Kolade Olubiyi Bamidele (KOB) is a dynamic leader at the nexus of finance, innovation, and sustainable development. A Chartered Accountant with over 15 years of experience, he has led complex financial operations, statutory audits, and finance transformation projects across conglomerates and multinational organizations. His Big 4 background anchors his expertise in financial reporting, analysis, planning, and strategic project management.

KOB currently serves as the Deputy Lead of the Food Security Insights Capstone Project, leading its Research and Data Workstream. In this role, he applies his analytical strengths and systems thinking to help shape evidence-based insights for better policymaking.

Beyond the boardroom, KOB is a passionate agribusiness advocate and social innovator. He champions food security as a critical pathway to poverty eradication, working to drive financial inclusion and sustainable growth across Nigeria’s agriculture, energy, and consumer markets. In recognition of his impact, he was named the 2020 Most Influential Young Person in Ekiti State for his contributions to youth empowerment and development.

KOB is not only a seasoned finance executive but also an insightful political analyst, committed to driving meaningful change at the intersection of economics, governance, and grassroots transformation.