Dr. Ayotunde Oyelakin

Professional Summary

Dr. Ayotunde Oyelakin BSc (Hons.), MBA, MSc, PhD, ACS, SFHEA, PGCHEP, MIoL, is a dynamic and versatile academic leader with over 23 years of cross-sector experience spanning higher education, financial services, international trade finance, investment management, and construction. Currently serving as a  Portfolio Lead at CoventryUniversity London, he provides strategic oversight for multiple MBA programmes, including Global Business, Global Healthcare Management and Leadership,International Human Resource Management and Leadership in the Digital Age.

A passionate educator and curriculum innovator, Dr. Oyelakin is committed to delivering transformational education to diverse student cohorts. He has held academic roles at the University of Suffolk, University of Essex, and the MaritimeAcademy of Nigeria, and currently serves as an external examiner for theUniversity of Roehampton and the University of Buckingham.

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Academic Credentials

PhD in Accounting and Finance, University of Essex (ESRC Doctoral Studentship Awardee)

MSc in Accounting and Financial Economics(Distinction), University of Essex

MBA in Financial Management, Lagos StateUniversity

BSc in Economics, Bayero University, Kano

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Professional Certifications & Affiliations

Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy(SFHEA)

Associate Chartered Stockbroker (ACS)

ILM Level 5 Certificate in EffectiveCoaching and Mentoring

Coaching Professional Level 5

Member, Institute of Leadership (MIoL)

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Programme Leadership

Curriculum Design & Quality Assurance

Coaching, Mentoring & PeopleDevelopment

International Higher Education Partnerships

Corporate Finance & Investment Analysis

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Research & Publications

Dr. Oyelakin’s research focuses on empirical corporate finance, with a strong interest in investment spikes, capital structure, and dividend policy. He has presented at numerous academic conferences including BAFA, EFiC, and the Young Finance Scholars Conference.

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Industry Experience

Dr. Oyelakin has held senior roles in finance and investment, including Chief Strategy and Investment Officer at OOO Limited, and Head of Institutional Management at Meristem Securities. His industry experience informs his teaching and leadership in business education.