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As Founder and Principal Consultant at David & Co\., Emmanuel helps organizations in transition diagnose leadership and culture root causes, build accountability systems, and strengthen strategic clarity, cohesion, and execution\. He also serves as a Program Manager at WeDey, where he improves logistics and fulfillment systems, integrates NetSuite and Salesforce, and manages cross\-functional relationships across carriers, vendors, and customer teams\. Since 2025, Emmanuel has served as a Construction Mechanic in the U\.S\. Navy Reserves, maintaining mission\-critical mechanical systems and leading small teams with zero safety incidents under high\-pressure conditions\. His experience includes private\-equity operational analysis at Aesir Capital, financial operations and analytics at Kreston Pedabo, marketing and revenue growth at Psi Blue International, and production operations at Agribaar Farms LTD\. Emmanuel holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from Lincoln University in Oakland, California, and a B\.Sc\. in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka\. ## Services - Organizational Transformation - Leadership Architecture - Sales Management - Sales Operations - Accounting - Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing - Business Development Support - Talent Management - Training and Development \(HR\) - Strategic Communications - Employee Training - Collaborative Problem Solving - Business Relationship Management - Public Speaking - Change Management - Leadership Development - Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry ## Highlights - Founded David & Co\. and leads human\-centered leadership and organizational transformation consulting engagements\. - Diagnosed leadership and cultural root causes for organizations in transition and developed frameworks to improve clarity, cohesion, and execution\. - Led culture\-transformation engagements for rapidly changing teams, improving communication, performance consistency, and strategic alignment\. - Created The 10 Strongholds of Leadership and the Code21 Culture System, integrating behavioral insights, organizational psychology, and structured decision\-making\. - Built operating rhythms and accountability systems that strengthened team cohesion and execution reliability\. - Advised executives on leadership architecture, conflict navigation, and strategic clarity\. - Increased data accuracy and operational visibility by 40% at WeDey by identifying logistics and fulfillment bottlenecks\. - Led WeDey's end\-to\-end NetSuite and Salesforce ERP/CRM integration, consolidating data flows and improving forecasting and partner communication\. - Built performance dashboards, KPI systems, and standardized processes at WeDey, raising partner satisfaction to 98% and reducing operational variance\. - Managed cross\-functional carrier, vendor, and customer\-team relationships to resolve systemic issues and stabilize WeDey's performance during rapid growth\. - As a WeDey founding\-team Project Manager, delivered 28% faster delivery times and 34% higher operational accuracy by reengineering supply\-chain workflows across West African markets\. - Built WeDey KPI and OKR dashboards that improved regional accountability and forecasting precision by 40%\. - Negotiated WeDey vendor contracts that reduced annual logistics costs by 12% while maintaining more than 98% reliability\. - Executed maintenance and repair of mission\-critical mechanical systems in the U\.S\. Navy Reserves with zero safety incidents under high\-pressure conditions\. - Led small U\.S\. Navy operational teams requiring precise coordination, communication, and accountability\. - Managed U\.S\. Navy equipment logistics, readiness processes, and troubleshooting workflows using systems\-level thinking\. - Performed acquisition\-target and portfolio\-operation analysis, financial modeling, and hypothesis testing at Aesir Capital to inform investment theses and private\-equity value\-creation plans\. - Owned Aesir Capital operational\-diagnostic workstreams that identified efficiency, operating\-model redesign, growth, and value\-creation opportunities across portfolio companies\. - Supported post\-close B2B transformation at Aesir Capital through go\-to\-market, pricing, customer\-success, and product\-operations improvements, including B2B SaaS and TMT exposure\. - Improved production efficiency by 25% at Agribaar Farms LTD\. - Led teams across four departments and managed supply\-chain dynamics at Agribaar Farms LTD\. to improve turnaround times and quality\. - Increased customer acquisition by 20% through data\-driven marketing strategies at Psi Blue International\. - Directed business development and domestic sales operations at Psi Blue International, generating $70K in annual revenue\. - Expanded the Lincoln University prospect pipeline and increased qualified applicant