Global Business Council Board- Director for Africa

• Jan 2022 - Present

I was Appointed Global Business Council Board Member and Director for Africa to oversee Penetration, Critical Stakeholders Engagement, Key market Actors and Players Collaboration and Business Growth of Fintech and Block Chain Association within Nigeria and across Africa by Extension. I will be contributing to establish FAB's Business in Africa and Driving her core Values to penetrate the Block Chain Industry in Africa. I was Appointed Global Business Council Board Member and Director for Africa to oversee Penetration, Critical Stakeholders Engagement, Key market Actors and Players Collaboration and Business Growth of Fintech and Block Chain Association within Nigeria and across Africa by Extension. I will be contributing to establish FAB's Business in Africa and Driving her core Values to penetrate the Block Chain Industry in Africa.

Advisor

• Nov 2021 - Present

I contribute as Business Channel Partner to support Loconav's Global and In Country Business Growth and Operations team to drive her Vision and Nigeria business operations including new sales touch points and channel introductions for sell in of Loconav's fleet management solutions. Feel free to connect with me on +234 706 077 2784; uvobioma@loconav.com to discuss solutions for your business fleet management operations Loconav Inc. www.loconav.com present in 61+ countries is US based fastest growing fleet management technology solutions company providing the SaaS platform that has enabled millions of companies and private businesses manage their mobile asset and fleet operations seamlessly. Show less

Business Mentor

• Sep 2021 - Present

https://safeem.org/women-entrepreneurship-4-africa/ I Mentored 4 Female owned businesses operating in Agri-Tech, Agri-Business, Manufacturing & Health Sectors at the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa- WE4A program by SAFEEM. 3 emerged to advance to GROWTH Stage amongst 15 selected of the 100 Female Entrepreneurs who entered for the program. They will receive €50k Euros each in Funding, Training and Business Growth Support. See Announcement>> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/victor-uche-obioma-spmiim-60682432_savethedate-we4a-we4a-activity-6917867462289948672-eaqh?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) project is an action jointly supported by the European Union (EU), the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), with implementation from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the German Development agency GIZ (E4D program). Running the growth and acceleration programs of WE4A is the Swiss Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets (SAFEEM). Seedstars is an International Organization based in Switzerland with a vibrant community of 250,000 members around the world; whose Expertise are in entrepreneurship capacity building, impact investment, community & events execution, market insights, program management, innovation advisory and talent development across all tech-enabled industries and emerging market geographies. We work with a hands-on methodology, and are known for our lean and community-driven approach. Show less

Ambassador for Nigeria (Member, Committee on Entrepreneurship)

• Aug 2021 - Present

https://worldleadersummit.com/committee_category/entrepreneurship/ I joined the World Leader Summit Committee on Entrepreneurship to contribute my experience and knowledge and SME development expertise in advancing the mission of the Organization to raise an Army of Change Makers across the Globe who will Champion actualization of the 8 Pillars of Inclusive Support for MSME Growth as Building Blocks for Societal and Economic advancement at scale through Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, B2B & B2G, Incubation, Technology, Women Entrepreneur World Leader Summit, is the largest professional and networking conference for entrepreneurs & leaders (World Leader Summit 2020 was pure online event with more than 90+ countries’ 120+ global leaders.). WLS also hosts a wide range of programs events catering to various industry verticals, educational events hosted by WLS Institute, WLS Young Entrepreneurs, WLS Women’s League, WLS Senior citizen program to foster entrepreneurship in our youth, and WLS Women’s Forum for empowering women entrepreneurs. WLS connects the entire entrepreneurship ecosystem from early stage entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneurs, professionals at leading corporations, venture capital, angel investors, thought leaders among others. The organization emphasizes the spirit of giving in all aspects of their work. Show less

Founding Board Member

• Oct 2019 - Present

Company SummaryExplainer Video of our Services>> https://youtu.be/4S7XQf-GRMshttps://network.empowerafrica.com/organizations/vicfaus-integrated-solutions-limited-division-of-views-group-co/https://drive.google.com/file/d/12PYkBvmHYPmj4zOaNX6lqTirkimaEaXt/view?usp=drivesdkWe Play a Pivotal Business Support role at the heart of fixing business operations frictions, right in the middle of our Clients Growth and Expansion Journey; allowing them FOCUS on other important business objectives. Show less

