Alex Sakpoba
About Alex Sakpoba
Alex Sakpoba is a Tax Transformation Programme Manager at Condé Nast, with extensive experience in project management across various industries. He has a proven track record in transforming business requirements into successful project outcomes and has worked with notable companies such as BP, WPP, and Mars.
Work at Condé Nast
Alex Sakpoba has been serving as the Tax Transformation Programme Manager at Condé Nast since 2021. In this role, he focuses on transforming tax processes and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. His experience in managing complex projects contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of tax operations within the organization.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Alex Sakpoba held various project management roles across multiple industries. He worked at WPP as a Project Manager for one month in 2020, and at Mars for six months in the same year. His tenure at Shell as a Digital Transformation Project Manager lasted eight months in 2018. Alex has also contributed to organizations such as Allen & Overy, BP, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in similar capacities.
Educational Background
Alex Sakpoba earned his MBA from Cass Business School, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Master of Science in Business Systems Analysis and Design from City University London, completed between 1994 and 1996. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, where he studied from 1981 to 1986.
Achievements in Project Delivery
Throughout his career, Alex Sakpoba has demonstrated a strong ability to manage both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring successful project delivery. Notable achievements include a 60% reduction in end-to-end business process times at Freshfields, which significantly boosted revenues. He also played a key role in increasing high-definition viewing from 3% to 98% during the HD Channel Swap project at BSkyB.
Expertise in Agile and Project Methodologies
Alex Sakpoba possesses extensive expertise in various project management methodologies, including Agile, 'Watergile', and Waterfall. He is skilled in transforming core business requirements into project deliverables that align with corporate strategy. His experience includes gathering data and providing Agile metrics, which aids in conflict management and resolution, showcasing his ability to lead projects effectively.