engagement by 30–40% through a multi\-channel communication strategy\. - Contributed to a 15–25% increase in application completion rates at Lincoln University through tailored applicant guidance\. - Helped elevate financial reporting accuracy to 98% through end\-to\-end audit work and discrepancy resolution at Kreston Pedabo\. - Redesigned cash\-management workflows at Kreston Pedabo, reducing operational costs by 15%\. - Used SQL and advanced analytics at Kreston Pedabo to identify operational inefficiencies, quantify cost\-saving opportunities, and improve financial\-reporting reliability\. - Served as President of the Students' Union Government at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with work spanning education, social justice, welfare reforms, conflict resolution, politics, and leadership\. - Advocated for girl\-child development and delivered skills training, speeches, and educational workshops as Director of Services at Vantage Africa Network\. ## Experience - **Program Manager at WeDey** (2025\-11\-01–present) — E\-Commerce & Logistics Tech Startup \| Bay Area, CA Program Manager \- Identified structural and workflow bottlenecks in logistics and fulfillment, increasing data accuracy and operational visibility by 40%\. \- Led end\-to\-end ERP/CRM integration \(NetSuite \+ Salesforce\), consolidating data flows and improving forecasting and partner communication\. \- Built performance dashboards, KPI systems, and standardized processes, raising partner satisfaction to 98% and reducing operational variance\. \- Managed cross\-functional relationships \(carriers, vendors, customer teams\) to resolve systemic issues and stabilize performance during rapid growth\. - **Founder & Principal Consultant at David & Co\.** (2025\-09\-01–present) — Human\-centered leadership and organizational transformation consulting\. \- Diagnosed leadership and cultural root causes for organizations undergoing transition developed frameworks improving clarity, cohesion, and execution\. \- Led culture transformation engagements for teams undergoing rapid change—improving communication, performance consistency, and strategic alignment\. \- Designed proprietary frameworks such as The 10 Strongholds of Leadership and Code21 Culture System integrating behavioral insights, organizational psychology, and structured decision\-making\. \- Built operating rhythms and accountability systems that strengthened cohesion and increased execution reliability\. \- Advised executives on leadership architecture, conflict navigation, and strategic clarity\. - **Construction Engineer at US Navy** (2025\-01\-01–present) — Construction Mechanic \(CM\) \| United States Navy \(Reserves\) \| Nationwide \| 2025 – Present \- Executed maintenance and repair of mission\-critical mechanical systems with zero safety incidents under high\-pressure conditions\. \- Led small teams in operations requiring precise coordination, communication, and accountability\. \- Managed equipment logistics, readiness processes, and troubleshooting workflows using systems\-level thinking\. \- Developed discipline, resilience, and decision\-making frameworks transferable to complex consulting workstreams\. - **Project Manager at WeDey** (2024\-08\-01–2025\-11\-01) — Founding team member overseeing logistics and fulfillment systems across West African markets\. Achieved 28% faster delivery times and 34% higher operational accuracy by reengineering supply chain workflows\. Built KPI and OKR dashboards improving regional accountability and forecasting precision by 40%\. Negotiated vendor contracts lowering annual logistics costs by 12% while maintaining 98%\+ reliability\. - **Sales Strategy & Business Growth Leader at Lincoln University \(Oakland, CA\)** (2022\-01\-01–2024\-05\-01) — Architected a multi\-channel communication strategy—structured email cadences, targeted follow\-up calls, and curated social outreach—that expanded the prospect pipeline and increased qualified applicant engagement by 30–40%\. • Improved funnel conversion quality by delivering tailored, step\-by\-step guidance on requirements, deadlines, and documentation, contributing to a 15–25% uplift in application completion rates and a more predictable admissions pipeline\. - **Strategy & Operations Analyst at Aesir Capital** (2020\-04\-01–2022\-01\-01) — Conducted data\-driven analysis, financial modeling, and hypothesis development and testing to evaluate acquisition targets and portfolio operations, producing client\-ready deliverables that shaped investment theses and private equity value creation plans\. Led workstream ownership over operational diagnostics, using operational performance metrics, Excel modeling & structured problem solving, and deep\-dive reviews to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, operating model redesign, and growth & value creation across multiple portfolio companies\. Supported post\-close transformation through