Ms. Karika Ogheneyonreme is a results-driven Senior Product Manager with more than a decade of experience spanning program management, cross-border operations, business development, and supply chain optimization. She has built an impressive career leading large-scale initiatives, driving automation, and applying data-driven decision-making to improve operational performance in complex global environments. Her expertise extends to working with cross-functional teams across multiple regions to expand business operations, optimize customer experiences, and scale digital transformation initiatives.
Her professional journey reflects a consistent focus on delivering measurable impact. At Amazon, she led transportation configuration optimizations that reduced operational downtime by 22 percent and improved last-mile delivery performance by 18 percent. She also designed the go-to-market strategy for Amazon Business in the US Private Equity sector, creating a framework that enhanced execution efficiency by 25 percent and opened new market opportunities.
Before joining Amazon, she held senior leadership roles in the energy and technology sectors. At Tenaris, she managed logistics for Egypt’s largest energy project, valued at $11 billion, ensuring seamless execution while achieving $3.5 million in cost savings through operational efficiencies. She also spearheaded supply chain improvements across Nigeria, Ghana, and Angola, delivering multi-million-dollar savings through process automation and strategic vendor management. As Vice President of Programs at Softcom, she led the development and launch of financial solutions that expanded access to banking services for over one million unbanked Nigerians.
In addition to her corporate roles, Ms. Ogheneyonreme has demonstrated an enduring commitment to entrepreneurship and leadership development. She is the founder of Karika Republic, a global community designed to connect professionals with mentorship, career resources, and business growth opportunities. Through initiatives such as the LIFT program, she has empowered over 1,000 African entrepreneurs to scale their operations, increase revenue, and expand market reach.
Her academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School in New York. While there, she was actively involved in initiatives aligned with her passion for entrepreneurship and empowering women. She served as a Peer Mentor in the Columbia Start-Up Lab, guiding early-stage entrepreneurs, participated in business growth strategy workshops, and contributed to the Technology Club in organizing events that connected students with industry leaders and innovators. These experiences further strengthened her leadership capabilities and expanded her global professional network.
Why She Has Been Selected as a Judge
Ms. Ogheneyonreme’s selection as a judge for the 2025 BAT Innovation Award is a recognition of her exceptional contributions to business development and supply chain optimization on a global scale. Her proven ability to lead high-impact projects, deliver measurable operational improvements, and create platforms that drive professional and entrepreneurial growth aligns perfectly with the values of the BAT Innovation Award.
Hosted annually by Bridge Africa Technologies Limited, the BAT Innovation Award honors Africans whose work advances innovation, technology, and sustainable business practices. Ms. Ogheneyonreme’s career is a testament to these ideals. Her combination of corporate leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to fostering talent across borders makes her uniquely qualified to evaluate and celebrate the outstanding achievements of this year’s nominees.