detailed Job Descriptions, setting Practice KPIs, and advancing Performance and Behaviour Management systems
  • Initiated Competency Modelling and Manpower Planning, aligning with strategic objectives and bolstering operational efficiency
  • Advocated for Process Engineering, enhancing recruitment workflows to boost productivity and elevate candidate experience
  • Directed Project Management & Revenue Assurance, ensuring top-tier service delivery to Clients

Enzo Krypton and Company
Lagos

RECRUITMENT PRACTICE MANAGER
01.2020 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Spearheaded Recruitment Practice Design and Development, optimizing Operating Structure, crafting precise Job Descriptions, establishing Practice KPIs, and enhancing Performance and Behaviour Management
  • Pioneered Competency Modelling and Manpower Planning, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency
  • Championed Process Engineering to streamline recruitment workflows, improving productivity and candidate experience
  • Expertly managed Project Management & Revenue Assurance, delivering exceptional service to Clients and Candidates while overseeing all Recruitment Engagements

Freelance Consultant

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER
10.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Enzo, Krypton and Company - External Consultant to provide HR Business Partner services.
  • HR Strategy & Operations SME - A 90 Days Coaching Engagement with a HR Manager on the Top 3 critical areas of her Department and expected performance results.

Enzo Krypton & Company
Lagos

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
04.2016 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Working directly as a HR Business Partner with the Founders and Executive Management of established, and start-up organizations to add value, solve problems, developing strategic initiatives across the HR Life Cycle, notably performance management, compensation & benefits, learning and development and culture
  • Led the activities of the HR Practice which offered Consulting, Outsourcing and Recruitment services to clients
  • Managed a Team of 4 HR Analysts and 2 External HR Executives, as well as coordinating all HR Projects and contractors

New Fountain Montessori Children's School
Lagos

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER
07.2013 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.

Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross, London

PEER ASSISTED LEARNING
09.2012 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Served as a key member of the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) team, providing strategic coaching to first-year students for academic success
  • Offered expert guidance on navigating degree requirements and achieving academic goals
  • Acted as a primary point of contact for initial student concerns, ensuring effective resolution of issues

New Fountain Secondary School
Nigeria

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / ADMIN ASSISTANT
08.2011 - 09.2012

Education

University of Ghana
Accra

MASTER OF ARTS from DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
12.2024

University Overview

Thesis submission in View - GENDER EQUALITY IN TERTIARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

Birkbeck, University of London

MASTER OF SCIENCE from ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
12.2017

Goldsmiths College, U. of London
New Cross, London

BACHELOR OF ARTS from SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES
12.2013

University Overview

Multi-disciplinary degree encompassing a comprehensive range of social sciences courses.

Queen Mary University of London

FOUNDATION DEGREE from SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
12.2010

Skills

  • People Change
  • HR Management
  • Thinking - Strategic, Critical and Analytical
  • Coaching & Facilitation
  • Business Writing & Documentation
  • Use of Business Productivity Tools
  • Execution
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Leadership
  • Facilitation
  • Crisis Management & Issue Resolution
  • Elicitation
  • Partnership cultivation
  • Goal setting
  • Business development
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Networking strategies
  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving
  • Team building
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Risk management
  • Data analysis
  • Product development
  • Market analysis
  • Operations management
  • Brand development
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Interests

Animals

DIY

Cultures & Languages

Arts - Paintings, Film, Functional (e.g. Furniture)

People - Personality and Thinking Models

Social Development & Impact

Models & Frameworks - competency, personality, business, leadership...etc

Learning - about anything!

Processes and Systems Building

Languages

English
Native language
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Korean
Beginner
A1

Software

Appkryptrco

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home optionFlexible work hoursCareer advancementPersonal development programsCompany Culture

Affiliations

  • University of London - Goldsmiths College Alumni
  • Immerse Coaching Company - Membership
  • Gemstone Leadership Network

Additional Information

A dynamic and seasoned People & Operations leader, I bring over 8 years of experience in driving organizational transformation through strategic leadership, talent development, and cross-functional management. As a Co-Founder and Cross-Functional Manager at Kryptr, I have successfully built and scaled core business functions, overseeing People (HR), Learning & Development (L&D), Placements, Partnerships, and Enterprise Management. I have consistently demonstrated my ability to lead teams, drive business growth, and foster cultures that value learning, collaboration, and results.

With a passion for people empowerment, I have designed and implemented competency-building programs that bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, particularly for Early Career Professionals (ECPs). Through my role at Kryptr, I created and facilitated cutting-edge programs, including the World of Work Course and several onboarding and career coaching initiatives, all aimed at enhancing the skills and career paths of young professionals across Africa.

As a leader, I thrive in cross-functional environments, excelling in strategic partnerships, project management, and business development. My expertise spans HR management, organizational design, coaching, and capacity building, with a strong focus on improving team dynamics, organizational efficiency, and business performance. I have a proven track record of consulting with over 25 clients, managing HR operations for diverse businesses, and coaching teams through organizational change.

A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business operations and people dynamics, I am now pivoting towards social development and Technology, where I am eager to leverage my skills to drive community development, social impact initiatives, and capacity-building programs that address the needs of vulnerable populations. My commitment to fostering inclusive environments and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities aligns with my passion for using my expertise to make a meaningful impact in the social development space.

Timeline

GENERAL MANAGER - PEOPLE AND OPERATIONS

Enzo Krypton and Company
09.2022 - Current

CO-FOUNDER & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL MANAGER

Kryptr.co
03.2022 - Current

HEAD, PEOPLE STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS

Enzo Krypton and Company
06.2021 - 08.2022

HUMAN RESOURCES - PRACTICE MANAGER

Enzo Krypton and Company
07.2020 - 05.2021

RECRUITMENT PRACTICE MANAGER

Enzo Krypton and Company
01.2020 - 06.2020

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER

Freelance Consultant
10.2019 - 01.2020

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT

Enzo Krypton & Company
04.2016 - 10.2019

PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER

New Fountain Montessori Children's School
07.2013 - 12.2015

PEER ASSISTED LEARNING

Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2012 - 05.2013

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / ADMIN ASSISTANT

New Fountain Secondary School
08.2011 - 09.2012

University of Ghana

MASTER OF ARTS from DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Birkbeck, University of London

MASTER OF SCIENCE from ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Goldsmiths College, U. of London

BACHELOR OF ARTS from SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Queen Mary University of London

FOUNDATION DEGREE from SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Nwando Akouvi Ogo