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NOW ENROLLING CIPS Level 4 - Procurement & Supply Chain Management · Lagos, Nigeria · Starts September 2026

Tom Tagoe

Group Chairman

Harley Reed

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Thomas is the Founder of the Harley Reed Group of Companies and an accomplished business leader with over 50 years of experience in developing and managing successful businesses across multiple sectors and countries. He holds an MBA from the University of Brighton, is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), and holds a Certificate in Social and Ethical Accounting, Auditing and Reporting (ISEA).

A respected procurement professional, Tom served on the CIPS Global Congress from 2015 to 2018 and is an approved CIPS Associate and Procurement Excellence Programme Assessor. He actively provides consultancy and training in procurement, finance, change management, policy development, and strategy, helping organisations enhance performance and achieve sustainable growth.

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William Tagoe

Group CEO

Harley Reed

BIO=William is a highly experienced consultant with expertise in procurement, finance, and supply chain transformation. He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, and a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
He began his career with Ernst & Young (EY) in London, specialising in corporate finance, private equity transactions, restructuring, and due diligence. William has since led numerous international consultancy assignments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, working with governments, donor organisations, and private sector clients. He is a CIPS Procurement Excellence Assessor, a contributor to CIPS publications, and a regular lecturer on CIPS corporate programmes.
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Valentine Agwu

Non-Executive Director

Nigeria

BIO=Val is a Procurement & Supply Chain Management Executive Leader with experience of managing spend in excess of $1.2bn. His industry & geographical background includes; Oil & Gas with Shell & Addax Petroleum in West Africa, British Petroleum (BP) downstream & upstream in the UK, Manufacturing & Engineering with General Electric in Africa and Management Consulting with Capgemini UK. Consulting experience includes procurement process transformation and strategic sourcing of Indirect categories (HR & IT) for clients in Manufacturing & Public Sectors. His deep knowledge of procurement organisational & process transformation has been acquired through the experience of implementing Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management processes, in different organisations. This also includes the experience of deploying Procurement systems including SAP Materials Management Module, Ariba’s Strategic Sourcing Solution and Biznet Solutions (for supplier Performance Management.). Val holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Mathematics, an MBA in Management, and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.||EMAIL=info@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Valentine Agwu||TITLE=Non-Executive Director, Nigeria

Martin Mirimo

Non-Executive Director

Kenya

BIO=Martin is a senior procurement professional with extensive experience in private and public sectors; including commercial experience in the international non-governmental sector. He has also worked in strategic consultancy roles in a range of industry sectors covering sourcing, procurement and contracting, demonstrating valuable commercial and technical expertise in key spend categories. He is a thought leader and a regular speaker on the issues of supplier diversity in the supply chain. Martin is a holder of BA(Hons) Business Management, University of Sunderland, MBA Logistics from the University of Derby in addition to Chartered memberships of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CMILT), The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management ((CIWFM)). He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Training and is a Guest lecturer for CIPS Professional qualifications and the author of Global Commercial Strategy [L6M2].||EMAIL=info@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Martin Mirimo||TITLE=Non-Executive Director, Kenya

Sonia Weston

Non-Executive Director

South Africa

BIO=Sonia commenced her professional accountancy career with Deloitte and Touche in the UK, during which time she obtained her ACCA qualification. Upon qualifying, Sonia worked as a management accountant, eventually joining the global education provider BPP as a senior lecturer and ACCA programme manager. In 2003, her career took her to South Africa where she facilitated training in financial accounting, tax, financial management and management accounting for CA(SA) students across South Africa. Sonia went on to establish a successful training institution for finance related professional qualifications before joining CIMA as the Regional Learning Development Manager for Africa. Her international experience in education, course development and facilitation spanning 20 years, offers a strong and proven background in education with extensive experience in evaluating, designing and delivering a range of learning interventions. Sonia previously served as the Managing Director of Harley Reed South Africa and Global Head of Knowledge Services before moving to a role outside of Harley Reed. However, Sonia remains a Non-Executive Director of Harley Reed South Africa.||EMAIL=info@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Sonia Weston||TITLE=Non-Executive Director, South Africa