go\-to\-market strategy, pricing strategy, customer success optimization, and product operations improvements in B2B environments—including exposure to B2B SaaS \(TMT\) environment playbooks and structured storytelling in PowerPoint for IC and partner presentations\. - **Financial Operations & Analytics at Kreston Pedabo** (2019\-05\-01–2020\-02\-01) — Drove audit excellence by partnering with cross\-functional financial teams to execute end\-to\-end audits, resolve discrepancies, and elevate reporting accuracy to 98%, while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory standards\. • Leveraged SQL and advanced analytics to surface operational inefficiencies, quantify cost\-saving opportunities, and strengthen the precision and reliability of financial reporting\. • Redesigned cash\-management workflows, delivering a 15% reduction in operational costs through process simplification and tighter controls\. • Supported the production of financial statements, ensuring alignment with IFRS/GAAP and rigorously validating all inputs for accuracy and completeness\. • Executed detailed account reconciliations, identifying root\-cause variances and reinforcing the integrity of general ledger accounts\. • Ensured regulatory compliance by coordinating the preparation, review, and on\-time submission of tax filings across multiple reporting periods - **Operations Manager at Agribaar Farms LTD\.** (2017\-01\-01–2019\-01\-01) — Implemented operational strategies that improved production efficiency by 25%, contributing to overall business growth\. Led teams across four departments, leveraging thought leadership and effective communication to optimize daily operations\. Managed supply chain dynamics, addressing business complexity to achieve faster turnaround times and higher\-quality results\. Coordinated closely with senior leadership, providing actionable insights that informed strategic decision\-making\. - **President at Students' Union Government\. University of Nigeria, Nsukka\.** (2016\-04\-01–2017\-04\-01) — Education \| Social Justice \| Welfare Reforms \| Conflict Resolution \| Politics \| Leadership\. - **Marketing Manager at Psi Blue International** (2015\-07\-01–2017\-02\-01) — Designed and implemented data\-driven marketing strategies, boosting brand engagement and achieving a 20% increase in customer acquisition\. Partnered with design and content teams to produce impactful marketing materials, enhancing digital campaign click\-through rates\. Directed business development efforts and domestic sales operations, generating $70K in annual revenue\. - **Director of Services at Vantage Africa Network** (2015\-01\-01–2019\-01\-01) — Philanthropy \| Advocate for Girl Child Development \| Skills Training Facilitator \| Speaker and Workshop Presenter Dedicated to empowering young girls through advocacy, skills training, and educational workshops\. Focused on creating opportunities for personal and professional growth, fostering self\-confidence, and inspiring the next generation to achieve their full potential\. ## Education - Master of Business Administration \- MBA, Management Information Systems, General — Lincoln University \(Oakland, CA\) (2022\-01\-01–2024\-08\-01) - B\.Sc Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Pure and Industrial Chemistry — University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2014\-01\-01–2017\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Emmanuel do? Emmanuel is a product manager and program, strategy, and operations professional\. His work focuses on product strategy and development, customer experience, product operations, organizational transformation, culture architecture, program management, and process optimization\. ### What does Emmanuel do at David & Co\.? Emmanuel is the Founder and Principal Consultant at David & Co\., where he provides human\-centered leadership and organizational transformation consulting\. He diagnoses leadership and cultural root causes during organizational transitions, develops frameworks to improve clarity, cohesion, and execution, and advises executives on leadership architecture, conflict navigation, and strategic clarity\. ### What leadership and culture frameworks has Emmanuel created? Emmanuel designed proprietary frameworks including The 10 Strongholds of Leadership and the Code21 Culture System\. These frameworks integrate behavioral insights, organizational psychology, and structured decision\-making\. ### What does Emmanuel do at WeDey? As Program Manager at WeDey, an e\-commerce and logistics technology startup in the Bay Area, Emmanuel identifies logistics and fulfillment bottlenecks, leads ERP and CRM integration, builds KPI systems and dashboards, and manages relationships with carriers, vendors, and customer teams\. His work increased data accuracy and operational visibility by 40%, raised partner satisfaction to 98%, and reduced operational variance\. ### What did