Dr. Johnson, Joseph Ayodeji

Dr. Johnson, Joseph Ayodeji: BSc (Econs.), MSc (Econs.), MBA (Gen. Mgt.), MSc (Project Mgt.), AIIN, ACIB, FCIPM, FCICRM, FIPMA, CPMP, MNIMN. Ayodeji has over 26 years experience in the Insurance Industry, having worked in companies like Guinea Ins Plc, The Nigerian General Ins. Co. Ltd, Aiico Insurance Plc, Mutual Benefits Ass. Plc, ARM Life Plc, and he was until recently the Chief Operating Officer at J. Akin George & Co. Ltd, amongst other firms.

He is a highly motivated business/sales trainer and manager with a solid track record of performance in insurance retail businesses. His key strengths include the ability to meet and exceed goals/targets, a knack for connecting with decision makers, and the ability to transfer the secrets of sales and account management to others. He has excellent presentation, negotiation, closing, and follow-through skills. His key competencies include key account acquisition & management, territory management & market share growth, sales analysis & reporting, retail merchandising strategies, team building, coaching, and leadership.

Ayodeji is a Doctoral Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Project Management, and is also a Fellow of both The Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management and The Institute of Professional Managers Association of Nigeria, an Associate Member of The National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria, and The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers. He is a Registered Agent with the National Insurance Commission and The Association of Registered Insurance Agents of Nigeria.

He is an alumnus of Ecole Superieure Sainte Felicite with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, Second Class Upper, and a Master of Science degree in Economics. He also holds a Master's Degree (General Management) from The Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Solent University, Southampton, where he obtained another Master of Science degree in Project Management. He has a Diploma in Theology from the Redeemed Christian Bible College and has attended several leadership, mentoring, and ministry trainings at Daystar Leadership Academy and Daystar Christian Center.

He has also attended several courses relevant to his field and brings his experience to bear as the Chairman of Buffer Insurance Brokers Limited. He is married with children.