Industry Footprint
My career has been a journey of driving growth and innovation across diverse sectors. From global FMCG giants to agile tech startups, I have consistently built systems, led teams, and delivered measurable commercial results. Below is a detailed look at my professional experience.
- Suplias Technologies (YC S21)
Head of Growth & Commercial Expansion
- 2022–Present
Precious Adesina-Ola is the Head of Growth and Commercial Expansion at Suplias, where she leads the commercial and growth strategy for Obtainly, a fintech product providing credit, payments, and inventory solutions to SMEs, FMCG distributors, contractors, and B2B businesses across Nigeria.
With over ₦1B+ in monthly credit disbursements, 80% user retention, and non-performing loans consistently below 5%, Precious has driven sustainable business growth while maintaining lean and technology-enabled operations.
Her leadership is rooted in data-driven Go To Market strategy, performance marketing, and customer-focused innovation.
She is especially passionate about expanding access to financing for underserved groups, particularly women entrepreneurs who face systemic barriers to credit. Her work spans product-led growth, sales operations, and customer success that empowering small businesses with the tools, financing, and support they need to thrive in emerging markets.
- Sendy Ltd (Fulfillment Tech)
Head, Merchant Acquisition & Success → Head, Business Fulfillment Services
- 2022
In her dual leadership roles, Precious spearheaded merchant strategy, digital acquisition campaigns, and fulfillment service growth. She created visibility for Sendy’s SaaS-based logistics solution, led A/B testing for market fit, and strengthened B2B partnerships to drive adoption among D2C and social commerce sellers.
- Cars45 (Formerly OLX Autos)
Area Sales Manager → National Head, Centre Ops → GM, Retail Experience
- 2019–2022
Over three progressive roles at Cars45, Precious led massive retail network expansion, operational restructuring, and digital transformation. She increased sales centre count from 16 to 24, onboarded 25+ franchises, and achieved a peak sales month of 1,806 cars. She drove the company’s highest margin improvement (from 8% to 15.5%) and standardized customer experience across all outlets, working closely with C-level leadership.
- Suntory Beverages & Foods Nigeria
Field Sales Manager
- (2018–2019)
At the start of her career, Precious served as a customer-facing representative and brand ambassador, supporting sales campaigns, launching innovations, and executing field activations. She gained hands-on experience in market engagement and brand alignment that laid the foundation for her future in sales and marketing strategy.
- Diageo (Guinness Nigeria Plc)
Retail Sales Manager , Wholesale Development Manager
- 2014-2016, 2016-2018
At Diageo, Precious rapidly evolved from managing retail territories to leading wholesale development across key regions in Lagos. She achieved a 25% revenue increase through exclusive distribution deals and strategic SKU portfolio rationalization. Her leadership led to over ₦400M in wholesale sales and significant market share gains for brands like Orijin, Snapp, and Guinness.
- Unilever Nigeria
Brand/Sales Support Associate
- 2012–2014
At the start of her career, Precious served as a customer-facing representative and brand ambassador, supporting sales campaigns, launching innovations, and executing field activations. She gained hands-on experience in market engagement and brand alignment that laid the foundation for her future in sales and marketing strategy.