GNANKPE SANNI
International Relations & Corporate Affairs Officer
Dubai,DU
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Summary
Commercial and investor-facing professional with 7+ years of experience supporting revenue growth, institutional partnerships, and stakeholder relationships within diplomatic ,DIFC-aligned financial, legal, and international representative environments. Demonstrated exposure to investor onboarding, commercial due diligence coordination, corporate affairs and advisory . Trusted relationship manager to UHNWIs, family offices, government-linked entities, and cross-border investors, operating with discretion, compliance awareness, and board-level professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Arrow Aviation
2025.11 - 2026.02
- Led business development and client acquisition activities for aviation trip support and related services across the UAE and international markets.
- Identified , qualified , and managed new sales opportunities with operators, brokers, corporate flight departments, and private clients.
- Managed end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting, needs assessment, proposals, negotiations, and deal closure.
- Collaborated with operations and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and high client satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate CRM dynamics 365 sales records, sales reports, and pipeline forecasts to support management visibility and decision-making.
- Represented Arrow Aviation in meetings, calls, and industry interactions with international stakeholders and decision makers.
HEAD OF GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Presidential Diplomatic Protocol Council (PDPEC)
2024.11 - 2025.11
- Led senior stakeholder engagement with government authorities, regulatory bodies, diplomatic missions, and private-sector partners.
- Acted as primary liaison supporting institutional cooperation, public-private engagement, and governance-aligned partnerships.
- Supported strategic positioning, bilateral frameworks, MOUs, and institutional relationship-building with legal and reputational sensitivity.
- Coordinated board-level meetings, VIP delegations, and confidential engagements involving cross-border entities.
- Ensured full compliance with governance standards, protocol frameworks, confidentiality obligations, and reputational risk controls.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FlyLuxEx Aviation Group
2021.03 - 2024.10
- Delivered 60% revenue growth through structured business development within contract-driven, governance-sensitive environments across GCC, Africa, and Asia.
- Built and managed long-term relationships with UHNWIs, family offices, corporate, brokers, and government-linked entities, operating under strict confidentiality, compliance, and reputational risk frameworks.
- Managed the full commercial lifecycle from opportunity qualification and due diligence coordination to contract execution and post-transaction relationship management.
- Prepared and presented commercial proposals, investment-style summaries, and financial justifications aligned with client risk appetite and governance expectations.
- Represented the firm at institutional meetings, investment-linked forums, and senior stakeholder engagements, contributing to strategic partnerships and repeat revenue.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Sanni Travel & Tourism (SANNI Group – Family Office )
2019.01 - 2021.02
- Supported family office-style commercial operations, including partnership sourcing, revenue diversification, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Assisted with commercial documentation, proposal structuring, and contractual discussions.
- Conducted market research, feasibility analysis, and partner due diligence across multiple jurisdictions.
- Presented 240+ structured commercial proposals to senior executives and decision-makers.
- Strengthened client retention through advisory-led engagement, upselling, and cross-selling strategies.
Education
MBA - Global Management & Leadership
Swiss School of Management
Malta2025-01
Executive Diploma - Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations
UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)
Switzerland2025-01
RQF Level 7 - Strategic Leadership & Management
OTHM
United Kingdom2024-01
MBA - International Business
ABSM University
India2023-01
BBA - Aviation Management
ABSM University
India2021-01
Skills
- Business Development (International representation )
- Diplomatic protocol & Global etiquette
- Investor Relations & Institutional Relationship Management
- DIFC / ADGM Regulatory Environment Exposure
- Family Office & Private Capital Engagement
- Deal Origination Support & Investment Pipeline Management
- Capital Raising Support & Investor Communications
- Commercial Due Diligence Coordination
- Contract Management & Legal Documentation Support
- AML / KYC Awareness & Investor Onboarding Support
- Corporate Governance & Compliance Sensitivity
- CRM Systems & Financial Pipeline Reporting
- Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
- Board-Level, Legal & C-Suite Business support
- Confidentiality, Ethics & Risk Awareness
Accomplishments
- Generated revenue through regulated B2B, B2G, and UHNW transactions aligned with governance and contractual standards.
- Managed and expanded 50+ institutional and private-capital relationships, including family offices, corporates, and government-linked entities, delivering 25–35% YoY portfolio growth.
- Built and managed 100+ active commercial and investment-related opportunities, ensuring structured reporting, forecasting, and compliance-aware execution.
- Supported senior leadership with investment briefs, commercial summaries, market intelligence, and partnership recommendations used for executive and board-level decision-making.
- Maintained zero compliance or reputational breaches while operating in high-trust, confidential, and regulated environments.
Certification
- Certified Diplomatic Protocol & Etiquette Consultant – USIDHR (USA).
- Level 7 Certified Protocol & Cross-Cultural Etiquette Trainer – Protocol School of Washington.
- Relationship Management & Business Development – Starweaver (Italy).
- Project Management Diploma – CPD (UK).
- Crisis Management – IOM (Switzerland).
- Google Project Management Certificate.
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent (C2)
French – Fluent (C2)
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Affiliations
- Diplomacy
Timeline
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Arrow Aviation
2025.11 - 2026.02
HEAD OF GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
Presidential Diplomatic Protocol Council (PDPEC)
2024.11 - 2025.11
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FlyLuxEx Aviation Group
2021.03 - 2024.10
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Sanni Travel & Tourism (SANNI Group – Family Office )
2019.01 - 2021.02
Executive Diploma - Cultural Diplomacy & International Relations
UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research)
RQF Level 7 - Strategic Leadership & Management
OTHM
MBA - International Business
ABSM University
BBA - Aviation Management
ABSM University
MBA - Global Management & Leadership
Swiss School of Management