Hello there
I am Isaac
.

I advise companies on the best ways to use tech to drive growth and increase profit

Currently, Customer Growth Manager at Infobip

Hello there
I am Isaac
.

I advise companies on the best ways to use tech to drive growth and increase profit.

Currently, Customer Growth Manager at Infobip

About Me.

My life’s work is figuring out technology’s impact on businesses and using what I’ve learned, tested and certified to guide organizations on how to use it to drive growth and increase profit.

Isaac Akanni, a seasoned digital transformation leader has solidified his status as a thought leader by guiding numerous top and medium-sized companies in leveraging technology for growth and achieving business objectives.

In his current role at Infobip, Isaac takes charge of developing and maintaining robust relationships with enterprise customers. This involves managing end to end implementation of technology initiatives, organizing business review sessions, collaborating with cross functional teams, and offering personalized solutions that drives growth, all while maintaining an overall world-class experience.

In his previous role in the oil and gas industry, Isaac led digitization projects for retail fuel businesses, managed B2B fuel management software solutions and developed business intelligence dashboards that helped the businesses save millions of naira that would have otherwise been lost due to sharp practices by multiple players in the ecosystem.

Isaac holds qualifications in Strategic Innovation and Business Development from the Lagos Business School, Digital Transformation from the International Business Management Institute in Berlin, and a Diploma in Leadership Development from the African Leadership Development Center, Lagos.

Isaac Akanni is not only a professional in his domain but also an active contributor to the tech community. He delivers thought leadership presentations at various prestigious events, including Google Developer Groups, Nigerian Insurers Association, Ghana Customer Experience Professionals Network, Datafest Nigeria, and the BipGuru Podcast, among others, showcasing his commitment to sharing insights and staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Outside the professional arena, Isaac enjoys unwinding with football games, where he skillfully holds his ground, balancing work excellence with a touch of leisure in gaming.

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Books I recommend.

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Bible

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

by Ramit Sethi

The Greatest Salesman in the World

by Og Mandino

Leaving the Tarmac: Buying a Bank in Africa

by Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

The Innovator's Dilemma

by Clayton Christensen

Show Your Work!

by Austin Kleon

How to Win Customers and Keep Them for Life

by Michael LeBoeuf

The Transformational Leader: The Journey of a Tech Bro Turned Bank CEO

by Ademola Adebise

The Richest Man in Babylon

by George Samuel Clason

Rework

by Seth Godin

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Looking for a more personal touch? I offer one-on-one sessions to discuss ideas, challenges, or creative goals to help with your digital adoption and transformation journey.

Let’s make something great together.