Kemi Kayode-Akinbolade

Director of Projects,​ Centdoor Limited​

Debater

Kemi Kayode-Akinbolade is a distinguished professional with over 15 years of expertise in People, Procurement, and Project Management. Her career spans directing procurement, people and project management, process analysis, and leadership development. Kemi is recognized for delivering exceptional client service and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 

Kemi holds various esteemed credentials, including Chartered Project Manager (CPM), Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), and a lead auditor for ISO 9001-2008, 9001-2015, ISO 14001 & 45001.  

She is an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School, she attended the Senior Management Programme (SMP). She is a graduate of Quantity Surveying from the Federal University of Technology Akure. She is an alumnus of Nexford University, Washinton DC and obtained an MBA with a specialization in Advanced Artificial Intelligence. 

She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) obtained from the Project Management Institute, a registered member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and an associate of Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) with a wealth of experience leading transformational projects.  

She has served as a management consultant for FMCG companies and previously held significant positions, including Project Director at Anchor Telecoms Limited and presently the Director of Projects at Centdoor Limited. 

Kemi is also the founder of Klazzy Fashion House, a clothing line, garment factory and academy with locations in Lagos and London. Her leadership journey began as a Project Quantity Surveyor and has evolved through various senior roles, demonstrating her commitment to organizational growth and project excellence.