Azeez Olawale-Arish Yusuff
President/CEO, Arish Group,Visionary Entrepreneur and Investor, International Bu
A renowned Turn- Around specialist, a global corporate/business strategist, a market developer
Financial expert with broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and financial/Investment management and Advisory. Direct experience with real estate, financial and business consulting,outsourcing and venture capital. Interested in early-stage start ups as well as established companies.
An expert in the areas of Consulting/Outsourcing, Strategy and Advisory, Real Estate/Hospitality and Construction, Research and Training, Venture Management and Development, Product innovation, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain and Purchasing, Finance for developmental, investment or humanitarian projects, Commodities/Energy (Gold, Diamond, Crude Oil, agricultural products, solid minerals, building materials, etc), Regional and Global Expansion, Merger/Acquisitions, Management Oversight, E-payment, E-Consulting, E-Business, E-Government and Web Design and Development, Executive Placement, HRM, Acquiring properties at home and abroad, Corporate Secretarial/Management Services, Business Process Development/Outsourcing, Overseas & Local Student Placement, Solar and Wind Energy Products, Clients -buyers, sellers, partners- from abroad, growing your business- products and services- across regions.
Visionary Entrepreneur and Investor with thirst for investment in major and minor sectors,developed and developing economies.
International Business Developer/Strategist with rich experience and cross-competencies in business strategy and development, market research,market penetration and leadership,B2B Marketing,outsourcing,consulting,international trade,goods and services procurement,Offshore Advisory.
Community-oriented Humanitarian with interests in Entrepreneurship, Economic empowerment,Education,NGOs ready to work with international bodies and expatriates towards advancing humanity and ensuring an egalitarian world.
Consulted and facilitated in structuring and raising bilateral funding worth US $10 million for Affordable Residential Housing Projects for a Real Estate Development Company in Australia
Developed Strategic management and Human Resources Management Hand-Outs for University of London External Systems, Nigeria Study Centre and Christwealth University
Developed projects and programmes in collaboration with British Council, Nigeria and United Nations, Nigeria, aimed at encouraging Entrepreneurship, raising fund for Small-Scale and Medium-sized Companies, eradicating Extreme Hunger and Poverty, addressing Human Right Abuses and ensuring a Peaceful World, among others
Conducted Constant Market and Competitors Analysis, Designed models for Staying Competitive and Outperforming Competitors, Created an excellent company
Instituted a Result-driven, Client-focused and environment-conscious Strategic Decision-making Process, Coordinated Long-term Strategic Directions and instituted Workable Strategic plans.
Operated a Risk-based and Value-oriented Corporate Governance and Practices, Operated A Market and Environment Sensitive Management and Leadership Style, Practiced Good Corporate Social Responsibility, Offered Total Solution Service packages, Designed Sustainable Growth Strategies for companies across globe
Undertook research and provided reports for understanding Sub-Sahara Africa and Nigeria Markets Dynamism and Critical Success Factors, Designed E-business framework for capturing targeted markets and input for designing web sites for corporate strategy and marketing
Successfully written articles/ pieces on Business, Finance and Economy issues from local and global perspectives for international magazines/ organizations globally
Facilitated in structuring Investment and Developmental funding for KAV - $1 billion,United American ventures - $500 m; K104 refinery - $2.5 billion; Singapore oil and gas - $10 billion; Synergistic investment holdings Inc. - $500 m ; CHINA DESTINATION RESORT AND SPA - $1.5 M-
Associate Editor/Head of Global Corporate Strategy and Marketing, One Nigeria Magazine, United Kingdom
2009 - 2010In charge of Corporate Strategy and Communication, Marketing, Business Development, Consulting, relationship management( partnership,agency and distributorship), among others, apart from writing on business and finance, economy and other global issues
2005 - 2010Programme/Business Strategy and Development,Consulting and international liaison and many more.STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RAISING FINANCE, ORGANISING EVENTS, PROMOTING BUSINESS, MARKETING, CONSULTING, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND OTHER VALUE-ADDING SERVICES
2002 - 2010Providing leadership,strategic framework, corporate governance, advisory,setting up the company, building its systems, brand, culture,and other board-level responsibilities
2002 - 2010Providing leadership,strategic framework, corporate governance, advisory,setting up the company, building its systems, brand, culture,and other board-level responsibilities
Providing strategic framework and other inputs for strategy development, e-business/e-payment consulting, governance and institutionalization, infrastructure design and development, regional and global expansion, group integration, outsourcing and other advisory services for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured business across sectors (private, public and third-sector).Responsible for aviation consulting, venture and business advisory
Responsible for converting business ideas to live businesses, raising funds and strategic management support and oversight for clients across sectors and globe