Empowering Growth And Building Excellence
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Empowering Growth And Building Excellence
Without the clients to serve, our expertise’s and efforts are valueless. Meet our both ‘Growth and Sustainable Team’, with over 85 years of combined experience in the industry.
Skills and Experience: Obed is a seasoned human resources strategist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of hands-on experience in HR generalist and consulting roles. His career traverses national and international markets, where he has successfully navigated diverse industrial sectors to drive organisational excellence. Obed has held pivotal leadership roles within major corporations, including; Group Head of Human Resources, Louise Valentino Group Limited and Head of Human Capital Management, Etazuma Group West Africa (Nigeria’s largest coal mining operation). As a recognised thought leader, Obed serves as a Knowledge Partner and Independent Consultant for elite global professionals networks, including; Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), Lynk Global, and Strat Lancer. In these capacities, he provides high level insights and strategic answers to critical business questions for industry-leading organisations through executive briefings, strategic focus groups, and board-level consultations. Obed specialises in scaling businesses by identifying and securing top tier talent. He has a proven track record of placing exceptional leaders across the C-suite and Board levels, including: Board Leadership, GMD/CEOs, and COOs, CFOs, CMOs, and CHROs and PMOs, CRSs, and CDOs etc. Driven by a lifelong entrepreneurial spirit, Obed founded Protégé Management. Under his visionary leadership, the firm has emerged as a transformative ambassador for its clients and a premier brand name in the executive search and talent management space.
Education and Qualifications: To his credit, Obed has a Master of Arts degree in Human Resource Management from Derby Management School, University of Derby, and a Professional Leadership Management Certificate in a Changing Environment from Derby College, East Midlands in the United Kingdom respectively. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He is an adept experienced user of SAP ERP HCM modules. One of his greatest happiness is working with strategic management teams.
Affiliations: Obed is a Member of Chartered Management Institute (CMI), of the United Kingdom, and fellow of International Organisation of Management Professionals (IOMP), Nigeria.
Skills and Experience: A versatile Human Resources Generalist and Organisational Development Specialist with a proven track record in driving people diversity and talent management strategies. Gloria excels in managing complex employee lifecycles, from expatriate and alumni management to welfare and labor relations. She focuses on enhancing organisational culture through diversity initiatives and structural development and leverages a blended background in HR generalist functions to align human capital with business objectives.
Previous Appointment: She joins Protégé Management from Eta Zuma Group West Africa, where she spearheaded employee welfare programs and comprehensive personnel administration. She actively drove the Human Capital Management (HCM) automation project during a company-wide Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) exercise using SAP software.
Education and Qualifications: Gloria Ladi Ibrahim holds an MBA in Human Resources Management from Coventry University, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Relations from the University of Jos. Gloria is a proficient user of SAP HCM modules and is well experienced in ITIL and PMP, having undergone courses and training.
Skills and Experience: A dedicated Leadership Development Specialist and Certified Trainer with over a decade of experience in capacity building and human capital development. Oshoke is recognized for his expertise in service excellence and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of HR professionals through structured mentorship and academic instruction.
Previous Appointment: A seasoned Operations and Relationship Management Leader with a career spanning banking, mortgage finance, and strategic consulting. Oshoke brings a versatile background in managing large-scale operations, fostering client relationships, and scaling businesses from startups to established enterprises. He was the ChiefOperating Officer (COO) at Elpee Consults, with strategic oversight where he directed operations for multiple subsidiary companies, ensuring alignment with group objectives and led high-stakes consulting assignments for a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from agile startups to Large-Scale Enterprises (LSEs). He started his banking career with ASO Savings & Loans Plc as a Customer Service Manager where managed service delivery standards within the mortgage banking sector and streamlined customer touch points to improve satisfaction and retention in a high-volume financial environment. Oshoke also garnered experience working as a Relationship Officer with Bank PHB Plc, where he managed key client accounts, focusing on business development and personalised financial solutions, and developed a foundational expertise in credit analysis and relationship-based banking with start-ups and medium and larger companies.
