Oluwatosin Sosanya
London
Summary
Results-driven leader skilled in strategic equity, anti-racism, inclusion and change management. Demonstrated success in aligning policies with community needs and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives. Committed to mentoring teams and enhancing operational efficiency through strategic collaboration. Proficient in political acuity and delivering measurable outcomes in accountable environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
London Black Heritage Council
2025.07 - Current
- Oversaw strategic initiatives within research and archives committee to improve data accessibility and preservation.
- Evaluated policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community needs.
- Collaborated with diverse stakeholders to address cultural heritage preservation challenges.
- Planned and executed events that highlighted and addressed key issues related to Black heritage.
- Collaborated with board members to develop and implement long-term strategic plans, promoting community engagement initiatives.
Sales and Recruiting Executive
CDC
2024.05 - 2025.08
- Developed and implemented training strategies to ensure 25 new hires are effectively onboarded and prepared for their roles.
- Cultivated client relationships through cultural awareness and emotional intelligence.
- Provided coaching and mentorship to junior sales executives to enhance team performance and exceed sales goals by 15%.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing program outcomes and strategic recommendations.
Managing Director
Ayestso Ltd
2018.11 - 2024.12
- Expanded international operations successfully through targeted collaborations such as with the Philippine Embassy and the Egyptian Businessmen Association that led to about $5M business portfolio.
- Designed and implemented mentoring frameworks to cultivate an inclusive work environment that promoted employee engagement by 25%.
- Led change management initiatives, enhancing organizational adaptability and resilience.
- Supervised budgetary processes, maintaining fiscal discipline and promoting efficient allocation of resources across departments.
- Developed and implemented performance metrics that drove organizational accountability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration that aligned departmental goals with overall business strategy and enhanced operational efficiency across departments.
- Collaborated closely with industry partners to develop mutually beneficial alliances that drove innovation.
- Developed high-performing teams through effective recruitment, training, and mentorship programs.
- Guided executive decision-making by providing data-driven insights and comprehensive analysis of market trends.
- Championed change management strategies to facilitate organizational transformation and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener2025-01
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos
Nigeria2011-01
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Change and Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication & Reporting
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Practice - Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Governance, Boards & Advisory Committees
- Public-Sector Training & Capacity Building
- Policy-Aligned Program Design
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certificate in Public leadership and Policy (CPLP)
Certified Emotional Intelligence Specialist
Diploma in Psycho-Trauma Healing
Managing Globally Certification
Advanced Influential Transformation Certification
Timeline
Board Member
London Black Heritage Council
2025.07 - Current
Sales and Recruiting Executive
CDC
2024.05 - 2025.08
Managing Director
Ayestso Ltd
2018.11 - 2024.12
Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
MBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos