adesola akindele
CEO at Hygear Technologies
ceo , hygear technology
adesola akindele 20-year british nigerian international serial entrepreneur angel investor belief entrepreneurship key economic prosperity underestimated under-represented economic group . economist , never shy looking ahead bigger picture examining key metric differentiate success failure business ownership leadership . adesola mission help founder learn others faced internal external struggle overcome mental , emotional plus socio-economic barrier hinder economic success , equity ownership . keen collaboration foster exchange entrepreneurial skill , idea solution . opportunity startup learn mistake first world rise better way serve community . adesola currently ceo hygear technology inc , global hygiene tech innovation 2 female minority co-founders . marketing , csr/csv partner rise urban nation , pan-african advocacy economic equity group founder equilibrium lab . top 3 avenue success : self-awareness , time management solid support system . life goal peace mind , financial freedom create equitable economic opportunity pan african . speciality : business modelling , financial forecasting , angel investment , stakeholder management , business strategy , brand identity development , entrepreneurship educational programme , self-enrichment programme , social equity programme , copywriting , market research , product development , sale / roi forecasting , p & l management , ui design , ip , hygiene tech , web & medium technology .
Hygear Technologies
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hygeartechnologies
London, England, United Kingdom
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CEO
Sheba Venture Partners
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheba-venture-partners
UK, UAE, USA
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Founding Partner
0-2-1 Consulting
Startup coaching delivered virtually specializing in business plan writing, revenue stream development, investor prep, tech audit, business development and team workshops. I am committed to creating a thriving ecosystem for entrepreneurship. We focus on female owned businesses, encouraging them to use business tools and incorporate tech into their business model to help minority members of the community create and achieve sustainable financial freedom. 

• Preferred consultant to 8 startups. I provided consultative business development services to startups in the UK, Mexico and California. 

• Worked with clients, examining untapped revenue streams aligned to their organization's core business values to build a holistic offering of services that truly serve and grow their immediate and online community.

 • Performed tech audits to prepare businesses for inclusion of applications to help them perform business task more efficiently. This lead to an overall increase in leads generated and revenue for all clients.

 • Launched #HTMAM podcast on multiple platforms to share with the public tips and tools to gain financial freedom.

• Developed an entrepreneurship workbook, Biabook to help entrepreneurs check all the boxes when creating a business and becoming the leaders who champion them.
Online
0-2-1 with Adesola Akindele
More Media Tech
We design Apps and Self-Help Workbooks. Got an app idea? Talk to us. we can help with the user graphics interface and experience. Get it developed with us too. Currently working on apps for Sheba Venture Partners.
London, United Kingdom
Founder
Chocolate & Cinnamon
UK, USA, AFRICA
Founder/ Global Marketing Director
Hexagonal I.T Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digtandigital
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Associate Marketing Partner
Yam Up Inc
Manchester, United Kingdom
Interim CMO
Harmony Fair Connections
Developed “turn-around” cross-functional marketing and digital strategies by implementing effective brand awareness. Managed creative team outputs and budget whilst executing integrated online-offline marketing activities to boost community and customer engagement. Tracked and analysed metrics with a view to generate increased sales that support Harmony Fair’s altruistic endeavours.

• Implemented 3 distinct income streams targeting home-based business in the San Diego area. This resulted in a 400% increase in projected income in the second quarter of 2016 and enabled 20 new businesses improve their customer acquisition and reach local shoppers at our monthly fairs.

• Completed market research for collaborative and sponsorship partners; managed market research and set KPI’s to source and target organisations that desired trusted access to our audience. 


• Directed design, development, editing and subsequent roll out of several new promotional, marketing materials including corporate video’s to enhance social media, online adverts, SEO/M, PPC, PR, Email and direct marketing campaigns within the San Diego area. Launched the company’s website and moved payment and registration processes online. This resulted in an average of 40% increase in new lead generation for vendor sign ups at our events.

• Developed a series of training modules for home-based business owners including using BIABOX to help strengthen entrepreneurship attributes in local micro-business owners. This is one of the new income-streams developed for Harmony Fair Connections to give added value to clients, vendors and the community. Workshops include Facebook Fundamentals, Brand Development, Sales and Networking.
California
Interim Director of Marketing and Business Development
EMOIRE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emoire
Founded and directed a marketing consultancy group, leading a team of 7 staff, specializing in new product branding, communications, strategic planning and start-up launches. Emoire was committed to increasing SME and Third sector client's competitiveness, market share and profitability. 

• Became a preferred consultant for Derby City Council's ERDF funded Derby Coaching for Success Project. This was an innovative business support initiative valued at £800k to assist in building economic prosperity for Derby in which I provided consultative marketing media services targeted established Small and Medium-sized Enterprises with rapid growth strategies 

• Worked with clients, examining commercial opportunities aligned to their organization's core business values to build service focused businesses, either as stand-alone or as a complementary component to their portfolios.

 • Prepared strategic business and marketing plans for start-ups and those contemplating entering new markets.

 • Developed and executed appropriate marketing strategies leveraging customer insights to enable streamlined, integrated multi-channel customer experiences. 

• Organized and facilitated media events for client advertising campaigns, attended promotional and networking events. 

