MILIE BOYLE
Nairobi
Summary
Kenyan Resident & Canadian National with extensive experience working with on ground as well as remote teams to achieve high growth results across the African markets. Core strengths include route to market strategy, high performing team management and local partnership development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Managing Director
SWAAT
01.2023 - Current
- Proven track record of driving 2-3X growth within the first 90 days of operational effectiveness advisory support
- CEO & executive level coaching to ensure high performing teams are internally developed
- Accountability coaching to ensure effective OKR setting and results achievement.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Navigated complex legal requirements to ensure compliance with industry regulations while minimizing risk exposure for the business.
Co-Founder & Global Head of Operations
Wasoko
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Led the growth strategies and teams to achieve Series B fundraise of $124 Million
- Responsible for all operational teams across 7 countries in East & West Africa
- Managed financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility and driving profitability
- E2E operational supply chain management inclusive of procurement & vendor management
- Designed and led all Pan-African expansions from 12 to 25 branches in < 6 months
- Achieved the title of leading the fastest growing team in Africa in 2022
- Launched all 7 operational expansions into East and West Africa.
Founder & Global Head of Partnerships
Wasoko
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Led the growth strategy to attain Series A fundraise of $14 Million
- Scaled operations across East Africa by managing all expansions directly across 4 countries
- Locked in key partnerships with fortune 500 companies like Unilever, P&G as well as Wrigley’s
- Drove revenue streams through data & marketing value added service offerings
- Develop strategic partnerships with local and multinational manufacturers.
Founder & General Manager
Wasoko
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Led founding team which set up and developed initial operations locally
- Hired and trained all staff across all departments locally
- Managed all local governmental relations to support operational launches across EA region
- Negotiated strategic partnerships with local and multinational manufacturers.
Co-Founder & Director
Kadaimy Investment
12.2017 - Current
- Launched both local and international market expansions
- Led business development to create export markets in Asia & Middle Eastern Markets
- Responsible for local relations & administrative management.
Senior Client Relationship Manager
Oceanwide
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Managed cloud based software solutions across multiple fortune 500 companies such as AON, UPS & Liberty Mutual
- Tier II customer support & account management across North America.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Introductory MBA) -
Concordia University
Montreal, CanadaBachelor of Science, Biology (Major) & Psychology (Minor) -
McGill University
Montreal, CanadaSkills
- 15 years of startup and entrepreneurial experience across East & West Africa
- Highly driven problem solver
- Highly adaptable to fast paced cross-cultural environments
- Proven track record of building strong relationships across client organizations
- Recognized as a success driven team leader & culture champion
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Elementary
A2
Activities
- Traveling & exploring new cultures
- Networking & meeting new people
- Running, boxing & being active with my family
Timeline
Co-Founder & Managing Director
SWAAT
01.2023 - Current
Co-Founder & Global Head of Operations
Wasoko
06.2021 - 12.2023
Founder & Global Head of Partnerships
Wasoko
10.2018 - 06.2021
Co-Founder & Director
Kadaimy Investment
12.2017 - Current
Founder & General Manager
Wasoko
09.2015 - 10.2018
Senior Client Relationship Manager
Oceanwide
03.2013 - 08.2015
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Introductory MBA) -
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science, Biology (Major) & Psychology (Minor) -
McGill University
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