Akindele Afolabi

Akindele Afolabi has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of human resources and career consulting. Akindele began their career in 2004 as a Consultant at Workforce Management Centre Limited, where they played a key role in managing a team that oversaw thousands of employees working for various organizations.

In 2007, Afolabi worked at Intercontinental Bank Plc and Interontinental Bank in HR executive roles, focusing on compensation and benefits. Akindele then joined UBA in 2008 as an HR Business Partner, where they contributed to the establishment of UBA Plc in other African countries and conducted staff competency assessments during a financial crisis.

Returning to Workforce Group in 2010, Afolabi held positions as Group Head of Human Resource & Business Process and Head of Talent Intelligence Group. In these roles, they led strategic business initiatives, managed client engagements, and developed work processes and market penetration strategies.

In 2015, Afolabi became the Principal Partner at Career Edge Limited, where they provided career guidance and counseling services to individuals and organizations. Akindele also facilitated career development workshops and helped individuals define their career goals and needs.

In 2017, Afolabi joined Workforce Group again, this time as the Director of Workforce Assessment and Recruitment. Akindele'sresponsibilities included conducting talent audits, developing assessment instruments, and training assessors. Akindele also led a project for an African bank, focusing on talent optimization and positioning the bank as a trusted advisor.

Overall, Akindele Afolabi has demonstrated expertise in various aspects of human resources, talent management, and career consulting throughout their career.

Akindele Afolabi's education history begins with obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Ilorin, which they attended from 1997 to 2001. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Warwick, where they earned an MSc in Service Management and Design from 2014 to 2015.

In addition to their formal education, Afolabi has also obtained several certifications. These include a Diploma in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), which they acquired in October 2015. Akindele also received certifications in Balance™ from Career Counselling Services UK in September 2015, Career Counselling from the same institution in June 2015, and the European Federation of Psychologist from EFPA (European Federation of Psychologists' Associations) in December 2014. Prior to these, Afolabi obtained a Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach certification from the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches, USA in August 2014, and a British Psychology Society Test User Certificate from The British Psychological Society in November 2012.