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Shola Ajani – CEO, School of Consulting

Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), and President, Pan Africa Consultants Association

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Professional Overview

  • Over three decades of experience across Africa, Europe, and North America in consulting, leadership development, and human capital transformation.

  • Recognised internationally for excellence in consulting and capacity building, with a reputation for delivering transformative results across public and private sectors.

Career Highlights

  • Founder, NigeriaJobsOnline – one of Nigeria’s first online recruitment platforms.

  • Creator of landmark initiatives, including:

    • Jobs International Exhibitions

    • Human Capital Summit Africa

    • USA & Canada Global Recruitment Tour (featured on CNN) — a trailblazing campaign that positioned Nigeria as a hub for international talent engagement.

  • Led major consulting projects for:

    • Federal and State Governments (Nigeria, Lagos, Bayelsa)

    • Central Bank of Nigeria

    • Shell International

    • Novartis

    • London Stock Exchange

    • City of London Corporation

    • KPMG, Accenture, and UBA Africa

Consulting Expertise

  • Organisational design and strategy

  • Performance improvement and change management

  • Leadership development and human capital transformation

  • Institutional strengthening and capacity building

Founder – School of Consulting (2019)

  • Established Africa’s first institution dedicated to professionalising and standardising consulting practice.

  • Launched the Certified Consulting Professional (CCP) Programme — trained and mentored 400+ professionals across Africa and the diaspora.

  • Built a vibrant consulting community that combines practical mentorship, applied learning, and professional networking.

Leadership, Coaching & Mentorship

  • Mentored over 500 professionals, guiding transitions from employment to entrepreneurship and consulting.

  • Faculty Member, Pan African University.

  • Pioneer Mentor, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP).

Authorship & Thought Leadership

  • Author of several influential books, including:

    • The Art of Business Consulting

    • The A–Z of Business Consulting

    • Retire into Consulting

    • Winning and Retaining Consulting Clients

  • Frequent speaker and contributor at global conferences and summits on consulting, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Legacy & Impact

  • Dedicated to building Africa’s consulting capacity and empowering the next generation of consultants and leaders.

  • Continues to shape the future of the consulting profession through visionary leadership, innovative training, and global consulting engagements.

  • Committed to helping individuals and organisations perform at their highest potential and achieve lasting impact.

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