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Ernest Mickson-Yeboah

Woodbridge,USA

Summary

Ernest is an executive with over 20 years' experience in business development, strategy and innovation, especially in the financial services sector. He has a proven track record of acquiring new business and territories, recruiting and developing talents, and leading projects and initiatives that drive performance and growth. He holds an ANZIIF (Senior Associate) CIP credentials and an MBA in International Business, which equips him with the requisite knowledge and skills to navigate complex and dynamic markets.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Consultant

Self-employed
Woodbridge, USA
05.2021 - Current
  • Took a carrier break in 2022 to spend time with my family
  • Consulted on end-to-end agency APP development for companies in Ghana and Nigeria.

Senior Advisor

Prudential UK Services Limited
London, UK
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with technology to develop google sheets for customer onboarding
  • Recruited, trained and develop managers and agency support staff for the pilot
  • Executed a smooth pilot for the establishment of an agency in Lagos, Nigeria.

Commercial Director

Allianz Life Insurance Ghana Limited
12.2017 - 11.2019
  • Partnered with Technology India and Germany to develop an end-to-end agency application system (Agency APP)
  • Managed over 600 agents through Regional and Sales managers in Agency as well as B2B business in the Distribution unit
  • Led the distribution, agency, and commercial functions of the business to deliver on all strategic initiatives
  • Managed the cost of our unit and delivered the business plan.

Regional Manager

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana Limited
12.2012 - 11.2017
  • Led my team to distribute prudential life products to our cherished customers
  • Ensured over 1000 agents were motivated and developed to upscale our carrier ladder in an orderly fashion, through their regional/sales managers and team leaders
  • Acted in the absence of the Chief Distribution Officer.

Head Corporate Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited
04.2010 - 01.2013
  • Primarily responsible for growing the unit
  • Specifically, oversaw growing the unit's asset driven balance sheet to an appreciable level for sustained growth
  • Responsible for mobilizing cheap deposits as well and maintain a solid client base by ensuring the utmost in customer service delivery
  • Supported the technology team to implement direct debit transactions for balance and fees growth
  • Prepared and presented to Management a Monthly Performance Report of all activities undertaken in a month and projections for subsequent months.

Branch Manager - Northern Sector

Enterprise Life Assurance Company Limited (ELAC), Ghana
04.2005 - 04.2010
  • Joined ELAC as a Sales Manager and rose to become the Branch Manager for the northing sector of Ghana including Sunyani and Tamale
  • As the leader of the Branch's Management Team with a staff strength of about 65, was directly responsible for managing all the Units (Business Development, Sales, & Policy Administration) Sales Reps Recruitment Management and Training
  • Delivered all reports as per prescribed schedules and representing the branch at management quarterly meetings
  • Supervised policy and branch administrative issues including, Claims investigation, processing and payment, customer complaints resolutions.

Education

Google Cybersecurity Certificate -

04.2024

Senior Associate -

12.2019

International Executive MBA -

02.2010

B.Sc. Planning -

07.1999

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Strategy & Innovation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales Management/Operations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Self-employed
05.2021 - Current

Senior Advisor

Prudential UK Services Limited
01.2020 - 04.2021

Commercial Director

Allianz Life Insurance Ghana Limited
12.2017 - 11.2019

Regional Manager

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana Limited
12.2012 - 11.2017

Head Corporate Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana Limited
04.2010 - 01.2013

Branch Manager - Northern Sector

Enterprise Life Assurance Company Limited (ELAC), Ghana
04.2005 - 04.2010

Google Cybersecurity Certificate -

Senior Associate -

International Executive MBA -

B.Sc. Planning -

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