Ibukunoluwa
'ibk'
adebayo
Bsc, MA, MBA, SHRM-CP, ACIBP, CPHR, CSPO
International Business & Product Consultant
About me
Hello, and thank you for visiting my personal website. I am Ibukunoluwa Adebayo, also known as IBK. I am an international business analyst, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and Certified HR Professional, with 15+ years of academic, business and entrepreneurial experience cutting across multiple industries and six countries. I have a passion for strategic leadership, product design, and making a meaningful impact on my home continent Africa and beyond.
Origin Story
A great man does not seek applause or place; he seeks for truth; he seeks the road to happiness, and what he ascertains, he gives to others.- Robert Green Ingersoll
STUDY
ST. MARY'S PRI SCHOOL, NIGERIA
KINGS COLLEGE LAGOS, NIGERIA
COVENANT UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS. UK
MOUNTBATTEN INSTITUTE, USA
ST MARY'S UNIVERSITY, UK
PHAYAO UNIVERSITY, THAILAND
work
PHILLIPS CONSULTING, NIGERIA
IPNX NIGERIA
REKINDLED ORBIT NIGERIA
HOME FUNDRAISING UK
MAINONE NIGERIA
CHEVRON NIGERIA
THOMSON REUTERS USA
GENSER ENERGY GHANA & USA
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA, CANADA
CERTIFY
Certified Scrum Product Owner | Scrum Alliance
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) | CPHR of British Columbia & Yukon
ISO 45001:2018 Lead Implementer | Professional Evaluation & Certification Board (PECB) – Quebec, Canada
Advanced Certificate, International Business Practice in APAC Region | University of Phayao – Bangkok, Thailand
Advanced Certificate, International Business Practice | Mountbatten Program – New York, NY
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) | Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
DIRECTOR
HYMNS OF PRAISE NIGERIA
FOLJYDE DATA CONSULT NIGERIA
INNOVATION
I believe there is nothing new under the sun; what makes the difference is the ability to think divergently and improve on what has been done. By not limiting yourself to the possible you can achieve the impossible
BUSINESS MINDSET
I believe that the world is one big marketplace; there is the buy-side and the sell-side of life. A perfect understanding of both sides and the ability to maintain balance will guarantee tremendous success. Also remember relationships rule the world.
KNOWLEDGE LEADERSHIP
I believe that the difference between mediocrity and excellence is Knowledge. It is important to know something about everything, however to be successful you need to stay ahead of the pack, lead through knowledge but remember you cannot know everything so don't stop seeking knowledge.
change
Change is constant, the opposite of which is stagnation. To remain successful I must adapt to the changing realities of the world.
leadership
Leadership is not in positions or appointments, it is the ability to take responsibility for yourself and your actions.
efficiency
The ability to deliver the best outcome from limited resources is critical to personal success. I understand that all resources are limited and seek to maximise limited resources for the greater good.
attitude
The difference between success and failure is attitude, The ability to maintain a possibility mentality in the face of obstacles and the discipline to try again after failing is what keeps me going. That is how you become successful
relationship
Relationships rule the world. I value the people I meet through my sojourn in life. The only way to remain relevant is to build and nurture valuable relationships. The value of a person and how successful they are or will become is measured in how they treat the people around them.
MY CORE COMPETENCIES
- Digital Transformation
- Policy and Process Design
- Business Evaluation and Re-Engineering
- Programs, Product & Project Management
- HR Transformation
- Risk analysis.
- Business strategy design and implementation
- Training design and Facilitation
- Recruitment strategy and implementation
- Business & Growth Optimisation
- Agile Ways of Working
- Corporate Governance
- Business & Product at Scale
- Technology Design and Implementation
- Product Lifecycle Analysis
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Business Planning and Implementation
- ERP Analysis and Implementation
- Scrum Product Ownership
- Competitor Analysis
- Business intelligence and Tooling
- Corporate Structure design and Implementation
"Observe people who are good at their work— skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a backseat to anyone." - PROV 22V29 (MSG)
VOLUNTEERING & AWARDS
TRANSATLANTIC BUSINESS BRITAIN
VOLUNTEER - FUNDRAISING
Foreign Press Correspondents Association/Club USA
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS MANAGER
AKINJIDE ADEOSUN FOUNDATION
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Earl Mountbatten of Burma Award for Global Vision
MOUNTBATTEN INSTITUTE - 2019
Director General Award for Academic Achievement
MOUNTBATTEN INSTITUTE - 2019
Award of Excellence
Nigerian Students Society, University of Leeds - 2014
Ibukun is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is curious, driven, passionate and has a “can (and will) do” attitude. He also has a keen sense for the bigger picture and the ability to really “connect the dots”, even in a short time. I would happily have him on my team again if given the opportunity!
Laura Occhipinti
Ibukun and I have worked together for several years and I can attest to his drive and hunger for continuous improvement. He is able to set targets and follow through till objectives are met, and has demonstrated this ability over and again. He has also developed his competencies to a point that he has become a go-to person.
Chido Okoli
Ibukun is a man of many competencies. He is a trainer and a believer in personal development. He sticks to his goals and always desire success. I am encouraged by his enthusiasm to replicate great and successful models in his own personal and professional life.
Olumuyiwa Oludayo PhD
