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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.
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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Testimonials.
What others are saying about me












Testimonials
What others are saying about me.
"Unbelievably efficient and focused" is the best way to describe Isaac. Isaac joined us a while back at Infobip and working with him since then has been a good experience, our customers and colleagues feel the same way.
Isaac would be an asset to any team. He earns my highest recommendation as a team member or a leader.
Any employer would be lucky to have Isaac on their side as we do at Infobip West Africa.
Olatayo L-AjaiRegional Manager - West Africa at Infobip
It is a pleasure working with Isaac! He has demonstrated knowledge and creativity on CPaaS and Saas projects we have collaborated with MNOs in West Africa region. He has really good presentation skills where he can keep audience constantly engaged. Team dedication and loyalty seem to be of great importance to Isaac. Looking forward to collaborate on new projects!
Filip FilkovicTelecom Business Director
Isaac has been instrumental in our outreach efforts to the developer community in Africa, providing valuable support and useful feedback for our initiatives.
Additionally, he has demonstrated exceptional public speaking skills and we have confidence in his ability to represent the company on big stages.
Marijan CipcicPrincipal Events Manager at Daytona
Isaac is smart, intelligent and works well with people. He is thirsty for knowledge and always has a problem solving approach to issues.
He is patient with clients and innovative. I'll definitely recommend him for any role or opportunities.
Yewande Jinadu ICF-ACC, SPHRi Head, People and Culture
Isaac is valuable part of our West Africa Team with vast knowledge about the market. He is skilled in cloud communication sales and great team player. This young man has a bright future in front of him.
Hrvoje ZorkoEMEA Product Sales Expert for RCS/OTT at Infobip
It has been my pleasure to work with Isaac on several cross-regional projects. Throughout our collaborations, Isaac has consistently impressed me with his dedication to the work at hand. He approaches each project with a strong sense of commitment and consistently delivers high-quality results. In addition to his technical skills, Isaac's work ethic is truly commendable. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that projects are completed to the best of his ability and on schedule. Overall, it has been a pleasure to work with Isaac and I highly recommend him for any team or project.
Aleksandar DaicStrategic Alliances and Partnerships EMEA
Isaac is a person of fine repute and i am confident of his positive influence to any environment he finds himself. Such a goal-oriented and a visionary man who doesn't believe in impossiblities, but will do everything possible within his power to make things happen, not leaving his team behind.
Taiwo OlayadeIndustrial Performance Specialist at Nestlé
Isaac and I worked on departmental projects together. He showed top tier organization, critical thinking and a keen eye for design and problem solving coupled with a fierce discipline to delivering within due timeline. I recommend him highly.
Anjola AkinrinolaProduct Lead | Embedded Finance | B2B e-Commerce | FMCG
Isaac is an incredible person to work with. He has the rare ability to combine versatility with efficiency. He is very competent in data analysis and also has a great eye for design. He is definitely an asset to anyone who is lucky to have him in his/her team.
Abdulrahman SolankeEngineering Lead at Cowrywise (YC S18)
Isaac is a diligent and visionary young man that I was privileged to work with. An active learner, and an organizer per excellence.
Ernest OlusanyaCloud Support Engineer II at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
I have worked with Isaac in the past, and I acknowledge his work ethics and how professional his approach is to solving issues.
He has proved himself a true team player and I'm not surprised with his progress.
Keep it up!
Joshua MooreL&D Executive, American International Insurance Company
Isaac is a stellar individual with an amazing personality. He is always on time & is always ready to help. When given a task, he puts his entire self into it. He is also super resourceful and knowledgeable. An amazing teammate, he has shown time and time again that team work can be fun. He’s the kind of person you’d want in your corner!
Dami OludumilaOps, Product and African Tech
Speaker Profile.
To enquire about my rates and availability for an in-person or virtual speaking engagement, drop me a line.
Speaking Topics
- Adapting to Technological Shifts
- Disruptive innovation
- Managing competition and winning with technology
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Conversational Marketing
- Leveraging Chatbots and Other Process Automation Tools
- Building a Customer-Centric Culture
I’d love to hear from you. Got questions, project ideas, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
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.
Let’s make something great together.