L o a d i n g
About Me

Strategic Business Development Manager driving revenue growth and partnerships across IT, SaaS, and consulting.

  • Revenue growth
  • Partnerships
  • Go-to-market
  • CRM & pipeline
  • Market expansion

I combine strong commercial insight with data-driven strategy to deliver measurable ROI. Founder of GradPrenuer AI, and BD roles across Collins Techspace, Nuimage Academy, Lankinberg International, and Zyonel Technologies.

Expertise

Core
capabilities

  • + Revenue growth
  • + Sales pipeline
  • + Enterprise accounts
  • + Market entry
  • + Product launch
  • + Competitor analysis
  • + Strategic alliances
  • + B2B partnerships
  • + Client retention
  • + HubSpot, Salesforce
  • + Pipeline management
  • + Data-driven strategy
Experience

Professional
experience.

Founder & Chief Strategist

August 2024 – Present

GradPrenuer AI Limited

Founder of GradPrenuer, a technology-enabled entrepreneurship platform transforming graduates into startup founders.

  • Designed AI-powered idea generation and mentorship ecosystem
  • Built structured pathways from ideation to investor readiness
  • Established partnerships and drove user acquisition
  • Built inclusive entrepreneurial community
  • Focused on empowering underrepresented graduates

Impact: Helps graduates transition from underemployment to business ownership; provides structured startup development tools and funding navigation.

Business Development Executive

August 2024 – Present

Collins Techspace Limited (UK)

  • Develop and execute revenue growth strategies
  • Lead full sales cycle (prospecting to contract negotiation)
  • Manage CRM systems (HubSpot, Salesforce)
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis
  • Support product go-to-market strategies
  • Represent company at tech conferences
  • Produce performance insights for leadership
  • Drive onboarding and long-term client retention

Contract Business Development Executive

September 2024 – Present

Nuimage Academy, United Kingdom

Focus: Increasing enrolment in tech courses.

  • Built strategic partnerships with companies and institutions
  • Supported marketing campaigns
  • Aligned course offerings with UK tech market demand
  • Developed corporate hiring pipelines
  • Improved CRM and recruitment processes
  • Delivered performance analytics and reporting
  • Created alumni success case studies

Customer Service Advisor

January 2024 – August 2024

Teleperformance UK – HMPO Campaign

  • Handled passport application queries for HM Passport Office
  • Maintained strict data protection and compliance standards
  • Met and exceeded KPIs (CSAT, resolution rate, call handling)
  • Escalated complex cases
  • Adapted to frequent policy updates

Business Development Lead

November 2019 – September 2023

Lankinberg International Consulting

Global consultancy focused on trade and market entry.

  • Expanded footprint across UK, US, Africa, Middle East
  • Built strong international sales pipeline
  • Delivered proposals on trade compliance and FDI advisory
  • Conducted global market research
  • Strengthened client retention and brand positioning

Business Development Manager

2018 – 2021

Zyonel Technologies, Lagos Nigeria

  • Structured SME and enterprise sales pipeline
  • Increased lead qualification and revenue
  • Secured vendor and hardware partnerships
  • Improved CRM forecasting systems
  • Refined pricing and market positioning
  • Strengthened post-sale customer retention

Business Development Executive (Contract)

2021 – 2023

Zyonel Academy

  • Promoted industry-focused tech courses
  • Converted enquiries into enrolments
  • Developed learner and corporate partnerships
  • Monitored training market trends
  • Produced performance and growth reports

Business Development

Partnerships

Go-to-market

AI & Technology

Strategy

Business Development

Partnerships

Go-to-market

AI & Technology

Strategy

8+

Years in
Business Development

UK · Africa

Markets
& international experience

IT · SaaS

Sectors
& consulting

Facts & Numbers

GradPrenuer

Founder – turning graduates
into startup founders.

“What
people say”

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“Matthew helped us structure our sales pipeline and close our first enterprise deals. His mix of strategy and execution is rare.”
Sarah Chen
Head of Sales, Collins Techspace Glasgow, UK
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“Our enrolment numbers grew significantly after Matthew led our BD and partnership strategy. He gets both the education and commercial side.”
James Okonkwo
Director, Nuimage Academy United Kingdom
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“ We brought Matthew in for go-to-market and partnership development. He delivered clear pipelines and strong relationships we still rely on.”
David Fletcher
Managing Partner, Lankinberg International London, UK
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“Matthew combines data-driven strategy with real relationship skills. Our CRM and pipeline have never been clearer, and he's a pleasure to work with.”
Priya Sharma
VP Business Development, Zyonel Technologies Lagos, Nigeria

Education

Qualifications

Training

Certifications

Education

Qualifications

Training

Certifications

Education

Qualifications & Certifications

2013 – 2018

B.Sc. Human Kinetics

University of Lagos

Professional & AI Certifications

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