Olusegun Olaiya - Co-Founder & CEO, Meritlead Consult Limited

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Work Background

Meritlead Consult LimitedCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Jan. 2024Lagos, Lagos State, NigeriaThe responsibilities were as follows: As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) I am responsible for leading the company, shaping its strategy, and ensuring operational excellence. I play a critical role in maintaining client relationships, driving business growth, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization. Specifically, my key responsibilities, include but not limited to, the following: 1. Strategic Leadership • Develop and Execute Strategy: Formulate and implement the company's strategic plan to achieve business objectives and drive growth. • Vision and Mission: Communicate the company’s vision, mission, and values to all stakeholders and ensure alignment with organizational goals. 2. Business Development • Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring the delivery of high-quality consulting services. 3. Operational Management • Performance Management: Oversee the development and execution of operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. 4. Financial Oversight • Budget Management: Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are used effectively. • Financial Reporting: Oversee financial reporting and analysis, providing accurate and timely information to the board of directors. 5. Leadership and Team Development • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the senior management team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. 6. Governance and Compliance • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. 7. Innovation and Improvement • Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices in management consulting. • Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality consulting services that meet or exceed client expectations.

LBS Consulting Limited

May. 2019 - Nov. 2023Lagos, NigeriaThe responsibilities are as follows: • Initiate and lead human resource programs and projects • Conduct research through various methods (data collection, surveys etc.) to identify a problematic situation or find the cause • Provide advice and recommendations to HR personnel for resolution of daily issues • Formulate strategic and practical plans to address human resource matters • Assist in recruiting, training and management of personnel • Devise plans and techniques to drive change and culture management • Assist in the development and integration of policies • Select and implement suitable HR technology • Help establish control systems for compliance with business methods and HR practices • Review systems and processes and make modifications to address issues • Refurbish knowledge of advancements in the field and present new ideas

The Papilon Plastics Company Limited (formerly Leoplast Industry Limited)Head, Human Resources & Administration

Oct. 2017 - Apr. 20195/10 Erinko Estate, Ijoko Road, Sango, Ogun State, NigeriaThe responsibilities include, but not limited to , the following: • Formulates policies and procedures for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits, and labor and industrial relations. • Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. • Directs preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. • Evaluates and modifies benefits policies to establish competitive programs and to ensure compliance with legal requirements. • Analyzes compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan. • Develops methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices and recommends changes to management. • Prepares personnel forecast to project employment needs. • Prepares budget for personnel operations. • Prepares and delivers presentations and reports to corporate officers or other management regarding human resource management policies and practices and recommendations for change. • Negotiates bargaining agreements and resolves labor disputes. • Meets with shop stewards and supervisors to resolve grievances. • Conducts exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination and writes separation notices. • Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. • Writes directives advising department managers of organization policy in personnel matters such as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, and discrimination. • Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends. • Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates. •

Bestride Consulting LimitedManaging Consultant/CEO

Feb. 2012 - Sep. 2017LagosThe responsibilities include, but not limited to , the following: • Champion the formulation, implementation and periodic review and update of strategies and plans to achieve maximum returns on Investment • Minimize cost of doing business • Promote a positive image of the company • Ensure sustenance and continuity of the CMD’s operations. • Provide overall strategic leadership, direction and guidance for the company’s Operations and activities. • Champion the development/ maintenance of desired organizational culture, • Promote the values and reputation with all staff • Ensure effective and cordial relationship with clients, suppliers, partners and regulatory /official bodies and all stakeholders

Intercontinental Bank Plc (now Access Bank Plc)HR Business Partner, Institutional & Financial Markets Divisions

Oct. 2011 - Jan. 2012LagosThe responsibilities include: • Collation of bank wide report on manning gaps • Collation of HR budget preparatory to the preparation of organisation’s budget • Collations, reviews and validations of job descriptions for all the bank’s staff • Advertisement of job vacancies and invitation to prospective applicants to apply for same • Human Resource Information Management • Succession Planning • Recruitment, Selection & Placement • Structural Review • Organizational Development & Change Management • Career Path Design & Management • Expatriation & Repatriation • Staff Secondment & Exchange Programme • Mentoring, Coaching & Counseling • Learning & Development • Testing & Interviewing • Manpower Planning & Staff Redeployment • Retention Management • Preparation and presentation of HR reports for Committee of the Board of Directors on Employee Matters.

Intercontinental Bank PLCHead, Recruitment & Career Management

Apr. 2011 - Oct. 2011Job Description ▪ Recruitment selection and placement ▪ Compensation and payroll management ▪ Grievance and disciplinary handling ▪ Welfare management e.g. staff medical, club and professional affiliation matters ▪ Performance management ▪ Staff transfers and promotions ▪ Manpower planning and succession planning ▪ Job analysis, leading to job specification, description and personnel specification ▪ Employees’ records and information systems ▪ Staff exit management ▪ Manpower training and development

Lagos Business SchoolTraining Participant in Mastering HR class

Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2009

Intercontinental Bank PLCRegional HR Manager

Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2009