• Managed contractor staff for web development, video production,  trade shows, and public relations projects

• Conducted a 3 year study of high growth companies in Silicon Valley in conjunction with working with start-ups to create an entrepreneurship-intrapreneurship framework which gained an academic co-accreditation with Aim Awards as a programme utilised in secondary schools, academies and colleges to develop entrepreneurship attributes in students, businesses and the community. This is now delivered and licensed under Emoire Academy.
Derby, United Kingdom
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Managing Director
Marven Group
Carried out international marketing and product positioning, setting up oil rig operations and refineries and allied infrastructure leasing’s across West Africa- Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Ivory Coast; focusing on each country's distinct cultural climate, local community needs and working  with communities and government officials. 

• Managed the creative service department responsible for creating marketing materials; brochures, pamphlets, flyers, communication and PR in a minimum of 7 languages with adherence to cultural differences. Also supervised the promotion, pricing and product line plans for 6 countries.

• As interim C.O.O., (6 months), established the company’s primary operational sites across West Africa, restructured the organization's day-to-day activities and managed  3 teams across borders as well as Asian and E.U. suppliers to ensure client needs were met as promised.

•As Head of Marketing, identified market opportunities in multiple African countries with 2 overseas teams in line with operational sites across West Africa. Collaborated with government stakeholders in Nigeria, Ghana and The Ivory Coast successfully bringing in new revenues over a 2-year period valued at $250M.

• Reviewed and created marketing plans for 10 countries based on key operating indicators. Increased international sales by 20% annually.
Nigeria, West Africa
Head of Marketing and Communications
EMOIRE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/emoire
Managed and developed corporate social responsibility strategies and related activities, liaised with senior business clients from within; Banking, Insurance, Hospitality, FMCG and the Food & Drink sectors in Nigeria aligning corporate values with social goals. 

• Developed the framework for two main CSR programmes with FINBANK (now First City Monument Bank) valued at $3.6M: Worked with the bank's corporate communications department to develop joint sponsorship opportunities with complementary organisations to fulfil client objectives and to help create 100 new jobs for young people in economically deprived areas across the country.

• Managed digital agency spend of up to $200k. Co-developed content marketing and inbound marketing strategy. Gained experience managing large acquisition budgets across multiple channels for growth marketing with a significant focus on paid search, mobile, and retargeting. Working with local agencies for targeted conversion strategies. Led efforts to expand a presence in video, display, direct mail to maximise on digital strategies and in-house P.R.

• Designed and executed launch event concepts for a leading Food and Drink brand to engage with communities: Worked with the national representatives of Laurent Perrier, LVMH, Calvert, Nicolas Feuillet, Johnnie Walker and Red Bull. Resulted in increasing demand by an average of 15% each quarter, over a 2 year period
Nigeria
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Marketing and Communications Manager
Master's degree
Executive MBA
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Quantic School of Business and Technology
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Bachelor’s Degree
Economics & Business Studies
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UCL
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Sixth Form
ECONOMICS, MATHS, ENGLISH, BIOLOGY
Kent College, Cantebury, Kent, UK
G.C.S.E.
Sedgehill Comprehensive, London
REC Innovation Lab
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Member of Advisory Committee and Mentor to Student Founders
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Student Mentor
Economic Empowerment
We Tha Plug
https://www.linkedin.com/company/we-tha-plug
Initially I started as WTP’s mentor and the role evolved to how I could add value to their newly launched network. I will be hosting webinars for their members to show them economic empowerment skills and pathways.
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Special Advisor, Pan African Affairs
Economic Empowerment
Harmony Fair Connections
• Supervised a team of young volunteers and media training on collecting key content for social media platforms, post-event video production and customer testimonials

• Brand recognition on a 5-mile radius from event locations

• Post-event media production.
Onsite Marketing Media Director
Education
Careers Academy, Merrill College, Derby
Local Advisory Board Member
Education
Digital Studio College, Derby, UK
Local Advisory Board Member
Abril Echavarría
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I had my Brand design by More  Media San Diego. Adesola is a professional in all extension of the word. She is full of bright ideas and a positive attitude. Everything went smoothly and delivered on time. Im very glad I chose her for my business, I will recommend her company to anyone looking for web and brand design and mentoring.  Paul Stoppard
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I've had the pleasure of collaborating with Adesola on a number of occasions and I am always impressed with her intelligence, creativity and the knowledge she brings to table. Adesola's large network of leaders, influencers and peers spans countless industries and countries and is a testament to the quality and value of her services, as well as her dedication to clients, peers and business partners. ( like me)
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London
Adesola Akindele
Social Worker at London Borough of Havering
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Ogun, Nigeria
Adesola Afolabi
Deputy Editor at Stears Business
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
adesola akindele
Resident Assistant at Compass, Inc.
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Halifax, NS
Adesola Akindele
Environmental and Water resources Engineer.
Sales & Marketing Leadership Alliance- Southern California
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Succeed in Ashfield
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The Entrepreneurs Network
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Media & Marketing Professionals Worldwide
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iwocaPay users and discussion
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Entrepreneur - Startup Business Ideas
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VC - Venture Capitalists, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Startups, Advisors, Consultants
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Africa Oil, Gas and Energy Networking Group
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myBIO Community - Biotechnology connections
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Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Network - #1 Executive Group for CMOs
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VR Tech: Virtual & Augmented Reality
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Digital Marketing
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Kent College, Canterbury - Alumni
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Biotech/Pharma Opportunities in US
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