Patrick MANDENGUE

Patrick Mandengue has a comprehensive work experience spanning from 1999 to the present. Patrick currently serves as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer at CompuGhana LTD since September 2022. In their role, they work closely with the CEO/Chairman to align the team around the company's strategic objectives and ensure efficient and effective delivery.

Prior to their current position, Patrick Mandengue held various leadership roles in reputable companies. Patrick was the Head of Department for Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances at Samsung Electronics West Africa from August 2018 to August 2022. In this role, they developed B2B and B2C initiatives to enhance Samsung's presence in the region and achieved sales targets in various categories.

Patrick Mandengue also served as the Area Business Director for West and Central Africa at Orangina Schweppes from December 2015 to February 2018. Patrick was the Country Manager for Central Africa at Unilever from April 2014 to June 2015. Before that, they worked as the Head of Marketing for APNAD, Lagers, and RTD at Diageo from February 2011 to April 2014.

In their earlier career, Patrick Mandengue held positions at MTN Cameroon and MTN. Patrick served as the Senior Manager for Product and Innovation at MTN Cameroon from December 2008 to January 2011. Prior to that, they were the West & Central Africa Business Support Manager at MTN from July 2007 to December 2008. Patrick started their career at MTN Cameroon as the GSM Products Manager from February 2002 to June 2007, where they managed the development of new products and services, implemented budget projects, and coordinated teams.

Patrick Mandengue began their professional journey as a Junior Sales Representative at Nestle S.A. in July 1999, which marked the start of their successful career in the business industry.

Patrick Mandengue has a diverse education history spanning various fields of study. In 1997 to 2000, they attended Universite de Douala and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree with a focus on Applied Mathematics to Engineering. From 2009 to 2012, Patrick pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Project Management at the University of Wales.

In 2013, Patrick obtained an Advanced Diploma in Finance and Financial Management Services from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. During the same year, they also completed a Professional Certificate program in Marketing and Related Support Services at The Wharton School.

In 2006, Patrick earned a certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute. The following year, they received a certification in GPRS System Survey from Ericsson. Additionally, they completed Leadership training for Managers through Dale Carnegie Training in 2006.

In 2009, Patrick obtained a Mini-MBA in Telecommunication from Informa Telecoms & Media. Patrick further enhanced their knowledge in 2015 by completing a certification in Economics and Management Studies: Corporate General Manager from the Institute of Business Advisers (SA). Most recently, in May 2021, they acquired the Associated Professional Member (APM) status from ASIFA-Hollywood.

Patrick Mandengue's thirst for knowledge continued even beyond traditional education, as evidenced by their pursuit of additional certifications.