Olusegun Akanni

Results-driven Facility and Property Management Professional with over 14 years of progressive experience in engineering, facilities operations, infrastructure maintenance, and corporate property management across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Possesses a strong Mechanical Engineering background with extensive expertise in the management of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, asset lifecycle management, workplace operations, infrastructure optimization, contract administration, budgeting, workplace safety, and project delivery. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-site facilities portfolios, lead multidisciplinary teams, supervise contractors and service providers, and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies that enhance operational efficiency, asset reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Proven track record of successfully delivering major refurbishment, renovation, fit-out, and infrastructure upgrade projects, while driving lease administration, tenant relationship management, rent and service charge recovery, vendor and contract management, and cost optimization. Recognized for strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, sound decision-making, and delivering high-performing facility management solutions that support business continuity, operational excellence, and organizational growth.

Head, Facility/Property - ELIZADE NIGERIA LIMITED - Lagos

(2024-10)

Responsible for the strategic leadership and management of residential, commercial and corporate properties across multiple locations nationwide.

• Lead facilities and property management operations
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for all managed properties and infrastructure
• Oversee building inspections and preventive/corrective maintenance
• Ensure optimum performance of MEP systems and critical infrastructure
• Plan, execute, and monitor refurbishment and renovation projects including elevators, generators, water systems, and Civil/MEP works
• Coordinate refurbishment, renovation and capital improvement projects
• Supervise multidisciplinary teams and outsourced service providers (security, cleaners, maintenance staff)
• Manage operational budgets and drive cost optimization initiatives
• Oversee lease administration, rent collection and tenant relationship management
• Ensured full compliance with HSE, environmental, and statutory regulations across all facilities and operations

Facility/Property Manager - ELIZADE NIGERIA LIMITED - Lagos

(2019-07 - 2024-09)

• Managed facilities operations and maintenance programs nationwide, ensuring MEP functionality, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance
• Supervised multidisciplinary teams, contractors and outsourced vendors, ensuring SLA adherence
• Conducted facility inspections and compliance audits
• Conducted property inspections, Managed lease management, rent/service charge collections, and tenant engagement
• Managed lease administration, tenant engagement and service charge collection
• Planned and executed renovation and refurbishment projects, including critical infrastructure upgrades
• Prepared management reports and operational performance reviews
• Prepared reports and advised management on facility optimization
• Led energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Improved commercial property occupancy to 94.5%
• Recovered 96% of previously outstanding rents, boosting revenue and cash flow
• Achieved significant operational cost savings through preventive maintenance programs
• Delivered multiple infrastructure and refurbishment projects across nationwide branches

Facility Manager - CO-CREATION HUB (CCHUB) LIMITED - Lagos

(2017-05 - 2019-07)

• Managed hub facilities operations, maintenance programs, and workplace services
• Coordinated vendors, contractors and outsourced personnel
• Ensured HSE compliance and workplace safety
• Conducted energy and power audits
• Managed facility improvement and renovation projects
• Coordinated logistics for events and meetings within hub facilities
• Achieved approximately 40% reduction in energy costs
• Successfully supervision and delivery of renovation of NG_Hub facilities including Civil and MEP works
• Improved service delivery and facility performance standards

Facility Officer - MEGAMOUND INVESTMENT LIMITED - Lagos

(2015-08 - 2017-05)

• Developed maintenance plan for Estate Infrastructure
• Implemented preventive, corrective and reactive maintenance programs for Estate Facilities
• Coordinated vendors, contractors, and Estate Maintenance team
• Ensured HSE compliance and maintained facility records
• Developed and maintained database for Estate residents
• Improved estate levy recovery by over 70%

Technical/Maintenance Coordinator & Customer Service Officer - POWERGEN ENGINEERING LIMITED - Lagos

(2014-05 - 2015-06)

• Supervised delivery of power generating equipment and installations
• Planned and executed maintenance of power generating equipment for clients
• Supervised field engineers and managed after-sales service delivery
• Increased after sales departmental revenue by 70% through proactive maintenance services and client engagement

Teacher - Newlife Baptist Schools - Rumueme, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

Teacher (NYSC) - Model Secondary School - Port Harcourt, Rivers State

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Trainee Mechanical Engineer - Mastertech & Total Power Ltd - Ogun State

(2009-01 - 2009-12)

Trainee Mechanical Engineer - Osun State Agricultural Development Programme - Iwo

(2005-01 - 2005-12)

B.Sc - Mechanical Engineering - Olabisi Onabanjo University (2010)

West African Senior School Certificate - WASSCE/WAEC GCE (2004)

Primary School Leaving Certificate - St. Augustine Roman Catholic Mission (R.C.M) School, Yafoye, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria (1995)