Technical Advisor/Board Member

Business Development Expert

JacquelyneYawa, a distinguished business development expert with over 23 years of experience, is known for her strategic vision and technical expertise. Her ability to drive business growth across diverse sectors, including Banking, Agribusiness, FinTech, onstruction, and environmental waste management, has earned her recognition in the industry. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, she excels in strategic planning, financial management, operational leadership, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering exceptional value to stakeholders.

Professional Experience: Throughout her career, Jacquelynehas held pivotal roles in leading organizations such as Alcon Nigeria Limited, Globacom, Guinness Nigeria, IRSAL, and Zenith Bank PLC. At Alcon Nigeria Limited, she provided commercial leadership and drove strategic initiatives, leading negotiations on high-value projects and managing substantial procurement operations. Her role at Globacominvolved providing critical data and insights to senior leadership, enhancing operational efficiency.

At Guinness Nigeria, she implemented sustainable agricultural initiatives and spearheaded innovative employee engagement strategies. Her tenure at NIRSAL saw her collaborating with multi stakeholders to develop frameworks to derisk the agricultural value chain.

At Zenith Bank PLC, Jacquelynewas instrumental in driving new business using innovative marketing strategies. Her efforts resulted in significant increases in the balance sheet and sustained business growth. She provided purposeful leadership to her team, galvanizing them to achieve targets and collaborating with peers to deliver set goals.

Education & Certifications:

• MSc. Banking and Finance, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• B.Sc. Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
• Professional Certificate, International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
• Advanced training from Judge Business School, Lagos Business School, Harvard Business School, Wharton Business School and Nigerian Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies

Awards & Recognition:

Jacquelynehas been honouredwith multiple awards, including the Highest Sales Volume and Making a Difference Hero Award at Guinness Nigeria PLC and the MD/CEO Award for Most Profitable Staff at Zenith Bank PLC.

Leadership & Community Involvement:
Jacquelyne’scommitment to community service is as strong as her professional achievements. She is actively involved in leadership and community service, serving on various committees and contributing positively to society.

Professional Memberships:

• Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
• Member, Certified International Procurement Professional