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Adebodun Sanyaolu

Maryland

Summary

Dr. Sanyaolu is a dynamic Strategic Business Manager, accomplished Entrepreneur, and an Accredited Management Trainer recognized by the Nigeria Council for Management Development. He is also a Certified Development Dimensions International Practitioner, specializing in Human Capital Management, Capacity Building, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Business Transformation, and Organizational Effectiveness. Dr. Sanyaolu was a beneficiary of the Pfizer International Stock-Option Scheme, which recognized his significant contributions towards achieving the company's corporate market share expectations and profitability objectives. In 1997, Dr. Sanyaolu was appointed to the Board of Directors of Livestock Feeds Plc, where he played a pivotal role in executive management and strategic decision-making for the organization. With a distinguished career spanning over twenty years—including a decade of board-level leadership at Pfizer Products Plc and Livestock Feeds Plc—Dr. Sanyaolu has gained extensive hands-on experience in people and organizational management at executive levels. His tenure culminated in his retirement from the board of Livestock Feeds Plc in July 2007, after serving predominantly as Executive Director of Marketing and Business Development, where he oversaw sales, marketing, and strategic business development across all segments. Dr. Sanyaolu’s entrepreneurial drive has enabled him to establish and nurture sustainable enterprises in agriculture, engineering, and management consultancy. He currently serves as Managing Partner at Adkyke Consulting, an accredited management training institution, where he provides strategic business growth advisory services to a diverse range of ventures.

Result-driven business leader with proven track record in strategic planning, operational excellence, and financial management. Skilled in fostering team collaboration, driving growth initiatives, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong leadership, effective communication, and focus on achieving measurable results. Proficient in decision-making, conflict resolution, and leveraging market opportunities to maximize profitability.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Partner/CEO

Adkyke Consulting
08.2007 - Current
  • Established Adkyke Consulting in August 2007 and appointed Managing Partner/CEO

Executive Director –Marketing & Business development

Pfizer Livestock Feeds Plc
01.1998 - 07.2007
  • Overall responsibility for Marketing, Sales and Strategic business development activities for all business segments.
  • Co-ordination of New Product development teams to exploit emerging market potentials and future market opportunities.
  • New business development to ensure market expansion to West African Sub-region.

Executive Director – Technical Services

Pfizer Livestock Feeds Plc
04.1997 - 12.1997
  • Implementation of new product development activities.
  • Overall management of technical service functions
  • Co-ordination of cross functional teams with responsibilities for the development, evaluation, control and evolution of corporate policies and processes.

Group Technical Services Manager

Pfizer Products Plc/Livestock Feeds Plc
06.1991 - 03.1997
  • Dual roles in various positions in the two sister companies from March 1986, as detailed below.

Marketing Manager

Pfizer Products Ltd.
05.1990 - 05.1991
  • Overall responsibility for the entire veterinary drug portfolio.
  • Exploration of corporate entry into new veterinary therapeutic segments to improve operating income.
  • Development of marketing plans and successful implementation of strategies for optimum market performance of three (3) new veterinary products (Antibacterial, Anthelmintic, and Nutritional Product Segments.)

Product Manager

Pfizer Products Ltd.
03.1986 - 04.1990
  • Overall responsibility to deliver sales target and strengthen market franchise for in-line Veterinary Product Portfolio.
  • Evaluation of competitive activities and development of appropriate strategic plans for pre-empty market penetration.

Veterinary Officer

Armed Forces Task Force
07.1984 - 02.1986
  • Secondment from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to the Ministry of Defence to Serve in the Armed Forces Task Force.
  • Veterinary Office-In-Charge of planning and implementation of Livestock production activities at the Armed Forces Resettlement Center, Ipaja.
  • Overall responsibility for training of armed forces personnel in livestock production and management.

Veterinary Officer

Federal Livestock Department (FLD)
10.1983 - 07.1984
  • Veterinary Officer, Federal Livestock Department (FLD), Abeokuta, Ogun State.
  • Public health duties including supervision of meat inspection.
  • Supervision of Government livestock production projects in Ogun State.

Farm Manager

Chaha Livestock Complex
08.1982 - 08.1983

Education

Master of Business Administration - M.B.A

University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos State
01.1994

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos State
01.1986

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - D.V.M

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State
01.1982

General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level

Federal School of Science
I., Lagos State
01.1976

West African School Certificate - Grade One

Lagos Baptist Academy
Yaba, Lagos State
01.1973

Skills

  • Revenue growth
  • Change management
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial administration
  • Business development expertise
  • Corporate governance
  • Organizational skills
  • Staff training/development
  • Operational efficiency
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Business leadership

Certification

  • Management Trainer Centre for Management Development 2007
  • Facilitation Skills Deloitte/DDI South Africa 2012

AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION:

1973 Overall Best Student, West African School Certificate Examination Lagos Baptist Academy, 1981/82 Departmental Prize, Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan., Certificate of Merit - Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (Lagos State - 1995), Second National Vice-President - Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (1993 - 1995), First National Vice-President - Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (1995 to 2000)

BUSINESS INTERESTS:

  • 1. Gafford Property and Homes: Real Estate Development and Sustainable Energy Solutions. Co-Founder/ Board Member (2021 to Date) Gafford Property and Homes, partners with CNCE (China National Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd.) and Vanyo Energy, to develop innovative and sustainable energy solutions and real estate projects. - Development of solar energy infrastructure, including solar farms and rooftop installations - Provision of energy storage systems and smart grid technologies - Development of residential and commercial properties, incorporating green building technologies and energy-efficient systems - Implementation of urban planning and community development initiatives
  • 2. STEDY ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION LTD (2011 TO DATE) Investor/Business Advisory Consultant (2011 to Date) Stedy Engineering & Construction Limited is a multi-disciplinary and dynamic wholly indigenous Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company providing total engineering consultancy services in Africa. Key Projects: (i)Construction of 132KV/33 KV Transmission Line from Omotosho to Erinje 2011 to 2023 (ii) Construction of 132/33 KV Sub-Station in Erinje
  • 3. Adkyke Farms: Crop, Fish and Livestock farming Proprietor (Since 2006)

Timeline

Managing Partner/CEO

Adkyke Consulting
08.2007 - Current

Executive Director –Marketing & Business development

Pfizer Livestock Feeds Plc
01.1998 - 07.2007

Executive Director – Technical Services

Pfizer Livestock Feeds Plc
04.1997 - 12.1997

Group Technical Services Manager

Pfizer Products Plc/Livestock Feeds Plc
06.1991 - 03.1997

Marketing Manager

Pfizer Products Ltd.
05.1990 - 05.1991

Product Manager

Pfizer Products Ltd.
03.1986 - 04.1990

Veterinary Officer

Armed Forces Task Force
07.1984 - 02.1986

Veterinary Officer

Federal Livestock Department (FLD)
10.1983 - 07.1984

Farm Manager

Chaha Livestock Complex
08.1982 - 08.1983

Master of Science - Medical Microbiology

University of Lagos

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - D.V.M

University of Ibadan

General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level

Federal School of Science

West African School Certificate - Grade One

Lagos Baptist Academy

Master of Business Administration - M.B.A

University of Lagos
Adebodun Sanyaolu