Fiyinfolu Okedare Director - Consulting

Fiyinfolu Okedare is a seasoned Consulting Services expert with nearly two decades of experience specializing in Management Consulting, Business Transformation, Financial Analysis, IT General Controls, Strategic Planning, and Operational Excellence. He has a proven track record of delivering impactful financial and business solutions across various industries, including Energy, Technology, Telecommunications, and Financial Services.

As the Director overseeing the Consulting Practice at Forvis Mazars in Nigeria, Fiyinfolu leads a team of consultants in aligning business objectives with operational frameworks to drive growth, enhance profitability, and improve competitive positioning. He serves as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, assisting them in navigating risks and complex challenges while developing scalable strategies to optimize business and financial performance.  

Before joining Forvis Mazars in Nigeria, He was the pioneer Head of Technology Audit at a leading energy utility company in Nigeria. In this role, he tested the effectiveness of financial and IT controls, provided independent assurance to Executive Management on the automation of several manual processes, and championed the implementation of IT Governance and Information Security Frameworks, in addition to his routine investigations and audit responsibilities. Previously, he was an Experienced Senior IT Risk and Controls Specialist in Deloitte Africa's West African Practice, delivering Control Assurance, IT Audit, and Risk Consulting services across the continent.

An alumnus of Coventry University, UK, He has facilitated numerous training sessions on Digital Transformation, Business Intelligence, and Technology Innovations. Fiyinfolu is currently a lead resource person in the Technology Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a global ISACA mentor. Passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to drive business efficiency, he possesses strong project and change management skills, multicultural competencies, and a commitment to continuous learning.