Education and Qualifications: Oshoke holds a Bachelor of Science in Education, from University of Maiduguri, and has a professional diploma in Human Resource Management from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).
Affiliations: Oshoke is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria (CIPM), and a Certified People Manager Coach.
Skills and Experience: An accomplished Executive Search Advisor and Senior Recruiter with a distinguished track record of steering organisations through high-stakes leadership acquisitions. Olive specialises in the full-cycle executive recruitment process, serving as a strategic partner to businesses seeking to secure mission-critical talent at the highest levels of governance. Olive bridges the gap between organisational vision and leadership talent, ensuring that every executive placement is not just a hire, but a strategic catalyst for long-term business transformation. She has extensive experience identifying and placing top-tier leaders across the entire "C-Suite" spectrum, expert guidance for boards and organisations on recruitment methodology, market mapping, and leadership alignment, and specialised in managing the complexities of senior-level negotiations, candidate assessment, and executive onboarding.
Previous Appointment: Olive joins Protégé Management from Eta Zuma Group West Africa, where she was the Recruitment Officer. At Eta Zuma Group West Africa, She managed high-level recruitment processes and spearheaded the transition to SAP HCM automation, significantly improving operational efficiency within the group.
Education and Qualifications: Olive Nwankwo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Imo State University and an MBA degree in Human Resources Management from Nasarawa State University. Olivia has an excellent usage of SAP HCM modules and also experienced in ITIL and PMP certified, having got trained. In her free time, Olivia enjoys playing chess with family members and friends.
Affiliations: She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM).
Skills and Experience: An accomplished Client Relationship Executive with a versatile background spanning the private and non-profit sectors. Joy is recognised for her ability to navigate diverse industries, bridging the gap between organisational objectives and client expectations through high-impact stakeholder engagement and strategic team leadership. Joy Eguasa combines executive leadership with a hands-on approach to relationship building. She doesn't just manage clients; she integrates into their vision to deliver solutions that drive measurable organisational success. Joy’s methodology is rooted in a deep understanding of the client’s ecosystem. Her experience allows her to; identify the core needs and pain points of various stakeholders, ensure that solutions are culturally relevant and strategically sound, and leading multidisciplinary teams to execute high-quality service delivery.
Previous Appointment: Joy’s professional trajectory is a testament to growth through mentorship and foundational discipline. Beginning her career as a Clerk, she has methodically ascended the corporate ladder, grounding her executive leadership in a deep understanding of organisational operations from the ground up.
Education and Qualifications: Joy Eguasa holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance, from the University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
Skills and Experience: An elite HR Professional and Strategic Advisor with over a decade of experience in HR and generalist retained search. Kwasi is recognised for his “avalanche of experience” in identifying and placing high impact talent across diverse functions and sectors globally. He specialises in navigating organisations—from national entities to international brands through periods of substantial transformational change. His core expertise spans across retained executive Search, Strategic Advisory & Growth, Succession Planning, Executive Coaching & Mentorship, and Human Capital Development. :: A decade-long track record of securing top-tier leadership for mission-critical roles. Kwasi Agyeman doesn’t just fill roles; he builds the leadership architecture necessary for transformation. By combining executive coaching with strategic search, he ensures that both the leader and the organization are positioned for sustainable growth.
Previous Appointment: Kwasi’s career is defined by a global footprint and a sophisticated blend of commercial leadership, human resources, and public service. Prior to his current role, he held pivotal leadership positions across the energy sector, higher education, and international development, providing him with a unique 360-degree view of organisational ecosystems. His career history and key appointments are; Head of Business Development and HR at Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) Ghana Limited, Public Service & Disaster Management, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), International Development & Social Impact Officer with Village Aid UK (Bakewell) respectively.
Education and Qualifications: Kwasi holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Management from Derby Management School, University of Derby, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Theatre Arts from the University of Ghana.
Affiliations: He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), United Kingdom.
