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Nancy Wanjiru Koigi

Nairobi

Summary

As the Commercial Strategy Manager, I use data, research, and customer experiences to help organizations achieve sustainable product-market fit from the outset. I develop strategies for sustainable ventures. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Strategy Manager - Retention

KOKO Networks Ltd
01.2024 - Current

* Designed the proposal framework for improving customer retention which was signed off by the leadership.

* Was appointed as Project lead and I am currently working on a 1-year retention improvement project where cross-functional engagements are intensive; C- Suite, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and field teams. A keen eye for detail is essential for this assignment to ensure the project successfully crosses each stage.

* Periodic presentations with key stakeholders to provide project status, get sign-off on critical items as well as highlight potential project bottlenecks.

New Markets Manager

KOKO Networks LTD
01.2023 - 12.2023

* Built a scoring card for all potential countries in Africa. Applied filters based on the Market size, carbon yield potential, regulatory, tax landscape, political landscape etc.

* Assessment of New market viability from the perspective of market sizing (Calculating TAM SAM, SOM).

* Managing Research partners from multiple sites in Africa to ensure high-quality data within timelines and budgets.

* Designed scalable market entry implementation strategy playbooks; mapping out requirements at different phases before and after launch.

* Conducted competitive analysis to identify market trends and capitalize on emerging opportunities for growth.

Research and GIS Manager

KOKO Networks LTD
05.2018 - 12.2022
  • Built GIS and research processes and workflows from day one of the company
  • Organised research projects end to end ensuring high quality, timelines, and budgets
  • Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams as well as research consultants
  • Deep mining of market-facing data ie demographics data and overlaying the same on the GIS platform to enhance data relevance
  • Secondarily supporting carbon related projects implementation and monitoring
  • Worked with Managing Director, Chief Strategy Officer and Market Research Director.

Research Associate / GIS Analyst

KOKO Networks LTD
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Designed GIS standard operating procedures
  • Tested and implemented GIS Applications
  • Hands on qualitative & quantitative field research
  • Moderated focus groups and synthesis of the findings.

GIS ASSISTANT

BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIES
11.2013 - 12.2015
  • Hands-on GIS Operations under the supervision of the GIS Manager
  • Maintaining and updating Geo-database
  • Performed site suitability analysis.

GIS TECHNICIAN

Geomaps Africa
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • I was involved in the development of multidisciplinary GIS systems, which comprised data compilation, management, analysis and output
  • Prepared itinerary maps through scanning, Geo-referencing, digitization and printing of maps
  • Played an execution role in mapping out KETRACO way-leaves and Nairobi water meters digitization.

GIS INTERN

Nairobi Water
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Created and monitored water and sewer lines geo-database during the Thika superhighway construction project
  • Processed data and prepared layout using AutoCAD and ArcGIS Software
  • Digitized and geo-referenced topo-maps, Conversion, and Integration of Excel data into the ArcGIS platform.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Moi University
01.2012

Skills

  • Data Analytics
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Pricing strategy
  • Product Strategy
  • Growth Strategies
  • Project Planning
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

REFERENCES

Matt Schiller

Chief Operations Office | KOKO Networks Ltd

m.schiller@kokonetworks.com


John Woolsey

Founder | Node Bio

john.woolsey@nodebio.tech


Mike Wakoli

Head of Fuel Distribution | KOKO Networks Ltd

m.wakoli@kokonetworks.com

Timeline

Commercial Strategy Manager - Retention

KOKO Networks Ltd
01.2024 - Current

New Markets Manager

KOKO Networks LTD
01.2023 - 12.2023

Research and GIS Manager

KOKO Networks LTD
05.2018 - 12.2022

Research Associate / GIS Analyst

KOKO Networks LTD
01.2016 - 05.2018

GIS ASSISTANT

BRIDGE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIES
11.2013 - 12.2015

GIS TECHNICIAN

Geomaps Africa
09.2012 - 10.2013

GIS INTERN

Nairobi Water
05.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts -

Moi University
Nancy Wanjiru Koigi