ABDOULAYE MBENGUE
Ann Arbor,US
Summary
Dr. Mbengue holds a doctoral degree of Education in Organizational Leadership, a master’s degree in applied economics, a master’s degree in business management, with over 20 years of international business management experience spanning the USA, Africa, and the Middle East. He served as the principal adviser for United State Agency for International Development (USAID) in Senegal on the promotion of trade and investment. He was instrumental in the development of programs that increased export and foreign direct investment, and provided advice on necessary trade and investment policy reforms. As a global market analyst for General Motors Global Headquarters, he contributed to the elaboration and execution of GM’s global strategy in utilities and crossover segments. He also contributed to the formulation of the African Union strategic plan, participated in the needs assessment of the New Economic Partnership for Africa’s Development program (NEPAD), which laid the foundation for African Union 2063 Agenda.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
John Smith Executive Leadership Institute
Orlando, Florida
01.2019 - Current
- Provide leadership, strategy management, and team building training to executives and managers
- Provide executive coaching and counseling to public and nonprofit organizations
- Provide capacity building to municipalities on strengthening local governance and entrepreneurship
- Provide training, workshop and seminar on building Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Cities Worldwide
- Develop curriculum and training materials
Founder
Management Coaching, BMC
Ann Arbor, Michigan
04.2008 - 12.2018
- Provide executive coaching to private and public organizations’ leaders
- Provide business management coaching to management teams, business owners & young entrepreneurs
- Official trainer in leadership development for the World Conference of Mayors (WCMs)
- Facilitate training programs and workshops on leadership, strategy, team building, and innovation
- Capacitate and strengthen Diaspora Organizations leadership and management teams
- Teach leadership development and strategy management at UCAD and IMES (Senegalese Universities)
Program Manager
U.S, USAID
Dakar, Senegal
08.2007 - 03.2008
- Reviewed, monitored, and approved all performance and financial status reports
- Participated in the periodic evaluation of contractor’s performance and prepared reports
- Provided technical directions and recommended changes needed in the scope of the contract
- Prepared internal USAID reports and contributed to Headquarters and Congressional briefings
- Met with other donors to coordinate and harmonize development assistance within the country
- Met with high level government officials to discuss and address program key issues
Trade and Investment Specialist
U.S. Agency, International Development
Dakar, Senegal
11.2006 - 08.2007
- Served as the principal advisor to the Mission on the development of trade and investments
- Assisted the Mission to develop programs to increase exports and domestic or foreign investment
- Performed analysis of market and trade issues
- Promoted partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances to increase investment and trade
Independent Management Consultant
Dakar, Senegal
01.2005 - 10.2006
- Provided business management consulting to micro and small businesses
- Developed and implemented strategic plan for micro and small businesses
- Assisted Senegalese entrepreneurs and business owners to access US markets (AGOA)
- Provided business coaching to entrepreneurs, micro and small businesses in the USA and Senegal
- Participated in formulation and implementation of the African Union strategic plan
- Participated in the assessment and enhancement of the NEPAD strategic plan
- Assisted Chemonics International in studying potential for public-private partnerships in Senegal
- Provided training on strategy management tools and leadership techniques
Int’l Marketing Manager
General Motors Global Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Participated in the development and implementation of General Motors strategy plans
- Provided global marketing perspective to GM Brand Managers & Vehicle Line Executive Teams
- Developed key marketing plans in conjunction with Regional Marketing Offices
- Performed competitive analysis to identify brand positioning in various markets
- Monitored marketing program & vehicle sales performance
Int’l Market Analyst
General Motors Global Headquarters
Detroit, Michigan
03.1998 - 12.2001
- Developed international market forecasts for future vehicle programs in Africa and Middle East
- Analyzed GM global portfolio to determine gaps and redundancies, and made recommendations to the Automotive Strategy Board (GM Advanced Portfolio Exploration Group)
- Benchmarked major competitors’ strategies to determine impacts on GM and made recommendations to GM Planning Leadership Team (GM Competitive Assessment Work Group)
- Participated in select GM Global Study Teams (GM Global Luxury Strategy; GM Affordable Vehicle Program; Impact of free trade agreements on GM performance)
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
12.2021
Master of Applied Economics - International Business
University of Michigan
12.1997
Master of Business Management -
University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
07.1989
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Economics
DiopUniversity Cheikh ADiopDiop (UCAD)
07.1987
Skills
- Team Leadership, Training and Development
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Change and Growth Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Organizational Development
- Executive Leadership
- Coaching and Counseling
- Relationship and Team Building
- Training and Development
Affiliations
Northcerntral University Leadership Academy
Cerified Executive Coach From Center for Executive Coaching
University of Michigan Alumni
University Cheikh Anta Diop Alumni
World Conferences of Mayors
Pan African Institute for Leadership and Strategies
Accomplishments
Introduced Leadership Development and Strategy Management courses at University Cheikh Anta Diop (Senegal - West Africa 2010)
Successfully launched an Executive Leadership program to coach and mentor Executives in the Public and Private sector in Africa (2008 - Present)
Introduced Leadership Development and Strategy Management courses at University Cheikh Anta Diop (Senegal - West Africa 2010)
Won a $1 million grant for writing the technical Proposal for the introduction of the Master In Development Practice in Africa (2009)
Successfully implemented USAID/Senegal program for increasing Trade and Investment in agro-business value chains (2006 - 2008)
Contributed to the market analysis to redesign GM Cadillac Brand which led to the Cadillac SRX becoming Luxury SUV car of the year in 2005
General Motors Global Headquarters leading analyst and market forecaster for Africa and Middle East (1998 - 2004)
Conducted General Mortors first forecast on the potential of crossover vehicles which positioned GM as a market leader today
Launched the first African Diasporas organizations in Michigan to mentor and tutor the youth and underserved populations
Timeline
Executive Director
John Smith Executive Leadership Institute
01.2019 - Current
Founder
Management Coaching, BMC
04.2008 - 12.2018
Program Manager
U.S, USAID
08.2007 - 03.2008
Trade and Investment Specialist
U.S. Agency, International Development
11.2006 - 08.2007
Independent Management Consultant
01.2005 - 10.2006
Int’l Marketing Manager
General Motors Global Headquarters
01.2002 - 12.2004
Int’l Market Analyst
General Motors Global Headquarters
03.1998 - 12.2001
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Northcentral University
Master of Applied Economics - International Business
University of Michigan
Master of Business Management -
University Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD)
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Economics
DiopUniversity Cheikh ADiopDiop (UCAD)
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