Eyitayo Akanji

Eyitayo Akanji serves as the Head of Operations at the British Council since January 2017, focusing on strategic business planning and operational implementation for examinations and proficiency testing. Additionally, Eyitayo holds the position of Director at British Council Trading Services Nigeria Limited, contributing to corporate governance and innovation. Previous roles include Head of Business Development, where strategic partnerships were developed to enhance revenue, and Head of School Exams Operations, overseeing exam delivery across numerous locations. Prior to joining the British Council, Eyitayo worked as a Business Development Manager at ParolZ Citycard and as Branch Operations and Customer Service Manager at Access Bank Plc. Eyitayo holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Rutgers University, a Master's degree in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University, and a Bachelor's degree in History and International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University.