Board Member

• Oct 2019 - Present

www.viewsgroup.com.ngCurrently worth above $50k USD, I am responsible for key decisions that relate to strategy, profitability and sustained growth of VicFaus Integrated Solutions Ltd. (Division of VIEWS GROUP Co.) I oversee team Cohesion and maintain synergy that drives our corporate MISSION- to help Individuals, small businesses and large organisations amplify visibility for their products and services by creating exciting graphic designs, large format printing solutions., In addition to providing procurement, installation materials and equipment supply, lubricants supply and general contract services. Show less

Advisory Council Member

• Jun 2021 - Present

I am responsible at STARTUP AGENDA to drive the Vision and Strategy to build an MSME Support and Growth Services Agency to reach at least 0.02% of the 40Million Enterprises operating in Nigeria who make up the 96% of Businesses that provide 84% Employment and 48% contribution to Nigeria's GDP making up the SIGNIFICANTLY DORMINANT force within Nigeria's Business Environment and ECONOMIC Segment. We aim to plug in support services (Mentorship, SME Clinics & Training, Business Devt., Financing, Investor Matching, Business Decks, Proposal Writing, Business Plan Drafting, MSME Speaking Engagements etc.) to reach the Underserved Informal & Semi Formal Sectors of Nigeria to enable the Startups and their Founders (within that segment) navigate the tough business terrain to gain mileage; while keeping sight to contribute our Quota to solve the UNEMPLOYMENT problem in Nigeria currently at 34% within the 208+Million Population. Show less

Vice Chairman

• Feb 2019 - Present

www.sportcareer.ngMy position as Vice Chairman includes amongst others includes positioning Sport Career Company as an International Brand with linkages to Commissions for Arts and Culture, Sport teams in Asia, Europe, East and North Africa and UAE that provide bridge for professional career exploit from Africa into these regions.

Executive Board Member

• Jan 2014 - Present

www.sportcareer.ngSport Career Company is Division of Career Gateway Plus Limited; We offer solutions that cater to: Athlete Marketing, Sport Content Creation, Sport Career Advisory, Scouting, Athlete Representation, Intermediation, Sport Endorsements, Destination Management, Sports business consulting, Athlete On boarding & Settlement.** Some of the projects we have handled include: TikiTaka Sweden regional talent identification program (to GOTHIA TIPSELIT tournament in Sweden) for South East Nigeria. 100+ U17 players from 40 academies registered for this program; 10 of them were picked for the National screening and 1 player made the team to the GOTHIA TIPSELIT Cup tournament in Sweden in 2017.** This is in addition to Volunteer support offered to TeamNigeria UK team's CSR sports project for U17 players held in 3 states: IMO, FCT Abuja and Lagos State. Show less

Founding Board Member

• Jan 2020 - Present

My duty is to strategically reposition our family business chain into a global brand worth more than $400m USD in cash and assets by 2021 with foot prints out of Nigeria into Asia, Europe, Middle East, East and North Africa.

Advisory Board Member

• Aug 2019 - Present

www.viewsgroup.coBoard Member of VIEWS GROUP Co. responsible to provide strategic Leadership and Direction to position and revive a family business chain offering leading solutions in Large Format Digital Printing, Heavy Equipment Sales, Spare Parts Supply, After Sales Support, General Contracts and Supplies!

Advisor- Starting a Business, Business Growth, Negotiations

• May 2021 - Present

My Profile made the shortlist on PROSPER Advisors team. I will be joining other Advisors Network to collectively improve the knowledge, connections, and personal growth for youthful and upwardly mobile professionals. Leveraging my experience to offer invaluable knowledge addition to the PROSPER family in the journey to improve the leadership and management qualities of the advisees I am assigned to. My Profile made the shortlist on PROSPER Advisors team. I will be joining other Advisors Network to collectively improve the knowledge, connections, and personal growth for youthful and upwardly mobile professionals. Leveraging my experience to offer invaluable knowledge addition to the PROSPER family in the journey to improve the leadership and management qualities of the advisees I am assigned to.

Member

• Jan 2021 - Present

www.gcofbl.org I joined the Global Chamber of Business Leaders in January 2021 to make meaningful contribution to amplify the work of the Global vibrant and interconnected business community that currently exists while plugging in fresh pairs of new ears, thought and ideas to foster collaboration, deepen engagement, encourage growth and market expansion in a continuous progressive manner and reach within the Africa/Global business environment. www.gcofbl.org I joined the Global Chamber of Business Leaders in January 2021 to make meaningful contribution to amplify the work of the Global vibrant and interconnected business community that currently exists while plugging in fresh pairs of new ears, thought and ideas to foster collaboration, deepen engagement, encourage growth and market expansion in a continuous progressive manner and reach within the Africa/Global business environment.

