Prof. Adekunle Olaniwa

Our Council Members

Prof. Adekunle Olaniwa

Secretary & Governance Lead

Professional Summary

Prof. Adekunle Olaniwa is a distinguished academic and supply chain strategist with over two decades of experience spanning academia, industry, and public sector advisory. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (CISCM), he is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing logistics and procurement practices across Africa and beyond.

As the Secretary and Governance Lead of the Council, Prof. Adekunle provides strategic oversight on institutional governance, policy formulation, and compliance frameworks. His leadership ensures the Institute’s activities uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and global best practices

Academic Background

  • Ph.D., Supply Chain and Logistics Management, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
  • M.Sc., Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, University of Lagos, Nigeria
  • B.Eng., Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
  • Certified Fellow, Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (FCISCM)
  • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – APICS, USA

Professional Experience

  1. Secretary & Governance Lead – Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (Present)
  • Oversees institutional governance, ethics compliance, and council coordination.
  • Chairs the Regulatory and Compliance Committee, ensuring transparency and accountability in all Council activities.
  • Leads strategic policy review and documentation of governance frameworks.
  • Supports accreditation and recognition processes with national and international partners.
  1. Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Lagos Business School, Nigeria
  • Leads research and postgraduate programs in procurement, logistics, and operations strategy.
  • Supervises doctoral candidates and mentors young professionals entering the supply chain field.
  • Coordinates executive education programs on Supply Chain Resilience and Digital Transformation.
  1. Consultant & Advisor – Infrastructure and Trade Facilitation Projects
  • Provided technical advisory to government agencies and multilateral organizations, including ECOWAS and AfDB, on transport logistics, trade corridors, and infrastructure policy.
  • Designed frameworks for Public Procurement Reform and Port Process Optimization in Nigeria and Ghana.
  • Supported several multinational corporations in building supply chain sustainability and risk management models.
  1. Former Group Head, Supply Chain – Pan-African FMCG Group (2012–2018)
  • Directed procurement, warehousing, and logistics operations across eight African markets.
  • Achieved a 20% reduction in operating costs through supplier rationalization and digital procurement systems.

Pioneered vendor performance measurement and ethics compliance systems

Research & Publications

Prof. Adekunle ’s research focuses on supply chain resilience, infrastructure logistics, and risk management in emerging economies. His scholarly work bridges theory and practice, with over 30 published papers in leading international journals.

Selected Publications:

  • “Supply Chain Resilience in Emerging African Markets,” Journal of Global Logistics, 2023.
  • “Infrastructure Bottlenecks and Trade Facilitation in Sub-Saharan Africa,” African Journal of Transport & Development, 2022.
  • “Governance and Ethics in Public Procurement,” International Review of Supply Chain Studies, 2021.

He is also a regular keynote speaker at global conferences, including the World Supply Chain Congress, African Logistics Forum, and Chartered Institutes Summit on Sustainable Procurement

Awards & Recognition

  • Africa Supply Chain Leadership Award – African Procurement Excellence Forum, 2023
  • Outstanding Academic Contribution Award – Chartered Institute of Logistics, UK, 2021
  • Distinguished Research Fellow – Pan-African Centre for Logistics Innovation, 2020

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists (FCISCM)
  • Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS, UK)
  • Member, African Institute of Operations Management
  • Member, International Association for Supply Chain and Operations Professionals (IASCOP)

Areas of Expertise

  • Supply Chain Governance and Ethics
  • Procurement Reform and Public Sector Strategy
  • Logistics Infrastructure Development
  • Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management
  • Sustainable and Green Supply Chains
  • Academic Program Development & Accreditation

Vision and Contribution to CISCM

Prof. Adekunle is committed to strengthening the global influence of the Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Specialists through:

  • Establishing robust governance systems and institutional accountability frameworks.
  • Expanding academic and professional partnerships with international universities and institutes.
  • Promoting Africa-wide certification and professional mobility in supply chain practice.
  • Driving initiatives that enhance capacity building, research excellence, and digital innovation within the supply chain sector.