Skills and Experience: An expert Executive Advisor and Business Optimization Specialist, Edafe is a master of organisational transformation. He focuses on the structural “re-engineering”of businesses, ensuring that every internal process, job role, and performance metric is precisely aligned with the overarching corporate strategy and culture. Edafe transforms organisations from the inside out. By engineering out inefficiency and engineering in scalability, he ensures that a company’s greatest asset—its people—are focused entirely on the activities that drive the bottom line. He has hands-on expertise in radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity and quality, architecting repeatable and scalable job responsibilities that allow companies to grow without losing efficiency, expert at identifying the friction points between “as-is” operations and
“best-in-class” industry standards, designing robust frameworks that measure, monitor, and incentivize behaviors aligned with organisational goals.
Previous Appointment: Edafe worked previously with Primark Stores Limited, London, as a business analyst; Overland Airways Limited, Nigeria, as a flight services officer; and Christopher Kings Associates as a business consultant (strategy & transformation), where he worked with a team of senior consultants on diverse projects ranging from strategic planning, business development, marketing and sales strategy, HR transformation projects, and organisational processes for firm clients.
Education and Qualifications: Edafe holds the following degrees to his credit: an MBA in Business Administration from Nottingham Business School and a Certificate in Business Ethics: Corporate Social Responsibility & Diversity in Organisation from Nottingham Business School, United Kingdom, respectively. He also bagged distinction in Financial Market: Trading and Analysis and also had merit in Strategic Business Management from the London School of Business and Finance, London, United Kingdom.
Affiliations: He is a qualified member of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).
Skills and Experience: A distinguished Corporate Legal Advisor, Odunayo is recognized for providing high-impact legal services with a signature combination of candor and equanimity. She specializes in the intricate world of corporate governance, commercial contracting, and intellectual property, ensuring that businesses remain legally robust while pursuing aggressive growth and partnership strategies. Odunayo provides expert drafting and advisory for a wide spectrum of corporate instruments; Joint Venture Agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Sale and Purchase Agreements, Distributorship Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Technical Support Agreements, and Project Implementation. Odunayo brings legal clarity to complex commercial ambitions. By balancing rigorous technical drafting with a composed, straightforward advisory style, she ensures that legal frameworks serve as anenabler—rather than a bottleneck—for corporate success.
Previous Appointment: Odunayo joins Protégé Management as Associate Legal Policy and Communication with 10+ cognate experiences. He worked as a Solicitor and Group Head of operations with Louis Valentino Group Nigeria Limited. He also worked with Dominion Chambers as an associate attorney and counsel in chambers with Century Law Firm, with cognate experience in litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
Education and Qualifications: Odunayo holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) in Private Law from the University of Maiduguri, a Barrister at Law (BL) from the Nigerian Law School in Lagos, and a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Corporate Governance and Law from the University of Portsmouth, and Master of Laws (LL.M) in Criminal Justice and Criminology from University of Derby, United Kingdom respectively.
Affiliations: He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Software International (ICSSI), USA.
Skills and Experience: A highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with over a decade of global experience across the financial services landscape. Joseph is a strategic financial leader recognised for his expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, strengthening internal controls, and driving operational transformations for both national and multinational corporations. Joseph acts as a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and Boards, delivering specialised insights in; Accounting and Financial Reporting: Ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance in complex multi-jurisdictional reporting. Financial Systems Implementation: Selecting and optimizing financial technology to provide real-time data and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Cash Flow and Liquidity Management: Developing sophisticated models to manage working capital and ensure institutional stability. Risk Management: Implementing forensic methodologies to audit and enhance organizational integrity. Joseph combines the precision of a forensic accountant with the vision of an operations leader. He doesn’t just manage the numbers; he builds the financial infrastructure that allows a business to scale with integrity and confidence.
Previous Appointment: He joins Protégé Management from Mouzik Group of Companies, where he was the chief accountant of the company.
Education and Qualifications: Joseph studied accounting at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; received an MBA in Accounting from Amadu Bello University, Zaria, and a post-baccalaureate diploma in accounting at Douglas College, Canada.
Affiliations: He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), and Canadian Association of Accountants, Canada (CAA).
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