Meet Our BIC 2024 Speakers
Prepare to be inspired by our esteemed lineup of speakers at the Business Intelligence Course 2024. These visionary leaders have carved their paths to success through unwavering determination, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of what it takes to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape. From seasoned executives to rising stars, our speakers will share their invaluable insights, proven strategies, and thought-provoking perspectives on effective leadership, strategic decision-making, and driving organizational growth. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey that will elevate your leadership prowess and unlock new horizons of success.
Mr. Olasanmi Ayodeji
Ayodeji Olasanmi is a highly experienced Leadership Intelligence Course Trainer with a strong academic background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education and a Master’s degree in English Language from the esteemed University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Throughout his career, Ayodeji has made significant contributions in various sectors, including education and the Church. He is widely recognized as the founder of the annual Lagos Prays event, a prayer walk that brings the community together in a spirit of unity and faith. Additionally, he is the driving force behind the leadershipwitholasanmi initiative, which aims to empower individuals through leadership development. As the CEO of Olasanmi Home Tutors, Ayodeji oversees a range of educational services, including tutoring, coaching, consulting, and training. He previously served as the Administrative Director at Dadyouniversity and currently holds the role of Executive Director at LIBL Academy.
Ayodeji’s passion for leadership development is reflected in his commitment to continuous learning. He has completed numerous leadership training programs, including earning a Leadership Training Certificate from the Daystar Leadership Academy. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ayodeji is a devoted husband and proud father of three daughters. His dedication to his family, work, and community exemplifies his unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on those around him.
Mr. Timon Oviawe
Timon Oviawe is a multifaceted life coach and trainer who approaches personal and professional development through the lens of emotional intelligence. With a unique perspective that combines emotional awareness and skill-building, he crafts impactful training initiatives that empower individuals to reach their full potential.
Oviawe’s expertise is backed by a robust educational background and a diverse array of certifications. He holds a certification from the prestigious Center for Management Development (CMD), which has equipped him with the necessary tools and techniques to deliver transformative training programs. Additionally, he is a certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (EICC) and a certified practitioner in Emotional Intelligence (EICP), demonstrating his deep understanding of the role emotions play in personal and professional success. Furthermore, Oviawe is a licensed marriage and relationship counselor, underscoring his commitment to fostering healthy interpersonal dynamics and nurturing strong personal connections. This aspect of his expertise enables him to offer comprehensive support, addressing both personal and professional aspects of an individual’s life.
With his unique blend of emotional intelligence, leadership expertise, and relationship counseling skills, Timon Oviawe is well-equipped to guide individuals on their journeys of self-discovery, personal growth, and professional development. His holistic approach ensures that clients receive tailored support, empowering them to unlock their full potential and achieve lasting success.
Damie Oguntolu
Damie is a dynamic HR professional, business leader, and career development coach with a passion for empowering individuals and organizations to achieve peak performance. With experience working with organizations across consulting, media, retail, technology, finance, and
nonprofit sectors, she brings a wealth of expertise in talent management, employee performance, and leadership development.
As the visionary behind HCA- HR Consulting for Africa, Damie is committed to revolutionizing HR practices across the continent. She specializes in helping businesses optimize processes and workforce strategies, fostering a culture of growth and excellence. She also works closely with individuals, guiding them through career transitions and helping them excel in their chosen fields.
She is the author of From Here to There: A Guide to Making Career Transitions with Ease, where she shares practical insights and strategies for professionals navigating career changes. Driven by a heart for service, Damie actively supports nonprofit organizations and spearheads coaching programs for women and families. Through her various initiatives, she inspires people to rise above challenges, break boundaries, and achieve their highest potential in life and career.
Dr. Olusegun Akanji
With over two decades in the formal workspace, Olusegun’s experience in financial services cover commercial, investment banking and insurance. Within the investment banking space, he was part of a number of notable transactions as financial advisers.