Global Start Ups Committee Member

• Sep 2020 - Present

International Partner for Nigeria

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

www.wbaforum.orghttp://angel-investor.review/wbaf-announces-80-new-high-commissioners-senators-and-international-partners-from-40-countries/I was unanimously appointed by WBAF Board to Represent Nigeria as an International Partner at the Grand Assembly of World Business Angels Investment Forum (An Affiliated Partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion [GPFI] which comprises 111 Member Nations. I am Member of Global Start Up Committee and will be responsible to provide support to fuel the Objective of WBAF to globally empower the economic development of the world, with focus on Start Ups & SMEs. Show less

Jury Member & Ambassador for Nigeria to the Global Startup Awards- GSA

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

https://www.globalstartupawards.com/ Global Startup Awards is the largest independent startup ecosystem competition. GSA uses its competition framework and events to run programs across the whole world. The organization has its HQ in Budapest and Copenhagen. Global Startup Awards is already present in over 113 countries on 4 continents and growing fast. I double as Jury and Ambassador to Global Startup Awards 2021. As Ambassador I am expected to recommend the crème de la crème from Nigeria in Western Africa startup ecosystem through exclusive access to the nomination platform, which will also allow me to easily nominate companies/individuals for any category and to track the progress of your nominees over the competition season. As Jury Member to the Global Startup Awards, I am expected to use my domain knowledge and expertise to evaluate each finalist that belongs to the category/categories with the aim to select the best of the best Startups who will emerge from each Award category (based on pre defined metrics) to advance to compete at the Regional, National or Global Stage . Show less

Round 1 Judge

• May 2021 - Jul 2021

https://africabusinessheroes.org/en/the-prize/judges?year=2021&type=round1-judges&page=5 I was selected as a Round 1 Judge for the Africa Netpreneur Prize, Africa's Business Heroes awards. The Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. I contributed in reviewing the business profile of Startups from Africa. I put forward my strongest reccomendation for the 50 whose businesses are making huge IMPACT and QUALIFY to be selected to advance to Round 2 of Africa's Business Heroes-. Summary of the 2021 Competition Ø 2021 received 12,000 applications from 54 African countries. Ø Out of this Number 50 will be shortlisted later this month! Ø Each year ten-10 "business heroes" from across Africa are selected to compete for their share of $ 1.5 million in grant funding. Ø Participants have exclusive access to training, mentoring and learning programs, as well as access to a community of African business leaders. Ø ABH’s mission is to create visibility for, showcase and grow local talents and innovators who are making positive impact in their communities and beyond, to inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Ø Over a ten-year period, the program will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs and provide grant funding, training programs, and support for the African entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ø Along with other Judges we carefully reviewed to select the best of the best amongst the pool who qualify to advance to the next stage. Ø It was an exciting opportunity for me to be at the front of selecting Africa’s set of Business Heroes for 2021! #jackmafoundation #2021judge #africabusinessheroes #africabusinessleader #smesector #businessadvisoryboard #businesssupportservices Show less

State Director/CoorDinator, Lagos State

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

www.nyccng.org I was responsible amongst other functions to drive end to end strategy, implementation, growth and sustainability of The Nigerian Youth Chamber of Commerce [NYCC] which has 5,000+ SME owners membership drawn from the 36 states of Nigeria. I led from the front to coordinate all programs, initiatives, excos and state actors to meet and exceed NYCC's objectives, mission and vision to promote functional and sustainable youth enterprises to create jobs and generate wealth within Lagos State which has an estimated 11,663+ SMEs. I set up NYCC Lagos State Office in July 2020, appointed 4 State EXCOs in June 2020 (I picked some of the best minds from across Industry and profession with deep extensive complementary skills) to bring their best to the table in driving achievement of the mission and vision of the State Secretariat amongst others to deliver EDI Training, BMO Membership, Loan Application and other documentation support to formal and Informal SME cluster within Lagos State to benefit from the CBN AGSMEIS NGN 10m Loan. I identified along with other 4 State EXCOs key players and critical stakeholders in Lagos State including Lagos State Employmemt Trust Fund-LSETF, Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment etc. and aligned their objectives to the growth vision of NYCC. I provided linkages with existing chambers of commerce like Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) amongst others; and developed the schematics to establish an all inclusive SME growth actors action plan template plus value drivers within the state employment, SME and related Government Agencies for Partnerships to pursue a common objective to deepen impact within the SME cluster in Lagos- Formal and Non Formal. I spear headed negotiation of the best deal for training facility to host the first NYCC Lagos State EDI training scheduled for 24-28 August 2020 to train 160+ SMEs for CBN AGSMEIS business support loan Show less

