Anthony Okolue – MBA

Biography

Anthony Okolue is a accomplished professional with over 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. He is currently pursuing his MBA at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, concentrating in Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behavior and Operations. Okolue began his career as a pharmacist, interning at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Nigeria, where he supported clinical trials and drug evaluations.

After earning his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Nigeria in 2014, Okolue took on logistics and operations roles with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals program. He implemented inventory management strategies that saved $400,000 in just one year. His expertise in supply chain optimization and data analysis laid the foundation for his transition into pharmaceutical sales and marketing leadership.

Okolue spent several years at Sanofi as a Territory Sales Manager, spearheading cross-functional product campaigns that achieved tremendous sales growth. His "Save the Feet" campaign educated 500 healthcare professionals on diabetic foot infection management, increasing product sales by 128%. Okolue's stellar performance earned him the prestigious Sanofi Green-Star award in 2019. Most recently, as National Sales Manager for BellsBag Pharmaceuticals, he has driven strategic planning, forecasting and marketing initiatives that propelled revenue and captured market share.

Nashville Bucket List

1. Attend a live music show at the Ryman Auditorium or Bluebird Cafe
2. Tour the quirky Cooter's Dukes of Hazzard Museum
3. Visit the Parthenon replica in Centennial Park
4. Cheer on the Vanderbilt Commodores at a sporting event
5. Catch live standup comedy at local comedy clubs
6. Hike or bike the trails at Radnor Lake State Park