Wesley Ogude, the renowned Nigerian-born Canadian business executive and entrepreneur, has been recognized as one of Canada’s top business leaders for his visionary leadership and exceptional achievements in the corporate world. As the Group CEO of Springwells group of companies, a Canadian private equity group with business operations in Canada, the US, and Nigeria, Ogude has not only driven the success of the group but also empowered numerous high net worth professionals to achieve lasting wealth. With over 25 years of professional experience spanning various industries, including investment & commercial banking, IT consulting, consumer financing, integrated logistics, and commercial real estate, Wesley Ogude has established himself as a trailblazer and leader within the community.
His diverse expertise in Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT & systems implementation, Finance, strategic planning & Decision support, audit, Taxation & governance, Treasury, Asset negotiation, acquisition, and management, entity and start-up formation, and wealth consulting has played a crucial role in his remarkable success as a business entrepreneur.
Wesley Ogude’s journey in Canada began in 2001 when he emigrated to pursue further opportunities in his career. He quickly made an impact, excelling as a Certified SAP Application Consultant and leading the implementation of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for multinational companies. His achievements in the corporate world caught the attention of General Electric, CGI Consulting, and Purolator Inc, where he held various leadership positions. Eventually, he became the first black Finance Director in Purolator’s 50-year history, managing complex outsourcing contracts and saving the company CAD$85 Million (N51 billion). This achievement earned him a corporate scholarship to pursue an Executive MBA at Queen’s School of Business, where he graduated with distinction in 2010. In 2012, Wesley Ogude decided to venture into entrepreneurship, establishing start-up companies in Canada, the US, and Nigeria. He currently serves as the Group Finance Director of Canacede Group of Company, a consumer financing group, and the Head of Cash Treasury at Oxford Properties, one of Canada’s largest Real Estate empire companies. As the Group CEO and Lead Wealth Consultant of a group of multinational companies headquartered in Toronto, Ogude leads a dynamic team of talented professionals, initiating, negotiating, and acquiring a growing multimillion-dollar asset portfolio for the group. He is also the lead wealth consultant of the group’s wealth consulting company, which empowers high net worth executives and professionals to create lasting wealth.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Wesley Ogude is a dedicated philanthropist and mentor to many young professionals and executives across Nigeria, Canada, and the US. He has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to community service excellence, including the prestigious Black History award from the Toronto Police. With his commitment to excellence reflected in his academic journey, Wesley Ogude has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and a second Executive MBA from Queen’s School of Business in Canada. He holds three accounting designations from Nigeria, Canada, and the USA and is a Chartered Banker from the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIB). In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the corporate world and community, Wesley Ogude has been named one of Canada’s 100 most influential black Canadians, further solidifying his position as a visionary leader and trailblazer within the business community.
As a testament to his commitment to empower others and foster growth, Wesley Ogude, in collaboration with Springwells Consulting and Management Services Limited and its affiliate company in Nigeria, EMC International, is co-hosting the EMC Int. Conference. This exclusive event aims to equip seasoned professionals at the senior management or executive level in the fields of oil and gas, banking, IT, or telecommunications, with strategic insights to seize new opportunities and elevate their careers in Canada. The EMC Int. Conference, to be held in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt on September 12th-13th, 15th-16th, and 19th-20th, 2023 respectively, promises to be a game-changer for ambitious professionals seeking to flourish in the top-tier executive landscape of Canada. With strategic partners in Canada ready to support aspirations and success in a new home, attendees will gain access to an uncommon road map to wealth creation. Wesley Ogude’s remarkable journey from Nigeria to becoming a prominent business leader in Canada continues to inspire and make a lasting impact in the corporate world and beyond. His visionary achievements, combined with his dedication to mentorship and community.
In collaboration with Springwells Consulting and Management Services Limited, Wesley Ogude extends an invitation to seasoned professionals seeking new horizons. The EMCInt. Conference promises an enlightening two-day experience, equipping ambitious individuals with the strategic insights needed to thrive in Canada’s executive landscape.
For more information and registration, seize the unprecedented opportunity to embark on a journey of success and prosperity. Your path to excellence awaits.
