Emmanuel Ilaboya

Founder & CEO @DeCarbonIQ

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Emmanuel Ilaboya is a leader in sustainable innovation within the global construction sector, renowned for spearheading the development of premium sustainable brands at Holcim, the world's number one cement and concrete manufacturer. His journey has spanned continents—from Europe to Latin America—contributing to Holcim's green initiatives within a company boasting a $30 billion revenue footprint. One of his notable achievements includes the launch of ECOPlanet, the first green cement brand in the world to decarbonise the construction industry at scale and address climate change. His global perspective is enriched by professional and academic experiences from living, working, and studying in five continents. With over 15 years of experience in marketing, sales, new business development, decarbonisation and strategic product management in large-scale enterprises, he has honed his skills in leading global teams towards commercial success by innovating and capturing value. Emmanuel is a proud alumnus of the prestigious Saïd Business School at Oxford University, where he was honoured with the Executive MBA Director's Scholarship in recognition of his academic and professional achievements. Beyond the corporate world, his commitment to making a social impact is evident. From launching 1,000 affordable housing units in Africa to mentoring product managers in emerging markets and generating significant EBITDA growth through innovative solutions, he has always aimed to leave a positive imprint on society. The creation of DeCarbonIQ marks a significant chapter in his career, further underscoring his commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation. This initiative is designed to confront one of the world's most pressing challenges: climate change. DeCarbonIQ is a unique software solution that enables businesses across sectors to accurately measure and reduce their carbon footprint, steering them towards achieving net zero emissions. DeCarbonIQ was accepted into the Oxford Innovation Lab and received an Innovati

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Work Background

HolcimHead of Sustainable Brands

Nov. 2018SwitzerlandLeading the product development, branding, marketing and commercial roll-out of “ECOPlanet” (the world’s first green cement brand)

HolcimSenior Product Development Manager

May. 2016 - Nov. 2018Paris Area, FranceWorked with Holcim businesses in 70 countries to differentiate products and create value for customers and Holcim (Differentiation), reduce cement production cost (Cost Reduction), identify and work on quality gaps opportunities (Quality and Performance), and reduce cement C02 emissions (Decarbonization)

HolcimHead Of Strategic Marketing

Sep. 2012 - Apr. 2016NigeriaResponsible for setting the product vision, development of smart marketing and product launch plans, and marketing activations to support the sales team Initiated the Product Innovation Committee (PIC) comprising of marketing, sales, R&D, and supply chain to define a structured process to generate consumer insights for innovation Four direct reports with accountability of $50 million marketing budget

Cummins Turbo TechnologiesStrategic Marketing Specialist

Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2012Huddersfield, United KingdomCummins is a Fortune 500 company that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies. Graduate of the prestigious Cummins Sales and Marketing Leadership Development Program (CSMLDP), which involved rotating around different Cummins business units and locations leading complex Marketing and Sales special projects Key Responsibilities: Market Intelligence Quarterly market & technology intelligence report including industry and market dynamics, customer and competitor insights. Competitor Intelligence Regular competitor analysis which include competitor’s current & future strategies and the potential implication to the business. Customer Intelligence Product & marketing strategy development support by providing up to date customer analysis and deep dives.

Evans Medical PlcBusiness Development Associate

Mar. 2005 - Jul. 2008Lagos, Nigeria• Conducted desk research to support the business development team in identifying new lead and opportunities. • Researched and delivered intelligence as input to value proposition development for new investment projects. • Developed and maintained personal knowledge of priority segments; market trends and routes to market for improved effectiveness.

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