Adekunle Adebiyi
 | The topic of this article may not meet Wikitia's general notability guideline. |
Adekunle Adebiyi | |
|---|---|
| Add a Photo | |
| Born | Adekunle Adebiyi 4 November 1970 Ilaro, Ogun state, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Benin (Nigeria) |
Adekunle Adebiyi (born 4 November 1970) is a Nigerian business executive with a notable career in the telecommunications industry.[1] Currently, he serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at ITEX Integrated Services, a prominent technology company.[1] Prior to his role at ITEX Integrated Services, Adebiyi held the position of Chief Sales and Distribution Officer at MTN Nigeria, a major telecommunications provider in Nigeria.[2]
Adekunle Adebiyi is recognized for his contributions to the telecommunications sector, particularly in the realm of strategic leadership.[3] During his tenure at MTN Nigeria, he played a significant role in shaping the company's sales and distribution strategies, contributing to its standing as a key player in the Nigerian telecommunications market.[4][5]
Early life and education
Adekunle Adebiyi was born in Ilaro, a locality situated in the Egbado South region, which has since been renamed Yewa South, within the administrative capital of Ogun State, Nigeria.[6]
His educational journey commenced at Nawairudeen Primary School, where he faced the challenges typical of the region. Subsequently, he pursued his secondary education at two institutions in Ilaro, specifically Baptist High School and Anglican Grammar School.[6]
Adebiyi successfully completed his secondary education in 1985. He then enrolled at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife in 1986 and graduated in 1991.[6] In 2021, he obtained his executive MBA at the University of Benin (Nigeria).[6]
Career
In 1997, he was promoted to Area Sales Manager Pfizer, overseeing sales in several states.[7]
In 2007, Adebiyi joined Visafone, a new telecommunications company, as the director of sales for the Northern region of the country.[8] He remained with Visafone for five years until 2012, when he joined MTN Nigeria as the general manager of sales. In 2018, he was promoted to Chief Sales and Distribution Officer of MTN Nigeria.[9]
In 2022, Adebiyi left MTN Nigeria to join ITEX Integrated Services Ltd, a fintech and innovation center, as the Executive Director of Growth and Partnerships.[10][11]
Philanthropy
During the Ilaro-Oronna Festival in Ogun State, which occurred in December 2022, Adekunle Adebiyi initiated a scholarship program benefitting 30 students from various secondary schools in Ilaro,[12] within the Yewa South of Ogun State. The recipient schools comprised Anglican Grammar School, Baptist High School, Emmanuel Commercial High School, Egbado College, Itolu Community High School, and Oronna High School.[13]
This scholarship endeavor has been in operation for a duration of four years, indicating Adebiyi's enduring commitment to supporting education within Ogun State.[14]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biography ADEKUNLE ADEBIYI". Whistles Alliance Integrated Services Ltd. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "MTN Partners celebrate leadership qualities of Adekunle Adebiyi". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ↑ "MTN Partners Applauds Stellar Leadership Qualities Of Adebiyi". Leadership News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Hard work pays: Trade Partners commend outgoing MTN Chief Sales Officer, Adebiyi". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "MTN Partners commends Adebiyi's leadership qualities - Tribune Online". Tribune Online. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Adekunle Adebiyi: The Guru Who Impacted Nigeria's Telco Industry". Neusroom. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ↑ "Adekunle Adebiyi: Nurturing customer-driven SMEs". Businessday NG. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ↑ "Biography ADEKUNLE ADEBIYI". Whistles Alliance Integrated Services Ltd. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "MTN Partners celebrate leadership qualities of Adebiyi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- ↑ "AFRES 2022: Adebiyi urges Entrepreneurs to develop winning mindset". MSME Africa. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Hard work pays: Trade partners commend outgoing MTN Chief Sales Officer, Adebiyi". Vanguard News. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thirty secondary school students receive scholarships". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
- ↑ "Adekunle Adebiyi Awards Scholarships To 30 Ogun State Students". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ↑ "Thirty secondary school students receive scholarships". Abatimedia. Retrieved 17 December 2022.
External links
This article "Adekunle Adebiyi" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical. Articles taken from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be accessed on Wikipedia's Draft Namespace.