Aderoju Odunsi

Aderoju odunsi

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location of Aderoju OdunsiLagos State, Nigeria
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  • Timeline

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

    Principal facilitator

    ICAI Associates
    Jan 2006 - now

    Managing Director

    Rehoboth Agro Allied Ventures/Sorello Food & Beverage Company Ltd
    Jan 2006 - now

    Founder/CEO

    Sorello Foods and Beverages Ltd.
    Current Company
    Sept 2013 - now

    Lead Consultant

    Experiential Consult Ltd
    Apr 2018 - Jun 2023

    Governing Council Member

    NECA's Network of Entrepreneurial Women
  • About me

    Agribusiness Specialist | Management Consultant |Entrepreneur with over 30 years experience |ILO SIYB Certified Trainer| IFC Business Edge Certified Trainer| BDS practitioner.

  • Education

    • The university of reading

      1981 - 1982
      Msc agric extension
    • Western michigan university

      1977 - 1979
      Bba agribusiness cum laude

      Activities and Societies: African Student Union

    • Michigan state university

      1979 - 1980
      Resource development
  • Experience

    • Icai associates

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2008
      Principal facilitator

      Innovative Training Program Development: Designed and launched a series of cutting-edge training programs tailored to the needs of ICAI Associate’s clients, resulting in a 35% increase in participant engagement and satisfaction.Capacity Building Initiatives: Successfully led multiple capacity-building workshops for over 500 professionals, enhancing their skills in critical areas such as project management, strategic planning, and leadership, with an average performance improvement of 40% as measured by post-training assessments.Client Relationship Management: Fostered strong relationships with key clients, leading to a 25% increase in repeat business and client referrals, and securing long-term contracts worth over $1 million annually.Training Impact Evaluation: Implemented a robust training impact evaluation framework that enabled ICAI Associate to accurately measure the effectiveness of its programs, resulting in data-driven improvements and a 20% increase in overall program effectiveness. Show less

    • Rehoboth agro allied ventures/sorello food & beverage company ltd

      Jan 2006 - now
      Managing director

      Initiated and implemented a comprehensive sustainable agriculture program, reducing the company’s environmental footprint by 20% and enhancing its reputation as a leader in eco-friendly practices within the agro-allied industry.Improved supply chain operations and introduced cost-saving measures across production and distribution processes, resulting in a 60% reduction in operational costs while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.Led a strategic market expansion that increased the company’s market share by 40% over three years, including entering new international markets and securing key partnerships that enhanced the company’s competitive position.Implemented a company-wide talent management and leadership development program, leading to a 50% improvement in employee engagement scores and a 30% reduction in turnover, fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.Successfully led the company to achieve a 35% increase in annual revenue by expanding into new markets, optimizing product lines, and implementing effective sales strategies, contributing to sustained business growth. Show less

    • Sorello foods and beverages ltd.

      Jan 2006 - now
      Founder/ceo

      Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and suppliers, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals and securing [X] million in funding for expansion projects.Cultivated a high-performance culture by empowering and mentoring a diverse team of executives and staff, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a customer-centric approach across all levels of the organization.

    • Experiential consult ltd

      Sept 2013 - now
      Lead consultant

      Successfully initiated a comprehensive business transformation for a leading manufacturing company, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency and a 15% reduction in costs within 12 months.Developed and Implemented a Strategic Growth Plan for a mid-sized tech startup, leading to a 40% increase in revenue and a successful expansion into three new markets within two years.Designed and implemented a client retention strategy for a professional services firm, increasing client retention by 30% over 18 months and enhancing long-term client relationships.Provides strategic advisory and integration support during the merger of two regional financial institutions, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption and achieving a 20% synergy in operational costs.Enhanced leadership and team Performance by delivering executive coaching and leadership development programs for a global healthcare organization, resulting in a 50% improvement in leadership effectiveness and a 35% increase in team productivity. Show less

    • Neca's network of entrepreneurial women

      Apr 2018 - Jun 2023
      Governing council member

      As the first vice president of the NGO:I Successfully initiated the expansion of NECA Network of Entrepreneurial Women’s flagship mentorship program to new regions, which resulted in a 40% increase in membership and a 30% rise in the number of women entrepreneurs supported annually. I Played a pivotal role in advocating for policy changes at the national level, leading to the adoption of new policies that improved access to financial services and business support for women entrepreneurs across the country.I developed and implemented a comprehensive impact measurement system that enhanced the NGO’s ability to track and report on the outcomes of its programs, leading to increased transparency, donor confidence, and a 20% boost in annual donations.I improved business relationship which resulted in many business women coming into the tax bracket and having their Products certified by NAFDAC. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master trainers course (mtot)

      International labour organization
      Jan 2010
    • Alumni member

      Itcilo
      Aug 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Management consulting certification

      Nigeria employers'​ consultative association (neca)
      Jan 2009
    • Expand your business (eyb) tot

      International labour organization
      Jan 2008
    • Bopat model of technopreneursip

      Undp
      Jan 2007
    • International financial corporation (ifc) sme toolkit trainers

      Ifc - international finance corporation
      Jan 2011
    • Entrepreneurial development training

      United nations
      Jan 1989
    • Business edge (tot)

      Ifc - international finance corporation
      Jan 2009
    • Women in digital business

      Microsoft
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Agribusiness for rural and prei-urban development

      Office of the president of the state of israel
      Jan 2001
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      Delegate ILO-AFDB sponsored conference 2009 Selected to represent Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs at The ILO – AFDB Sponsored Conference on Women Entrepreneurship Development- In response to the financial crisis, Cairo, Egypt in October 2009.
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      Entreprenuer NAFDAC Nigeria 2004 Developed the technique for producing SORREL JUICE (ZOBO) in pet bottle, the first to be certified by NAFDAC Nigeria in 2004.
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      Trainer EARTH SUMMIT held in Johannesburg, South Africa 2002 Facilitated the stakeholder forum event (BIO MASS ENERGY STREAM) at the EARTH SUMMIT held in Johannesburg, South Africa in August 2002.
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      First female graduate farmer - 1988 First female graduate farmer to operate a fully mechanized 25 hectare Arable farm in Abia Village, Badagry, Lagos. 1985-1988
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      Female farmer cooperative in Lagos State - 1986 Instrumental to the formation of the rural women of Abia Village into the first all-female farmer cooperative in Lagos State 1986
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      All-Female Ranching Cooperative in West Africa - Instrumental in the formation of the first All-Female Ranching Cooperative in West Africa (Lady Ranchers Multipurpose Cooperative Society)
    • Awarded to Aderoju Odunsi
      Consultant Sorghum Transformation value chain STVC of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Consultant engaged to prepare a Commercial Feasibility (Business Plan) Report for the establishment of High Energy food plants in Nigeria under the auspices of the Sorghum Transformation value chain STVC of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. A pioneering project and the first of its kind in Nigeria.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Facilitator

      Issued by Feed the Future, Nigeria Rural Resilience Activity
      Feed the Future, Nigeria Rural Resilience ActivityAssociated with Aderoju Odunsi