Edith Uyovbukerhi

Country Director

Ghana

BIO=Edith Uyovbukerhi is a seasoned finance professional, business leader, and advocate for women’s empowerment with over 30 years of senior management experience across leading global organisations, including PwC, Cadbury Schweppes, Nestlé, and Diageo in both the UK and Ghana. She holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Stirling, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of Brighton, and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) as well as a Chartered Accountant in Ghana.
Edith currently serves on the Board of Old Mutual Ghana and chairs its Investment Committee. She is also a passionate champion of social impact and female leadership, serving as co-founder of LittleBigSouls International, founder of Strands of Pearls International, a director of the African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO), and a board member of ShEquity, supporting investment in women-led businesses across Africa.
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Aurelie Kouadio

Country Director

Ivory Coast

BIO=Aurélie is an experienced procurement leader, consultant, and trainer with over 17 years of supply chain experience, including 15 years specialising in procurement. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Business and Management from ESDES, Lyon. Prior to joining Harley Reed, Aurélie served as Deputy Director of Procurement for the SIFCA Group, one of West Africa’s largest agro-industrial organisations. Her international career spans France, the United Kingdom, and Côte d’Ivoire, where she has worked with leading organisations including AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, and the Volvo Group. Passionate about developing talent and promoting workplace diversity, she actively mentors aspiring professionals and supports initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and equality. ||EMAIL=aureliekouadio@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Aurélie Kouadio||TITLE=Country Director, Ivory Coast

Grace Onosode

Country Director

Nigeria

BIO=Grace is an experienced business leader with over 35 years of professional experience, primarily in the oil and gas industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of Lagos and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). As Country Director of Harley Nigeria since 2019, Grace has played a key role in shaping and executing the organisation’s business strategy, providing leadership and oversight to support sustainable growth and operational excellence. With expertise in administration, human resources, and supply chain management, she is recognised for her strong leadership, ethical approach, and ability to deliver results in diverse and multicultural environments. ||EMAIL=graceonosode@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Grace Onosode||TITLE=Country Manager, Nigeria

Celine Onyach

Country Manager

Kenya

BIO=Celine is an Operations and Finance leader with over five years of experience at Harley Reed Kenya, complemented by roles in education-focused NGOs. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University and is currently completing a Level 6 Diploma in Digital Marketing. She has experience in developing and implementing SOPs, strategic planning, budgeting, internal audits, and cross-functional training programmes. Celine is skilled in finance and operations management, process improvement, and data-driven decision-making, consistently contributing to improved organisational efficiency and performance. A committed mentor and collaborative leader, she is passionate about capacity building, community empowerment, and fostering continuous growth within teams. ||EMAIL=celineonyach@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Celine Onyach||TITLE=Country Manager, Kenya

Stephanie Akorli

Group Head

Professional Disciplines

BIO=Stephanie is an experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in client relationship management, brand strategy, marketing, content development, and education management. As Group Head of Knowledge Services at Harley Reed, she leads competency assessments, skills development initiatives, and professional learning programmes across the Group. Her career spans diverse sectors, including banking, media, marketing, and professional services. Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Ghana, an MBA in Marketing from Methodist University, and is a Chartered Marketer with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK).||EMAIL=stephanieakorli@harleyreed.com||LINKEDIN=https://linkedin.com||BG=#2E2E30||NAME=Stephanie Akorli||TITLE=Group Head, Professional Disciplines

Marieanne Atim

Group Head

Marketing & Strategy

BIO=Marieanne Atim is a Management Consultant and Strategy Expert with over 12 years of experience supporting startups, SMEs, and established organisations to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
As Group Head, Strategic and Operations at Harley Reed, she leads Group-wide strategy and execution across multiple markets, translating corporate vision into clear priorities and ensuring strong governance, performance management, and execution discipline. She also drives organisational transformation, process optimisation, and the standardisation of operating models to support scalability and efficiency across regions.
Marieanne has advised over 100 businesses and designed operational systems for more than 50 organisations, with expertise spanning strategy development, organisational design, and growth execution.
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