MBA 2020<\/p>\n
\n“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n
I am a Corporate Banker with over sixteen years\u2019 experience spanning across corporate banking, eBusiness, foreign funds transfer and customer services.<\/p>\n
I am currently involved in corporate banking functions and responsible for developing critical relationships with decision makers while defining and communicating commercial opportunities for new and existing clients.<\/p>\n
Outside of work, I am an enthusiastic traveller. I also love visiting museums and medieval ruins.<\/p>\n
Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Sterling Management Associate Program (SMAP) is an 18-month fast-track leadership (generalist\/specialist) career advancement program for identified talents within banking – I completed the program and received a double promotion from Banking Officer to Assistant Manager pay grade in 2015<\/li>\n
- I was promoted to the position of Head-Upstream Oil & Gas of Sterling Bank in 2018<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What attracted you to the Kent MBA programme and why? <\/strong><\/p>\n
I liked the pedigree of the University of Kent as an institution of academic excellence, evidenced by its Gold Award in the UK Government\u2019s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) – which is only awarded to institutions that consistently deliver exceptional teaching, learning and outcomes for students.<\/p>\n
What were your motivations for undertaking an MBA?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I decided to pursue an MBA at Kent Business School to learn more about the world of business and deepen my strategic thinking, business management and financial analysis skills.<\/p>\n
Aspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n
Attending KBS with its focus on research-based learning and quantitative training would not only allow me to utilise the skills and knowledge I have garnered in my Nigerian banking career, but would also expand this foundation to better prepare me to positively impact my personal business and career trajectory.<\/p>\n
Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n
You do not need to make costly mistakes before becoming a champion. Take a short cut by learning from the mistakes of others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"