Sade Olufemi-Ayoola

Ph.D. Sade Olufemi-Ayoola draws on a rich background in finance, consulting, and academia to help emerging-market entrepreneurs scale with confidence. Now working across a diverse range of industries, she has a foundation in designing impactful leadership development programs for African healthcare leaders. Known for her practical, context-aware approach, she brings clarity, empathy, and rigor to every facilitation and advisory engagement, inspiring transformation from the inside out. A former president of the Nigerian Economics Students’ Association, Sade holds a first degree in Economics from Ogun State University, an MBA from Lagos Business School at Pan-Atlantic University, and a PhD in Management with a specialization in Organizational Behavior (OB) from the same institution. Sade is an active and valued mentor in the alumni community. She is also a Certified Marshall Goldsmith Global Leadership Assessment Practitioner, a John Mattone Intelligent Leadership Certified Coach, a member of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, and a Stanford GSB LEAD alumna. Sade is a respected practitioner-scholar and has received several academic excellence and impact awards from local and international organizations, including the Shell Petroleum Development Corporation, the Christopher Kolade Center for Research in Leadership and Ethics, the Global Business School Network, Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society, the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society, and the African Leadership Academy. Sade is passionate about the full expression of human capabilities, and when not busy with work, you are sure to find her exploring new places and learning about new cultures.