Ejike Okoli

Ejike Okoli, MBA, has a diverse and extensive work experience in strategic sourcing, category management, commodity management, supplier development, and consulting. Currently, Okoli serves as the Director of Strategic Sourcing at Optimas Solutions, where they lead a team and provides global distribution and supply chain solutions. Prior to this, Okoli worked as a Senior Category Manager (Consultant) at HCL Technologies, where they led global strategy discussions and developed category management solutions to improve the customer's bottom line. Ejike also worked as a Senior Commodity Manager at Hill-Rom, where they developed and executed the North America metals commodity strategy. Earlier in their career, Okoli held various roles at Hudson Consulting Group, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Ford Motor Company, and J P Morgan Chase, where they gained expertise in program management, supplier development, commodity management, and lean management. Okoli's experience spans industries such as manufacturing, technology, consulting, and finance.

Ejike Okoli, MBA has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from The University of Texas at Austin. Ejike also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh College of Business Administration, with a specialization in Finance and Financial Management Services. In addition, Ejike has obtained a Six Sigma Institute Greenbelt certification. Ejike has also completed certifications in "Succeeding in a New Job" and "Developing Executive Presence" from LinkedIn, as well as a DTM certification from Toastmasters International in 1998.