About Oluwadare Akinwale

Oluwadare Akinwale is an accomplished Learning and Development professional with over 15 years of experience driving impactful learning strategies across education, banking, insurance, and renewable energy sectors. He currently serves as Learning Advisor for Corporate and Investment Banking at Stanbic IBTC Bank, where he leads the design and delivery of strategic learning solutions that enhance workforce capability, strengthen leadership pipelines, and support business performance.

Renowned for building high-impact learning ecosystems, Oluwadare has deep expertise in learning strategy, curriculum development, instructional design, learning technologies, and stakeholder management. He has a proven track record of translating business needs into targeted learning interventions that improve productivity and foster continuous growth. His previous roles include Rector of Leadway Learning Academy, Senior Curriculum Developer and Programme Coordinator at Energy Talent Company, Head of Retail Training Academy at AXA Mansard, and E-Learning Team Lead/HR Business Partner at Zenith Bank Plc.

A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources – International™ (SPHRi™), Oluwadare is skilled in training needs analysis, competency gap assessments, academy administration, faculty development, and learning experience management. Passionate about developing people and grooming future leaders, he is committed to building innovative, future-ready learning cultures that drive sustainable organisational success.