The West African Management Development Institutes Network (WAMDEVIN) has appointed Olaolu Adewumi as its new Executive Secretary/ Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Dr S. K. Olowe, whose tenure ended in September last year.

According to the management of the institute, Adewumi was selected through a rigorous, merit-based process conducted by an international panel of senior directors from member institutions in Nigeria, Liberia, and The Gambia.

The institute said the selection process involved an ICT proficiency test, oral interview, essay and case study assessment, and a strategic plan presentation.

Described as a seasoned administrator and scholar, Adewumi holds multiple academic qualifications, including a B.Sc. in Government and Public Administration, MPA, and a Ph.D. in view.

He has been with WAMDEVIN since 1994, rising to Deputy Director of Studies, overseeing training, research, consultancy, and publications. A fellow of the Association of Entrepreneurs Vocational Studies Professionals of Nigeria, he is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered, the Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters (ICSR) Chartered and the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria (IMCON).

An accomplished author, he has published several books on leadership, business, and training management.