Sefa Ikyaator
About Sefa Ikyaator
Sefa Ikyaator is the Co-Founder and CEO of Suplias, a company dedicated to supporting local businesses through innovative commerce solutions. With a background in trade marketing and commercial operations, he has extensive experience in the consumer goods sector and holds an MBA from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology.
Work at Suplias
Sefa Ikyaator serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Suplias, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he focuses on developing innovative commerce solutions aimed at helping local businesses thrive. Under his leadership, Suplias has pursued a mission centered on enhancing the commercial landscape for small and medium enterprises. His role involves strategic planning and execution to ensure the company's offerings meet the needs of its clients.
Education and Expertise
Sefa Ikyaator holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, where he studied from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Physics from the Federal University of Technology Minna, completing his studies from 2002 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in commerce and business development.
Background
Before co-founding Suplias, Sefa Ikyaator gained extensive experience in various roles across notable companies. He worked at Procter & Gamble in several capacities, including Commercial Operations Manager for Beauty Care and Regional Trade Manager. He also held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Philip Morris International and served as Head of Trade Marketing at GBfoods. His diverse background in trade marketing and commercial operations contributes to his current leadership role.
Achievements
Sefa Ikyaator participated in the Y Combinator S21 batch, a prestigious startup accelerator program that supports innovative startups. His involvement in this program highlights his commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation in the commerce sector. Additionally, his leadership at Suplias reflects his dedication to fostering local business growth through effective commerce solutions.