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It’s one thing to learn business theory in a classroom; it’s another to see how those lessons play out in real companies. Oladipo Adeyi brings the best of both worlds. With years of hands-on experience in sales, strategy, and business operations across Nigeria and West Africa, he equips students with the tools to turn data into actionable decisions.
Academic Foundation
Before making waves in the business world, Oladipo Adeyi built a strong academic foundation that shaped his analytical and strategic mindset. He holds a master’s degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, where he refined his problem-solving skills and understanding of complex business environments. He also earned an MBA from Lagos State University, which gave him practical frameworks to assess markets, interpret data, and make informed strategic decisions.
These academic experiences didn’t just earn him credentials; they became the foundation for his professional expertise, enabling him to tackle real-world business challenges with confidence and clarity.
Professional Journey & Achievements
Oladipo Adeyi’s career spans over a decade of progressive leadership in sales, strategy, and operational management:
- GLG – Network Member (Mar 2025 – Present)
As a freelance network member, he provides insights on sales management, distributor management, and key account strategies, helping global clients make informed decisions remotely. - Seven Degrees West – Lead Director (Feb 2025 – Present)
Leading strategy and execution initiatives on-site in Lagos, he drives business development and market expansion. - Rwazi – Sales Director, West Africa (Apr 2024 – Feb 2025)
He led business strategy, CRM initiatives, and cross-functional team leadership across West Africa on a contract basis, strengthening client growth and operational performance. - Suntory Beverage & Food Nigeria – Head of Channels, Sales Operations & Capability (Dec 2016 – May 2024)
He formulated and implemented coverage strategies for key accounts, modern trade, and HORECA channels. He built internal sales teams, managed distributors, and led capability-building programs that drove measurable business growth. - Nestlé Nigeria Plc – National Modern Trade Development Manager (Nov 2010 – May 2014)
He managed key accounts like SHOPRITE, GAME, and SPAR; developed customer business plans, and drove sales performance through strategic planning and team leadership. - Nestlé Nigeria Plc – Regional Sales Manager, Gombe (Jan 2010 – Oct 2010)
He managed three distributors with a potential turnover of over N2.5 billion per annum, implementing effective coverage strategies and building high-performing distributor teams.
Across these roles, Oladipo has consistently combined strategic thinking, quantitative analysis, and leadership skills—experience that he now channels into the classroom for the benefit of his students.
The Person Behind the Professional
Beyond the professional titles and boardroom meetings, Oladipo Adeyi is also a mentor, thinker, and lifelong learner. He is passionate about knowledge sharing, leadership development, and helping young professionals understand how the business world really works.
Like many great professionals, his personal interests align with his professional strengths—curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. These qualities make him not just a business professional but also a teacher and mentor who enjoys guiding others.
His Role at Miva Open University
As Executive in Residence for MBA8202: Quantitative Analysis in Management, Oladipo helps students see numbers not as abstract formulas but as tools for real-world decision-making. He brings practical examples from his extensive career in sales, strategy, and operations, showing how quantitative methods shape strategy, mitigate risk, and drive business growth.
Students learn how to interpret data, evaluate business risks, forecast trends, and make evidence-based decisions, all through the lens of actual business challenges Oladipo has faced.
Why It Matters for Students
For MBA students, learning from Oladipo Adeyi is transformative. They gain:
- The ability to analyse complex business problems using data
- Practical insight into managing sales, accounts, and operations
- Skills to make informed, evidence-based business decisions
- A perspective on leadership and strategy from someone who has executed it
By connecting classroom learning with real-world experience, students graduate ready to lead with confidence and impact.
To Wrap It Up
Business decisions don’t happen on intuition alone; they happen on insight. Oladipo Adeyi shows students how numbers, strategy, and execution come together to create real-world results.
In MBA8202, students don’t just learn quantitative analysis; they learn how to think, decide, and lead like business professionals.
Turn data into decisions and strategy into action when you join the Miva MBA and learn directly from Oladipo Adeyi, an executive who has led teams, grown markets, and solved real-world business challenges.