Jake Riley is a leading international consultancy that helps leading companies, public sector bodies and social sector organisations in Nigeria to build, improve their performance and tackle the challenges they face.
We have the unique ability to connect clients with their target audience and create direct access to qualified prospects.
Our team of experts have a wide range and depth of experience in key business issues and can advise our clients on their key strategic issues as well as help solve their toughest and most critical business problems.
OUR VISION
Our aim is to help our clients make innovative and substantial improvements to their performance in the long term.
We believe we can do this by:
Putting the client’s interest ahead of our own.
Behaving professionally at all times.
Keeping our client’s information and projects confidential.
Telling the truth as we see it.
Delivering the best of our firm to every client as cost effectively as we can.
OUR VALUES
Mrs Funmi Ogbue
Mrs Funmi Ogbue, Founder & CEO
(MSc. Organisational Change and Development, University of Manchester; BSc. Sociology, University of Lagos.) As CEO of Jake Riley, Funmi brings her wide experience as a human resources professional, facilitator and change manager. She is passionate about implementing change, revitalising and restructuring companies to drive them forward to maximise their potential. She brings her dynamic energy to Jake Riley, where her previous project work for multinationals in West Africa gives her a strong basis for developing business for Jake Riley. She successfully led the HR restructuring by Jake Riley for the NPHCDA (National Primary Health Care Development Agency) in 2010, featured elsewhere in this brochure. Her previous roles included HR Director at British American Tobacco, responsible for the development of HR strategy and execution in four countries (Nigeria, Benin, Niger and Togo). She has also worked in senior HR positions in multinational companies, developing and implementing strategies to support HR and change programmes in corporations such as Shell, Canadian Occidental Petroleum in Calgary, Canada, and Mercer Mergers and Acquisitions in the US and the UK.
Bose Oladeinde – Abiodun
Bose Oladeinde – Abiodun, Executive Director
Born in Nigeria and educated in the USA, Bose has a BA in Marketing Communications and over 15years experience in the professional services sector. In her role as executive director of Jake Riley Limited, Bose, will be spearheading the planning, advertising, public relations, product development and research for our clients in both the private and public sectors.
Endre Buzogany
Endre Buzogany, Creative Director
An award-winning creative services specialist with over 20 years’ experience and in-depth knowledge of print and digital management processes. Endre has worked in sectors including Art, Automotive,Finance, Healthcare/Pharma, Hospitality/Tourism,Luxury Goods, Natural resources (Oil & Gas), point of sale, publishing and events/exhibitions (both B2B and B2C). He is a developer of proven production processes (concept to implementing) and proficient in current industry standard software. As an accomplished multi-faceted professional, strategic thinking and improved output are at the heart of everything Endre does. He is driven by the desire to further potential, streamline performance and promote innovation as value creation tools for business success.
Habiba Balogun Consulting
Design Studeo
Ontario Oil & Gas
Fifth Chukker Polo & Country Club
Access Bank
Fascinating Nigeria
Dansa
UBA Group
Top 100 Businesses in Nigeria
Support Our Troops FoundationPURPOSE
Lead business development across the JR Group, driving pipeline growth and revenue for both Jake Riley and Zigma. Build client relationships, win major contracts, and coordinate BD activities across all business units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute group BD strategy aligned with business objectives
Build and manage qualified pipeline across all business units
Identify, qualify, and pursue major contract opportunities
Lead proposal development and bid management for significant opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with key clients and decision-makers
Represent the group at industry events and client meetings
Coordinate BD activities with practice/business unit heads
Manage BD team including regional BD Executives and Tender Specialist
Track market intelligence and competitor activities
Develop pricing strategies in collaboration with business units
Ensure CRM/pipeline management discipline
Report on BD performance and forecasts to MD
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 10 years experience in business development or sales in B2B environment
Significant experience in oil & gas, engineering, or professional services
Track record of winning major contracts (>₦100M value)
Strong network among IOCs, indigenous E&Ps, and government agencies
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and closing skills
Experience managing BD teams across multiple locations
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
Understanding of tender/bid processes in Nigerian oil & gas
Strong commercial acumen and contract understanding
Willingness to travel extensively