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Kyari Abba-Bukar has over 30 years of management experience and delivering innovative ideas to the corporate world. With a knack for recognising potential, he transforms companies into efficient, customer centered, high class organizations.

Kyari played a critical role in the introduction of Visa cards into the Nigerian banking landscape during his time as a Managing Director at ValueCard. Additionally, as a member of the HP Senior Management team, he managed a $5 billion unit, along with constructing and implementing programs and IT solutions that allowed the company to save $85 million in annual cost.

Education

Degrees

  • B.Sc. Physics at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, 1980.
  • M.S. Nuclear Engineering, with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1992.
  • MBA program,  Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, 1996

Courses Attended

  • Visa Bankcard Business School  – University Of Cambridge
  • Robinson College
  • Technology and Operations Management Course – Harvard Business School
  • Delivering Information Services – Harvard Business School
  • Various HP Management and Leadership Courses such as Advanced Project Management, Challenges of Technology Management, Managing Diversity, etc.
  • Chief Executive Programme – Lagos Business School
  • Boards that Lead – Wharton Business School
  • Leading Digital transformation – Wharton Business School

Experience

HP

Kyari worked at Hewlett-Packard (HP) Company for over a decade and quickly climbed the ladder to become the manager of the Technical Marketing Section before his return to Nigeria. In his 13 years working at HP, he audited and tested the effectiveness of the InkJet manufacturing line, was involved in the development of HP Notebook computers, Palmtops and calculators, developed and recommended the first generation of computer telephony integration in the HP Corvallis site, managed technical performance benchmarking and competitor analysis of HP notebook computers and developed a competitive advantage that resulted in several industry awards for the HP OmniBook notebook PC, and much more. Kyari left a lasting impression on the development and marketing sectors at HP 

 

FSB International Bank PLC ( Fidelity Bank PLC)

Kyari played a key role in developing a strategic plan to implement initiatives that transform the core banking platform and implemented organizational strategies to ensure efficiency and flawless customer service bank wide.

 

ValuCard Nigeria PLC

 Kyari became a Managing Director/CEO of ValuCard Nigeria PLC in 2004 where he made it more efficient, cost effective and resourceful. He deployed security and technology advances which allowed him to transform it into a highly profitable world-class company as opposed to its start in 1998. He was also responsible for negotiating a successful alliance with Visa International, paving the way for electronic payments and the use of Visa cards in the Nigerian bank landscape.

Central Securities Clearing Systems PLC (CSCS)

He was able to guarantee the adoption of systems to reduce manual error and eradicate theft related frauds. He created an Enterprise Risk Management Department, helping reduce risks overall within the company

 

Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation

Kyari co-founded Trans-Sahara Investment Corporation, a private equity firm based in Lagos that originates, develops, and manages direct investments. 

 

Inlaks

Inlaks is a leading systems integrator in Sub-Saharan Africa. The company partners with leading OEMs in the technology industry to find innovative and high class tech solutions.

 

Sunu Assurances

Sunu Assurances, a member of Sunu group, is on the track to be a leading African Insurance Company.They use cutting edge technology, to meet stakeholders’ expectations and provide excellent customer services.

Achievements

  • Member of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria 
  • Co-Chair of the Technical and Standards sub-committee, National Payments Committee 
  • Member of the Committee of Harmonization of National ID 
  • Board member of United Way of Benton County USA (1995/96) 
  • Board Member of Nigerian Youth Alliance of Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Member of the Nigeria Technology Consultative Group 
  • Leader of the Employee Business Contribution Network (HP) 
  • Member of Toastmasters International 
  • Judge on Lion’s Den Nigeria
  • Judge on Next Titan
  • Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. 
  • Chairman of Sunu Assurance PLC
  • Independent Non-Executive Director of Standard chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd
  • Independent Non-Executive Director of Development Bank of Nigeria
  • Chairman of ARCA Payments Ltd
  • Chairman of Ventures Platform Ltd

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