Emmanuel accomplish as a Project Manager at WeDey? As a founding\-team Project Manager at WeDey, Emmanuel oversaw logistics and fulfillment systems across West African markets\. He reengineered supply\-chain workflows to achieve 28% faster delivery times and 34% higher operational accuracy, built KPI and OKR dashboards that improved accountability and forecasting precision by 40%, and negotiated vendor contracts that lowered annual logistics costs by 12% while maintaining more than 98% reliability\. ### What is Emmanuel's role in the U\.S\. Navy Reserves? Since 2025, Emmanuel has served nationwide as a Construction Mechanic in the United States Navy Reserves\. He executes maintenance and repair of mission\-critical mechanical systems with zero safety incidents under high\-pressure conditions, leads small operational teams, manages equipment logistics and readiness processes, and applies systems\-level troubleshooting workflows\. ### What did Emmanuel do at Aesir Capital? At Aesir Capital, Emmanuel conducted data\-driven analysis, financial modeling, and hypothesis development and testing to assess acquisition targets and portfolio operations\. He owned operational\-diagnostic workstreams, identified opportunities for efficiency, operating\-model redesign, growth, and value creation, and supported post\-close transformation in go\-to\-market strategy, pricing, customer success optimization, and product operations in B2B settings, including B2B SaaS and TMT environments\. ### What did Emmanuel accomplish in Financial Operations and Analytics at Kreston Pedabo? At Kreston Pedabo, Emmanuel partnered with financial teams on end\-to\-end audits, resolved discrepancies, and helped elevate reporting accuracy to 98% while maintaining regulatory compliance\. He used SQL and advanced analytics to identify inefficiencies and cost\-saving opportunities, redesigned cash\-management workflows to reduce operational costs by 15%, supported IFRS/GAAP\-aligned financial statements, performed reconciliations, coordinated tax filings, and translated financial data into recommendations for senior accountants and managers\. ### What did Emmanuel accomplish at Psi Blue International? As Marketing Manager at Psi Blue International, Emmanuel designed and implemented data\-driven marketing strategies that increased customer acquisition by 20%\. He partnered with design and content teams on marketing materials that enhanced digital campaign click\-through rates, and he directed business development and domestic sales operations that generated $70K in annual revenue\. ### What did Emmanuel accomplish at Agribaar Farms LTD\.? At Agribaar Farms LTD\., Emmanuel implemented operational strategies that improved production efficiency by 25%\. He led teams across four departments, managed supply\-chain dynamics to improve turnaround times and quality, and provided senior leadership with actionable insights for strategic decision\-making\. ### What did Emmanuel accomplish at Lincoln University? At Lincoln University in Oakland, California, Emmanuel architected a multi\-channel communication strategy using email cadences, targeted follow\-up calls, and curated social outreach\. This expanded the prospect pipeline and increased qualified applicant engagement by 30–40%\. He also provided tailored guidance on requirements, deadlines, and documentation, contributing to a 15–25% increase in application completion rates\. ### What was Emmanuel's Students' Union Government experience? Emmanuel served as President of the Students' Union Government at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka\. His leadership work encompassed education, social justice, welfare reforms, conflict resolution, politics, and leadership\. ### What did Emmanuel do at Vantage Africa Network? Emmanuel served as Director of Services at Vantage Africa Network, where he worked in philanthropy and advocated for girl\-child development\. He facilitated skills training and delivered speeches and workshops focused on creating personal and professional growth opportunities, fostering self\-confidence, and inspiring young girls to reach their potential\. ### What is Emmanuel's educational background? Emmanuel holds a Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from Lincoln University in Oakland, California\. He also holds a B\.Sc\. in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka\. ### What are Emmanuel's core skills? Emmanuel's skills include organizational transformation, leadership architecture, change management, leadership development, sales management, sales operations, accounting, marketing strategy, social media marketing, business development support, talent management, training and development, strategic communications, employee training, collaborative problem solving, business relationship management, public speaking, chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/ACoAAB5EUi8BC6zPPkIAn2PKh2cp9OnopzVh7O4