John Ayitevie is a distinguished professional with a rich background in ICT, telecom, sales management, and business development. With over two decades of experience, he has held leadership roles in renowned global companies and contributed significantly to various sectors through his strategic vision and execution capabilities.
Professional Background: John Ayitevie is currently a PhD Marketing Management candidate at Unicaf University in Malawi. He holds an MBA from the University of South Wales, UK, and has completed specialized courses in Sales Management from Nokia University, Business Development from Alcatel-Lucent University, and Account Management from Huawei University. Additionally, he holds a BSc. in ICT from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Diploma in ICT from Cyberactive Technology Centre.
Career Highlights:
- Regional Sales Director – Africa, SUBEX (2021 – Present): Leading sales and driving business development in IoT, mobility, connectivity solutions, and AI/ML, achieving significant annual revenue growth.
- Senior Consultant Sales (Operations & Strategy), TechGulf Overland-Tanberg (2021): Developed and implemented sales strategies, optimized operations, and managed post-sales engagements.
- Lead – Infrastructure Sharing, Open Access & Spectrum, World Wide Web Foundation (A4AI) (2015 – 2022): Enhanced policy initiatives and promoted infrastructure sharing to ensure affordable internet access.
- Head of Sales & Business Development, Nokia Corporation (2016 – 2020): Identified business opportunities, prepared tenders, and closed deals worth over USD 8 million annually.
- Business Development Manager, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia (2010 – 2015): Developed new products and services, executed go-to-market strategies, and maintained strong business relationships.
- Key Account Manager – Vodafone, Huawei Technologies (2007 – 2010): Identified and developed business opportunities, met sales targets, and maintained customer satisfaction.
- Information Technology Officer, UN FAO (2005 – 2007): Provided high-level IT networking and operational support to the Regional Office for Africa.
Leadership Roles:
- Member: National Emergency Preparedness & Response Team, UN WFP.
- Board Member: Estate Masters Limited.
- Leader/Champion: Infrastructure Sharing and Open Access Group, A4AI, Web Foundation, USA.
- Champion: Nokia Core Values, Ghana.
- Member: Country Management Team (CMT), Nokia Ghana.
- District Clerk and Director: Administration & Human Resource Management, Presbyterian Church.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Best Employee Award – Central East and West Africa, Nokia.
- Special Achievers Award, Alcatel-Lucent.
- Breakthrough of the Year Award, Alcatel-Lucent.
- Best Local Employee (Sales Category) and Best West Africa Regional Employee, Huawei Technologies.
Key Achievements:
- Spearheaded the UN WFP team to develop an emergency preparedness and response policy for Ghana.
- Lobbied the Government of Ghana to promote affordable internet and infrastructure sharing.
- Negotiated and won significant projects for Alcatel-Lucent and Nokia, including a EUR 42 million connectivity project and a USD 30 million 4G LTE network deployment.
- Increased TechGulf’s market share by over 40% within six months.
- Influenced national infrastructure standards and developed critical monitoring blueprints.
International Experience: John has traveled to over 50 countries for work, training, conferences, executive meetings, and product demonstrations, enhancing his global perspective and expertise.
John Ayitevie’s extensive experience, leadership roles, and strategic insights will be instrumental in guiding Cognitive AI Technologies Ltd. towards achieving its vision of pioneering AI and Machine Learning innovations in Africa.
