Cornelius Mankge

Cornelius Mankge

Operations & Business Leader | P&L Management | Remote-Ready

Botswana

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About

Operations and business leader with 7+ years of experience driving growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across manufacturing, financial services, and retail sectors. Proven track record managing full P&L, scaling businesses, and leading cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments. Skilled in process optimization, financial management, and strategic execution. Experienced in managing distributed teams and collaborating across functions in remote and hybrid work environments.

Experience

Managing Director (Operations & Growth Lead)

Expanse Furniture Botswana

Jun 2022 – Present

• Lead full business operations with end-to-end P&L responsibility • Grew revenue by 15% year-over-year • Achieved 50%+ net profit margins • Managed budgeting, cash flow, procurement, and suppliers • Led cross-functional teams across production, sales, and admin • Improved customer retention by 50% and satisfaction by 25% • Introduced new revenue streams and product lines • Ensured tax compliance and internal controls • Drove expansion and growth strategy

P&L ManagementOperations ManagementTeam Leadership

Premiums Administrator

Botswana Life Insurance Limited

Apr 2018 – Jun 2022

• Managed premium collections with 95% accuracy • Reduced overdue accounts by 28% • Maintained 93% customer satisfaction • Supported audits and compliance • Improved reporting processes

Premium ManagementComplianceCustomer Satisfaction
AFGRI Equipment Botswana

Administration Manager

AFGRI Equipment Botswana

Oct 2016 – Mar 2018

• Managed branch operations and staff • Oversaw inventory and performance tracking • Handled tax compliance and reporting • Acted as Branch Lead when required

Operations ManagementInventory ManagementTax Compliance

Branch Manager (Interim)

Mass International Chartered Accountants

Aug 2016 – Sep 2016

• Managed client accounting and tax submissions • Provided advisory support • Maintained client relationships

AccountingTax SubmissionsClient Management

General Manager

Executive Couch Designs

Nov 2015 – Feb 2016

• Oversaw daily operations and implemented cost controls

Operations ManagementCost ControlGeneral Management

Operations Supervisor

Black Diamond Resources

Feb 2014 – Jun 2015

• Supervised operations and improved team performance

Operations SupervisionTeam PerformanceResource Management

Finance Manager

Infinate Variation & Artil Investments

Jan 2011 – Jan 2014

• Managed financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance

Financial ReportingBudgetingCompliance Management

Education

University of Nottingham, Malaysia

University of Nottingham, Malaysia

BA Business and Management · Business and Management

Certifications

Practice of Long-term Insurance

Insurance Institute of South Africa

2020 – No expiry

Basics of Long-term Insurance

Insurance Institute of South Africa

2019 – No expiry

Skills

Google WorkspaceCRM & ERP SystemsMicrosoft Office

Languages

English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Setswana (Native or bilingual proficiency)