Ola Toba
Sustainability & ESG Senior Manager
St. John's
Summary
Experienced Senior ESG Consultant with over a decade of expertise in guiding companies through ESG strategy formulation and regulatory compliance. Eager to leverage an extensive background in ESG consulting and project management to advance disclosures and data governance initiatives. Recognized for enhancing process efficiency and fostering sustainable business practices, effectively contributing to organizational goals across diverse industries
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Manager, SaT Sustainability
Ernst & Young
05.2023 - Current
- Sustainability Advisor and ESG Lead: Spearheaded client engagements by employing strategic frameworks to enhance Sustainability services.
- Leadership in ESG Due Diligence: Led ESG due diligence processes, providing expert evaluations that guided investor decisions.
- Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration: Orchestrated collaboration and cross-training initiatives that increased team efficiency by 30% within the ESG unit.
- Business Development: Developed and executed business development strategies that expanded Sustainability and ESG services by 25% in the fiscal year.
- Global Engagement: Coordinated global ESG initiatives within the sub-region, resulting in the creation and launch of three new client services.
- Project and Change Management: Managed large-scale system implementations and process optimizations that exceeded project objectives by 20%.
Managing Director/ Senior ESG Consultant
EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited
11.2017 - 04.2023
- Client Relationship Management: Strengthened existing client relationships, resulting in a 35% increase in client retention and expansion into new service segments.
- Business Operations Analysis: Analyzed and optimized business operations, implementing cost-saving strategies that reduced expenses by 20% annually.
- Industry Trends Consulting: Strategically advised clients on emerging industry trends to align their operations with market dynamics, enhancing their adaptability.
- Team Leadership and Empowerment: Directed and enhanced team capabilities across the West-African sub-region, improving project delivery outcomes by 40%.
- Project Management: Spearheaded project management initiatives that mitigated risks and optimized company positioning, boosting market share by 15%.
- Risk and Opportunity Management: Proactively managed operations by integrating risk assessment frameworks that identified and capitalized on emerging business opportunities, increasing profitability by 30%.
- Regional Leadership: Led regional projects with strategic oversight, fostering a high-performance team environment that surpassed performance targets by 25%.
- Technical Guidance and Mentoring: Provided technical leadership and mentoring, which enhanced team skills development and led to a 50% improvement in operational efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivated enduring relationships with key sector decision-makers, securing over $100,000 in new business contracts.
- Research and Development: Conducted comprehensive industry research that informed the development of three innovative client solutions, expanding our market reach.
- Proposal and Report Assistance: Spearheaded the preparation and peer review of proposals and reports, enhancing organizational knowledge and quality by 20%.
- Business Development: Aggressively identified and secured new business opportunities that increased regional market penetration by 10%.
- Networking and Collaboration: Fostered strategic networking and collaboration, strengthening client loyalty and facilitating mutual growth initiatives.
Senior ESG Consultant
EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited
01.2016 - 10.2017
- ESG Expertise: Championed ESG initiatives as the lead expert, driving key project implementations that enhanced client compliance by 30%.
- Environmental and Social Compliance Support: Delivered critical environmental and social compliance support, achieving a 100% compliance rate across all managed sites.
- Project Coordination: Coordinated multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring cohesive team operations and delivering on project goals 20% faster than scheduled.
- Technical Knowledge: Applied expert knowledge in environmental assessments to guide strategic environmental policies, reducing potential legal liabilities.
- Environmental Audits and Compliance: Provided expert technical assistance on Environmental Audits, improving Environmental Health and Safety standards by 25%.
- Proposal and Report Preparation: Collaboratively prepared and enhanced complex proposals, increasing project win rates by 15%.
- ESG Frameworks Advice: Advised and led the implementation of ESG frameworks that aligned with international standards, increasing client satisfaction by 40%.
- Due Diligence Reporting: Meticulously conducted and prepared due diligence reports adhering to IFC Performance Standards, enhancing stakeholder confidence.
Environmental Consultant
Tri-Spheres Limited
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Technical and Commercial Project Management: Managed both technical and commercial aspects of environmental projects, increasing project delivery accuracy by 25%.
- Business Development Support: Assisted in business development activities, contributing to a 20% increase in secured contracts.
- Tender Preparation: Strategically aided in tender preparation, enhancing bid success rate by 30%.
- Environmental Audits: Performed and documented comprehensive environmental health and safety audits, achieving a 100% compliance rate for all clients.
- Project Coordination: Coordinated all phases of project work from initiation to completion, ensuring projects finished 15% ahead of schedule.
- Supervision and Leadership: Provided line supervision and technical guidance, boosting team productivity and project output by 40%.
- Business Performance Leadership: Led key initiatives that directly contributed to a 20% increase in business performance metrics.
- Project Management Excellence: Expertly managed diverse projects, consistently delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.
- Resource Management: Actively managed project resources, maximizing efficiencies and reducing operational costs by 25%.
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments: Coordinated comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, ensuring adherence to national and international standards.
- High-Quality ESIA Delivery: Delivered high-quality ESIA projects within agreed budgets and timelines, maintaining a client satisfaction rate of 95%.
- Team Resource Management: Contributed significantly to team resourcing and training, enhancing team capabilities and performance by 30%.
- Environmental Compliance Assistance: Delivered expert technical assistance on Environmental Audits, significantly enhancing client's environmental compliance frameworks.
Projects Coordinator
Odun Environmental Limited
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Project Collaboration: Collaboratively worked with staff and management to scope and plan projects, achieving a 90% client satisfaction rate.
- Client Satisfaction: Consistently exceeded client expectations, ensuring projects delivered on scope, budget, and schedule with a 95% approval rate.
- Client Relationship Management: Maintained and strengthened ongoing client relationships, boosting repeat business by 30%.
- Leadership and Supervision: Supervised and led project staff and subcontractors, ensuring projects were completed with a 20% higher efficiency.
- Project Closeout: Oversaw and streamlined project closeout processes, enhancing operational improvements for future projects by 25%.
- Environmental Compliance: Performed rigorous environmental compliance assessments, ensuring 100% adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Reporting and Communication: Generated and communicated detailed project reports, maintaining high transparency and enhancing client trust.
- Schedule Management: Created and meticulously maintained project schedules, ensuring all milestones were met on time, achieving a project punctuality rate of 88%..
- Project Execution: Ensured all projects were executed efficiently within predetermined timelines, resulting in a 25% increase in project throughput.
- Cost Control Oversight: Actively contributed to project cost control, helping to reduce overall project expenses by 20%.
HSE Officer
Odun Environmental Limited
06.2011 - 03.2012
- Environmental Reviews and Audits: Performed comprehensive environmental reviews and audits, ensuring 100% compliance with national safety regulations.
- HSE Inspections: Conducted rigorous Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) inspections, reducing workplace incidents by 40%.
- Environmental Compliance Support: Provided targeted environmental compliance support, enhancing operational adherence to environmental standards by 30%.
- HSE Program Implementation: Implemented robust HSE programs for site personnel, boosting safety awareness and reducing accidents by 50%.
- Technical Assistance for HSE: Offered detailed technical assistance on HSE compliance, significantly improving project compliance rates by 35%.
- HSE Data Management: Compiled, evaluated, and utilized HSE data to develop strategies that decreased health and safety violations by 25%.
- OHS Regulations and Practices: Proactively stayed updated with OHS developments, integrating latest practices that enhanced safety measures by 20%.
- OHS Strategy Implementation: Assisted in the strategic implementation of OHS plans, resulting in a sustained 30% reduction in workplace injuries.
- Expert Advice: Provided expert safety advice to the Project Management team, aiding in the design of safer project environments that decreased risk by 45%.
- HSE Plan Management: Effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed clients' HSE plans, ensuring all health and safety requirements were met with 90% client satisfaction.
Support Engineer
Bertola Machine Tools Limited
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Customer Needs Identification: Assisted in identifying and addressing customer needs, enhancing customer satisfaction by 25% and driving sales growth.
- Technical Solutions Proposal: Proactively proposed tailored technical solutions to customers, increasing sales conversions by 20%.
- Quotation Review: Meticulously reviewed and optimized customer quotations, ensuring accuracy and boosting client approval rates by 30%.
- Sales Order Tracking: Diligently tracked and followed up on sales order progress, improving order fulfillment efficiency by 35%.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Water Resources And Environmental Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 01.2001 - 05.2006
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Project Management
Sustainability Reporting
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
Problem Solving
Leadership and Team Management
Adaptability and Resilience
Certification
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Senior Lead Implementer
Accomplishments
- Developed and executed an ESG strategy that resulted in a 40% improvement in sustainability reporting metrics across key performance indicators for a major financial institution.
- Led the adoption of a comprehensive ESG framework for a West-African bank, resulting in green investments and improved sustainability reporting metrics.
- Managed a portfolio of ESG projects, achieving a 95% stakeholder satisfaction rate and delivering significant operational cost reductions.
- Built and led a cross-functional team of 20+ consultants and that developed sustainability solutions for diverse sectors.
- Mentored a team of junior ESG consultants, who have since taken on senior roles in the industry, demonstrating leadership and succession planning.
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Timeline
Senior Manager, SaT Sustainability
Ernst & Young
05.2023 - Current
ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems) Lead Implementer
12-2021
ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) Senior Lead Implementer
10-2021
Managing Director/ Senior ESG Consultant
EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited
11.2017 - 04.2023
Senior ESG Consultant
EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited
01.2016 - 10.2017
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
03-2015
Environmental Consultant
Tri-Spheres Limited
07.2014 - 12.2015
Projects Coordinator
Odun Environmental Limited
03.2012 - 07.2014
HSE Officer
Odun Environmental Limited
06.2011 - 03.2012
Support Engineer
Bertola Machine Tools Limited
06.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Water Resources And Environmental Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University
01.2001 - 05.2006