Henry Essien-Nelson is an exceptional Executive Management Resource with 25 years of progressive and impeccable professional pedigree covering Citibank Nigeria, Citibank Angola, Stanbic Bank, Standard Chartered bank and Ecobank. Verifiable track record of maximising revenue and expanding market share, under difficult circumstances and often with limited resources in Corporate and Retail Banking.

Credited with setting up Citibank Angola and implementing sales/marketing strategies, which grew strong, niche business (Corporate/Multinational, Aviation, Shipping and Non-Governmental/International Organizations) revenues by over 200% . Oversaw the transformation of Stanbic bank Nigeria from Merchant bank to a Commercial/Universal bank with almost 100% growth in PBT in one year. Restructured SME business at Standard Chartered to make it ‘fit" for growth and managed credit portfolio to achieve less than 10% NPL. Rebuilt the Retail Banking business at Ecobank Nigeria and achieved rapid branch expansion with the migration of the bank from 27 branches to over 120 points of representation.

Upgraded and repackaging most of the bank's consumer banking products to make them competitive, including the launch of the highly acclaimed ‘first in Nigeria' Naira Credit Card. Energized Oceanic banks international expansion, establishing presence in Cameroon and obtaining banking licenses in China, Chad, Sierria Leone, Liberia within one year.

A skilled communicator, team builder, negotiator, strategist, leader, team player and manager of people, with proven track record of performance, ability to work under pressure and adapt to new challenges. Highly ethical, with tested and proven competence and integrity. Currently founder and lead Consultant at Henry Nelson Consulting Group (HNC). A knowledge based consultancy which provides bespoke training, strategy formulation and execution, business support, performance management and advisory services to Banks, Financial Institutions, Businesses and SMEs/ MSMEs