Service Network Account Manager for West Africa

• Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

www.samsung.com I was responsible at Samsung Electronics for service network account management and expansion strategy. I simplify complex business operations and optimise management of Service Level Agreements by use of enterprise management tools: SAP, ECMS, CS Portal, QINGS, GSPN, GPPM; I manage spare parts order, repair speed and AR management in 4 key and 1 of the biggest service partner accounts worth $223k USD. I offer partners/stakeholder advisory that help strengthen efficiency of service operations. My experience cuts across customer service, sales and marketing, public relations, SME management, civic leadership and enterprise development. I have had the opportunity to lead businesses in FMCG, Airport Service, Mobile device and technology and consumer electronics industries. Key activities: service network stakeholder management, management of Service Level Agreements for service network, business development, service network expansion and optimization strategy, service partner accounts management, management of In Shop Service team, P&L ownership for the biggest Service Partner account within service network. Geography: Nigeria, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mali, Senegal and Togo. Interactions: local and regional teams, service network stakeholders, strategic partners, corporate bodies and Government agencies. Show less

Modern Trade Specialist: S/South & S/East, Nigeria

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

www.samsung.com My role as Modern Trade Specialist sees me engage In-Store Promoters and Brand Shop Owners on strategies/initiatives to drive Volume/Value Sales and increase in Customer footfall to achieve and surpass Monthly, Quarterly any Yearly Store Sales targets. In addition to monitoring Stock holding to drive Sell through from DISTRIBUTOR into the Hyper Markets, Brand Shops & Multi Stores in 8 cities in S/East & S/South, Nigeria. I am also responsible for after sales support, lead generation, conversion, customer retention support and Samsung's Image management to Brand Partners/Store Owners, Customers & the public; Samsung's values of Excellence and cutting edge Quality Customer Service delivery via the Brand Shop Ambassadors and Trade Representatives. Show less

Retail Management: Imo, Abia and Akwa Ibom State

• Nov 2008 - Sep 2014

https://contactmarketing.com.ng/ o Manages 60 retail sales outlets in Owerri and Umuahia South East, Nigeria. o Retail partner acquisition, retention and growth strategist. o Consults for Retailers on strategy for building larger customer base. o Delivers retail business management support for point of sales through professional consulting in product portfolio management, inventory evaluation and stock holding planning. o Plays advisory role to retailers on the benefits of Cross and Up selling. o Management of Share of shelve for product display and share of space for brand materials deployment In Store. o Product and soft skill training for over 80 sales staff to improve value sales and profit. o Responsible for retail device sellout data capture and market intelligence reporting which is the bedrock of Nokia’s decision making. o Competitor and market shares analysis. o Canvasses for more retail partners to grow the number of touch points for the brand at retail. o Retail Partner and Customer loyalty program management: pre and post selection phase. o Lead Generation and after sales support Show less

Acting Asst. Mgr. Airport Services

• Sep 2006 - Nov 2008

www.panalpina.com o Collate and input into company database Client travel arrangement request o Arrangement of Airport Meet & Greet and transportation to and from Airport for Departing/Arriving World Bank,DSME,HHI, Stena Drilling, Oceaneering, Dril Quip and other Servicing Companies Crew Men working on the Agbami/FPSO Oil field o Arrangement of Hotel Accommodation for Arriving/Departing Crew men o Issue Local/International flight tickets for World Bank,DSME,HHI, Stena Drilling, Oceaneering, Dril Quip crew men going on & off Agbami/FPSO Oil field, as well a s to those flying out to their Home Countries. o Prepare Invoice for service rendered for Client payment approval Show less

Field Representative

• Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

www.bat.com o Daily routine visits to Outlets in designated sales region o Outlet Branding and Merchandising o Educate Outlet sales person on different cigarette brands to stimulate sell out o Collation of weekly Sales Data o Recommendation of Outlets for recognition for outstanding volume sales o Draw up reports on BAT’s market share in the Nigerian market. www.bat.com o Daily routine visits to Outlets in designated sales region o Outlet Branding and Merchandising o Educate Outlet sales person on different cigarette brands to stimulate sell out o Collation of weekly Sales Data o Recommendation of Outlets for recognition for outstanding volume sales o Draw up reports on BAT’s market share in the Nigerian market.