Team Spotlight
Product Lead, Qoray
Albert Opara is a trailblazing electric mobility expert and a pioneer in advancing sustainable transportation in Nigeria. With a career dedicated to bridging the gap between innovation and practical deployment, he has led groundbreaking initiatives to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.
He currently serves as the Lead Product Manager for Qoray, Sterling Bank's flagship electric mobility and energy solutions brand, where he spearheads strategy, partnerships, and product development in EVs, charging infrastructure, and renewable energy integration. Albert's work spans the HEART sectors—Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Transportation—and Waste Management, ensuring electric mobility solutions address both urban and rural needs.
His leadership has delivered milestone projects, including the assembly of 1,000 electric tricycles in Niger State, strategic corporate fleet electrification partnerships, and the creation of frameworks for onboarding Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to expand Nigeria's EV sourcing capabilities.
Albert is recognized for forging international partnerships with leading EV and battery manufacturers, securing affordable financing models for EV procurement, and developing service-level agreements to streamline supply chain operations. He has also been instrumental in policy advocacy, championing regulations that support the EV ecosystem in Nigeria.
An MBA graduate, Albert combines business acumen with deep technical understanding to design scalable solutions that balance economic viability, environmental responsibility, and social impact. His vision is clear—to make electric mobility accessible, affordable, and sustainable across Africa.