Chidinma B. Onukogu Maduewesi
Ontario, Canada | Permanent Resident|+1 647 621 6518| [email protected]
Professional Profile
Finance and operations leader with 9+ years of experience across Big 4 consulting, project management, financial control, and CFO responsibilities. Proven record in system building, fundraising support, and leading finance functions for high-growth businesses and startups.
Education & Certifications
  • MSc Finance
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
  • London School of Economics (LSE)
Core Competencies
  • Financial operations architecture and scaling
  • Fundraising strategy and investor relations
  • Process automation and reporting optimization
  • Cross-functional leadership in high-growth and fast paced environments
Built Finance Operations
Established complete finance function for scaling FinTech from ground zero.
$5MM Fundraising
Led investor-readiness and capital-raise activities with successful close of debt and equity rounds
Process Excellence
Delivered major automation and efficiency gains across reporting functions
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partnered effectively with founders, management executives, and technical teams
Professional Experience
  • Lead OnboardIQ Capital’s search and acquisition efforts to buy and operate a stable, profitable Canadian business.
Project Finance Manager — Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives supporting expense oversight, allocations, and financial reporting for multi-million-dollar portfolios
  • Introduced automated reporting systems and resolved critical defects blocking operational workflows
CFO — Raven (FinTech)
  • Built complete finance function from scratch covering accounting, software integration, reporting, forecasting, controls, and compliance
  • Led $5MM fundraising efforts, collaborating with investors, advisors, and legal partners throughout capital-raise cycle
  • Guided pricing, cost modeling, and financial planning for product development and go-to-market strategy
Finance — KPMG
  • Managed financial reviews, tax planning, audit reconciliations, controls testing, and advisory services for multinational and public-sector clients
  • Delivered cross-functional projects (detailing technical knowledge of various industries) on data analytics, risk management, internal audit, and regulatory compliance
Kennedy Nzube Maduewesi
Ontario, Canada |[email protected]
Professional Profile
CEO with 15+ years leading a multimillion-dollar beverage and wine distribution business with average annual revenue of $3M. Experienced in strategy, growth, operations, team management, and market expansion, with strong commitment to community impact and operational excellence.
Education
  • MBA — Nexford University, USA
Leadership Strengths
  • P&L ownership and revenue growth strategy
  • Supply chain optimization and logistics management
  • Team building and high-performance culture
  • Market expansion and partnership development
Key Performance Metrics
$3M+
Annual Revenue
Consistent multimillion-dollar turnover sustained over multiple years
50%
Revenue Growth
Three-year expansion across two regional branches
95%
Client Retention
Industry-leading retention through relationship-driven service excellence
Professional Experience
Importer, distributor, and wholesaler of luxury wines, champagnes, and premium spirits
  • Scaled business to consistent $3M+ annual turnover with strong profitability margins maintained year-over-year
  • Oversaw end-to-end operations including supply chain, sales, procurement, inventory management, and customer experience
  • Expanded into new regions and grew market share by 30% through strategic partnerships with hotels, clubs, and premium retail outlets
  • Built and led high-performing 30-person team with exceptional retention and consistent performance results
  • Designed and executed social marketing strategies reaching 50,000+ engaged followers across digital platforms, instagram, tiktok, facebook
  • Reduced delivery timelines by 25% and cut operational costs by 15% through workflow automation and process optimization
  • Managed business continuity, strategic risk decisions, and disciplined cash-flow management throughout economic cycles
Joint Value Proposition for BDC Thrive ETA
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Proven Multi-Million Dollar Leadership
Direct experience managing and growing substantial business operations with demonstrated P&L responsibility
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Complementary Skill Sets
Finance, operations, strategy, and people leadership strengths create comprehensive executive capability
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System Builders & Scalers
Track record building infrastructure, managing risk, and scaling businesses through growth phases with grit, tenacity and owner mindset
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ETA-Ready Operators
Strong alignment with BDC entrepreneurship-through-acquisition demands and long-term ownership mindset