Gboyega Akinwale

Senior corporate services and facilities executive with 19+ years of progressive leadership across banking, microfinance, and technology sectors, encompassing enterprise-wide administration, multi-site facilities management, and corporate services delivery. Proven record of directing facilities and building operations, vendor and contract governance, procurement, and HSE compliance for organizations with distributed branch networks. Combines hands-on operational execution with executive-level strategy, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of a multi-subsidiary technology group.

Fellow of three chartered institutes (FCHIRM, FCICPFM, FCIPMA) — including Contract, Project & Facility Management — PMP-certified, with an MSc in Economics. Known for strengthening vendor governance, optimizing procurement cost, and raising HSE/safety audit performance at scale.

Chief Operating Officer - Wiseki Technologies Ltd - Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

(2025-11)

Direct day-to-day operations and strategic execution for the parent company and its digital/technology subsidiaries (Sekiapp, ShopNig, Shades of Sam), aligning execution with enterprise strategic vision.

• Direct day-to-day operations and strategic execution for the parent company and its digital/technology subsidiaries, aligning execution with enterprise strategic vision.
• Formulate and execute operational strategy, corporate goals, and departmental budgets to drive sustained business growth.
• Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and operational coordination for the senior management team across all business units.
• Spearhead revenue growth, customer acquisition, and business expansion initiatives across key product lines.
• Own operational risk frameworks, statutory compliance, and regulatory mandates across the group.
• Serve as senior escalation authority for high-priority client, partner, and stakeholder issues; represent the firm before corporate clients, regulators, and strategic partners.
• Design and implement operational dashboards and reporting frameworks; deliver periodic strategic and risk updates directly to the CEO.

Head, Administration & Facilities Management - Accion Microfinance Bank - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-10 - 2025-11)

• Directed enterprise-wide administrative operations, multi-site facilities management, and vendor ecosystems across all bank locations.
• Built and executed annual administrative and facilities budgets, controlling expenditure and enforcing financial thresholds.
• Led vendor sourcing, price negotiation, SLA drafting, contract renewal, and vendor performance monitoring.
• Championed HSE initiatives including safety training, emergency fire drills, and safety audit reviews.
• Managed commercial lease agreements, service contracts, and third-party security and janitorial providers.
• Implemented asset lifecycle management for facilities, corporate furniture, office equipment, and fleet operations to minimize downtime.
• Key results: strengthened regional vendor governance, improved cost control through procurement optimization, and significantly raised safety audit scores.

Branch Expansion Officer - Accion Microfinance Bank - Lagos, Nigeria

(2023-06 - 2023-10)

• Led branch setup and infrastructure-readiness projects, supervising Bills of Quantities (BOQ), vendor execution, and asset deployment for new branches.
• Maintained inventory and property records for offices, residential accommodations, machinery, and equipment across expansion sites.
• Coordinated location-specific emergency response plans and pre-launch HSE inspections.
• Managed purchase order workflows, procurement documentation, and contractor sign-offs.

Group Administrative Executive - Total Secure Nigeria Ltd / Transblue Nigeria Ltd / Virtual Switch Ltd - Abuja, Nigeria

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• Designed and standardized administrative policies, office workflows, and procurement policies for group-wide adoption.
• Led competitive bidding, RFQ processes, vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, and procurement performance reporting.
• Oversaw vendor disbursements, regulatory compliance documentation, and master procurement databases.
• Prepared and delivered weekly executive status reports on procurement, administration, and vendor management to senior leadership.

Regional Corporate Services Officer / Facilities Manager - United Bank for Africa (UBA) - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2012-07 - 2022-08)

• Managed regional facilities, asset allocation, logistics, and corporate services across multiple branch networks in the Southwest Zone.
• Directed procurement, deployment, internal transfer, maintenance, and systematic retirement of bank assets.
• Coordinated executive protection logistics, transportation planning, and secure travel arrangements for executive leadership.
• Maintained business continuity documentation, disaster recovery protocols, emergency rosters, and crisis management plans.
• Enforced physical security measures and escalated operational risks to senior executive management.
• Key results: enhanced regional business continuity readiness, optimized multi-branch service delivery, and reinforced regional asset governance.

Customer Service Officer / Account Officer - United Bank for Africa (UBA) - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2010-08 - 2012-06)

• Managed client relationships, account onboarding, cross-selling of financial products, and business acquisition.
• Ensured regulatory compliance, KYC documentation accuracy, and transaction reporting.

Bank Teller - United Bank for Africa (UBA) - Ibadan, Nigeria

(2007-03 - 2010-07)

• Processed high-volume financial transactions, foreign exchange conversions, and international remittances (MoneyGram/Western Union).
• Supported customer account setup and maintained high transaction accuracy.

Master of Science (MSc) - Economics - Lead City University (2022 - 2024)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Economics - Joseph Ayo Babalola University (2011 - 2014)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Banking & Finance - Federal Polytechnic Offa (2000 - 2006)