Akinwande Akinsulire (He / Him)

Entrepreneurship Development Expert

MBAAston University, Birmingham, UK

Nigeria

Summary

Akinwande Akinsulire is a highly motivated and innovative business leader with a proven track record of over 12 years in Strategic Planning, Innovation Management, Capacity Building, and Enterprise Development. He has successfully operated within the private, public, and non-profit sectors, driving impactful initiatives and establishing strategic partnerships with renowned brands such as Suburban West Africa, MTN, FirstBank, RainOil, Traders of Africa, FATE Foundation, Orange Corners, NNPC, Lagos State, Gov’t of Rwanda, Sierra Leone Gov’t, GIZ, GAIN, Microsoft, Meta, Google, Mastercard Foundation, and UNIDO, among others. Throughout his career, Akinwande has been instrumental in the design and implementation of more than 30 high-impact programs and social interventions. These initiatives have positively affected the lives of over 40,000 young individuals, entrepreneurs, and underserved women across 25 states in Nigeria, as well as in 5 other African countries. With a relentless drive for excellence and a passion for empowering others, Akinwande brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, program management, and collaborative partnerships. His unique blend of skills and extensive network allows him to consistently deliver innovative solutions that drive sustainable growth and positive social change.

Experience

  • development
  • entrepreneurism
  • research & development
  • private sector development
  • monitoring / evaluation
  • citi foundation
  • mastercard foundation
  • nigeria
  • sierra leone
  • kenya
  • rwanda
  • niger
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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