He acquired consulting exposure as strategy and business transformation subject matter expert working with leading global firms – Accenture and Deloitte. He is passionate about capital and market formation, business transformation, innovation and project finance across sectors with interest in real estate and small growing businesses. He is an alumnus of the Wharton University Real Estate Centre and Harvard Business School’s Leading Change and Organization Renewal (LCOR).
He holds a B.Sc and M.Sc from the University of Lagos. He is an MBA alumnus of Lagos State University and University of Bangor, UK. He is an associate member of the Nigeria Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and Scotland. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration, Nigeria. He recently concluded his Doctoral Program in Credit Management.
He currently leads the Strategy and Business Solutions Division at Heritage Bank. He led the project management for the market re-entry of the Bank and also facilitated the acquisition of the former Enterprise Bank. He was responsible for the business combination of both banks to form the new Heritage Bank. Olusegun is a regular TV analyst on business and economic issues in Nigeria. He volunteers as a facilitator with a number of organizations focused on small growing businesses. He is a Clean Development Mechanism Coach with the Private Financing Advisory Network.
Among many awards in recognition of his passionate commitment to excellence, he emerged as the 2005 National winner of the Young Managers Award under the auspices of the Nigeria Institute of Management. Recently, he was awarded the 2018 Credit Professional of the Year by the Institute of Credit Administration.
Oluwatosin Olasanmi
Oluwatosin Olasanmi is a dedicated writer, speaker, and advocate for empowering young women and teenagers. Passionate about making a difference, she founded the non-profit organization Scars n Truths in 2021. This impactful organization focuses on providing financial support for underprivileged children’s education and offers mentorship programs for teenage mothers, helping them navigate the complexities of parenthood and personal development. Oluwatosin holds various leadership roles that reflect her commitment to community welfare and youth empowerment.
She serves as the Director of the Welfare Team at Families Arising Community, where she oversees initiatives aimed at enhancing family well-being. Additionally, she is the Youth President and Assistant Head of Choir at RCCG Glory Worship Center, roles through which she mentors young people and contributes to the spiritual and cultural life of her community. In her professional life, Oluwatosin excels as a business development executive at a leading fintech company. In this role, she drives market growth by developing and promoting innovative banking solutions, demonstrating her acumen in business strategy and market expansion. Oluwatosin’s personal life is equally fulfilling. She is happily married to Ayodeji Olasanmi, and together they are blessed with three wonderful daughters. Her family life, professional achievements, and community contributions make her a remarkable figure dedicated to positive change and empowerment.
Mr. Muyiwa Fasakin
Muyiwa Fasakin is a certified life coach, trainer, consultant, and author of several life-changing books. He is renowned as one of the world’s most sought-after creative intelligence experts, having trained over 100 certified coaches globally. Initially a university economics professor for seven years, Fasakin transitioned into coaching and founded the School of Creativity Nigeria, where he serves as the head coach.
As a John Maxwell certified coach, trainer, and speaker, Fasakin has facilitated numerous training programs in Nigeria and internationally. He is the convener and founder of the World Change Summit with members worldwide. Additionally, he leads Sure Success Consultancy and Coaching Academy as the principal consultant and coach. Fasakin has organized various summits, including the Jos Graduate Summit, Jos Entrepreneurship Strategic Summit, and strategic sessions in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Liberia. Fasakin has introduced several groundbreaking models across various fields, such as the RAPTED Model of Creative Intelligence, PRAAG Model of Change Management, CAPAPOLE Approach to Innovative Teaching, Seven Dimensions of Creativity, Workforce Innovation Model: The TRIGA Factor, and the SICKLE Approach to Creating your Future.
The award-winning lecturer and founder has convened the United Nations World Creativity and Innovation Day for four years. He has been a resource person for the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Nigeria and has lectured at prestigious institutions like Miami University Oxford, Ohio, USA. Fasakin is the first African to facilitate at the International Creativity Bootcamp, Philippines Society for Quality Monthly Meetings, Robotics Club of Sri Lanka, and Hypnotique Circle India.
Mrs. Roselyn Onalaja
Bringing over 30 years of experience as a business leader and human resources expert, Mrs. Onalaja offers invaluable perspectives.
