Owolabi Ibikunle Ms

Owolabi Ibikunle, MS, MBA, PMP, is the Head of Manufacturing Operations at Guardian since February 2021, with extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering. Previously, Owolabi held roles such as Manufacturing Professional at Goodman Manufacturing and Process Manufacturing Engineering Manager at GE Oil & Gas, where lean manufacturing initiatives were directed. As Operations Manager at Alpha Manufacturing Ltd, Owolabi led a team of over 170 staff in the largest sheet metal fabricator in the UK, managing operations that generated over $200 million in revenue. Past experience includes serving as a Lean Leader/Engineering Manager at Tratos Ltd and as an Assistant Process Engineer Researcher at NNPC-Kaduna Refining & Petrochemical Company. Educational credentials include an MBA from Western Governors University and a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering from Kingston University, along with various certifications in quality management and fuel specialization.