After graduating with a degree in linguistics from the University of Benin, Mrs. Onalaja pursued her passion for empowering people and organizations. She obtained extensive training from the Pan-Atlantic University’s Lagos Business School and Enterprise Development Centre.
Leveraging her multifaceted expertise, Mrs. Onalaja founded two successful companies focused on management consulting and talent development. As Managing Consultant of Stresert Integrated Limited and CEO of Stresert Services Limited, she has helped transform numerous organizations.
As a faculty member, Mrs. Onalaja will share vital insights on leadership, strategy, and maximizing human capital.
Mr. Lanre Jaiyeola
As Managing Director and CEO of Honeywell Flour Mills, Mr. Jaiyeola brings over 24 years of multifaceted leadership experience across manufacturing, banking, energy, and nonprofits.
After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and statistics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Mr. Jaiyeola complemented his analytical acumen with a postgraduate certificate in business administration from the University of Lagos.
Leveraging his expertise in data-driven decision-making, Mr. Jaiyeola has driven sustainable growth for prominent corporations, including Ecobank Transnational, Chevron Nigeria, and now Honeywell Flour Mills, under his leadership as CEO.
As a faculty member, Mr. Jaiyeola will share invaluable perspectives on strategic management, operational excellence, and purpose-driven leadership. His dynamic teaching style and real-world wisdom will inspire students to make meaningful impacts across sectors. We are honored to have Mr. Jaiyeola advance our curriculum with sophisticated business insights and a passion for developing future agents of change.
Dr. Opeyemi Ojesina
Opeyemi Ojesina is a performance-driven Products Development and Training Executive with over two decades years of experience, mostly spent in the Financial Services Industry. Presently, he oversees and give strategic direction to Unity Bank Plc’s retail & SME Banking business A graduate of Agricultural Economics from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He also holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D) from the prestigous Edinburgh Napier University Scotland.
Opeyemi has attended various professional and developmental conferences and courses at Harvard Business School, Imperial College, London, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta and the Lagos Business School, London Business School etc. – He holds membership of the following Institutes – Fellow, Institute of Credit Administrators – Fellow, Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria – Fellow, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered) – Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) – Member, Chartered Management Institute, United Kingdom – Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing, United Kingdom A motivational speaker, trainer, facilitator and rapporteur at various leadership and strategy fora, Opeyemi has cut a niche for himself in the areas of Leadership development, Product development and Youth mentoring. Opeyemi is a conference speaker and rapporteur at various strategic fora.
Mr. Azubuike Obi
Azubike Obi is a seasoned banking professional with extensive experience in business development, strategic planning, and financial management spanning various sectors like Institutional Banking, Telecoms, Construction, Infrastructure, Services & large Conglomerates. He currently manages the Refinery, Fertiliser and Other Conglomerate businesses.
He had once served as a Country Group Head of Business Development at one of foremost Banks in Nigeria when he was posted to its subsidiary in Ghana for a 4 year period, where he drove growth initiatives, fostered strategic partnerships, and led business expansion efforts of the Bank. He served as a key member of the Executive Management Team of the Bank in Ghana. He was also a key member of various committees like the Management Committee (MANCO), the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), Management Credit Committee (MCC), Business Risk and Compliance Committee (BRCC) and an attendee at the Board Credit Committee (BCC) where he provided leadership for the proper functioning of the Bank.
Part of Azubike’s achievements during his stint in Ghana include leading the growth of the Bank’s risk Asset from Ghc80m (about USD14.8m) in 2017 to over Ghc640m by Year-end 2021 and Deposit from Ghc240m(USD44.4M) in 2017 to excess of Ghc940m by Year-end 2021.
He also saw the improvement of NPL from excess of 30% in 2017 to about 4% by year end 2021 and led the growth of the Bank’s PBT from GHc20m in 2017 to Ghc111m in YE2021. Azubike has also worked in other prestigious organisations like GTB, Access, FCMB & Bank PHB.
