DIRAN ADEJUMO, MBA, PMP

Directs a team of five Senior Strategic Analysts, overseeing comprehensive reviews and evaluations of government processes, programs, and organizations to deliver high-impact recommendations to the Treasury Board and senior officials on confidential, complex, and sensitive public sector initiatives.

• Spearheaded an extensive process review and optimization of government recruitment, significantly reducing the hiring cycle by 60 days.
• Directed a lean process review for the government's mineral exploration application, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
• Conducted a comprehensive review of Manitoba's restorative justice system, identifying optimal resource allocation and quantifying its value-add against traditional justice systems.
• Led the successful transformation and implementation of an Integrated IT Case Management System, leveraging extensive data analysis to enhance government operations.
• Orchestrated a Manitoba government initiative to centralize the investment management process for public pension plans, consolidating assets into a new $40 billion investment management corporation.
• Developed and articulated an Alternative Capital Projects Delivery Framework for the Manitoba government, optimizing infrastructure development.

Directed financial planning, reporting, and administrative functions for a government department, managing a $30M budget and a $21M Northern Affairs Fund while ensuring robust accountability frameworks and providing critical financial advisory support.

• Managed a $30 million departmental budget and supervised eleven FTEs, ensuring effective financial and administrative policy implementation and reporting.
• Administered the $21 million Northern Affairs Fund, overseeing financial resources and municipal service delivery for 48 designated Northern Affairs Communities.
• Coordinated the preparation of the Department's annual budget and reports, providing strategic financial advice and analytical support to Deputy Ministers.
• Developed and administered effective financial and administrative policies, services, and reporting systems to uphold the Department's accountability framework.

Led comprehensive reviews and evaluations of government programs to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, providing strategic recommendations to the Treasury Board and supporting implementation, including an 8-month secondment as Deputy Lead for the Vaccine Implementation Task Force.

• Directed reviews and evaluations of government programs, identifying critical areas for improvement and recommending changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Presented strategic findings and recommendations to the Treasury Board and senior government officials, influencing key policy and operational decisions.
• Served as Deputy Lead on Workforce Scheduling and Payroll for the Manitoba's Vaccine Implementation Task Force (VITF) for eight months, ensuring critical operational support during a public health crisis.
• Supported the implementation of Treasury Board recommendations, translating strategic decisions into actionable plans.

Spearheaded management consulting engagements for national and subnational governments, specializing in infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and transformational technology projects, while leading complex technical assistance and transaction advisory services for multilateral development bank-funded initiatives.

• Served as Lead Market Specialist and Financial Analyst for an Inland Water Transport (IWT) project in The Gambia, providing foundational analysis for a Development Finance Institution (DFI) investment.
• Acted as PPP Senior Analyst for a World Bank-funded project, assessing private-sector participation and investment options for an integrated transport system in Lagos, encompassing three major transportation-sector projects.
• Managed a feasibility study and engineering design for a 30km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor in Abuja, Nigeria, leading market, travel demand, financial viability, and institutional diagnostic assessments for this African Development Bank-supported climate action project.
• Led a World Bank-funded PPP project prioritization and institutional strengthening engagement for Kaduna State Government, developing a comprehensive PPP framework and implementation action plan.
• Spearheaded the development of a $10 million open-access inland logistics storage and distribution facility in Monrovia, Liberia, co-financed by InfraCo Africa, benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Advised on the concession of the Eastern and Western Lines of the Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC), reviewing financial, technical, and operational aspects of a $158 million concession program.
• Developed detailed business plans and feasibility studies, including financial analysis and forecasting, for public and private sector clients.

Contributed to a post-merger and acquisition (M&A) team, integrating operations of a large multi-disciplinary firm, and led the redesign of the Western Canada division's operating model, informed by comprehensive market analysis.

• Contributed to a post-merger and acquisition (M&A) team, facilitating the integration of operations for a newly acquired large multi-disciplinary professional services firm.
• Led the redesign of the operating model for the Western Canada division, optimizing processes and organizational structure.
• Conducted a detailed market size study for civil engineering services across four Western Canadian provinces, providing strategic insights for business development.

Led client and consultant teams in KPMG's Management Consulting practice, successfully developing and implementing transformational projects across public and private sectors.

• Led a government-wide Training Needs Assessment for the civil service of a Nigerian state, developing a skills and competency catalog and training interventions for 71 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
• Directed an organizational and institutional diagnostic review for Odu'a Group, a $500 million investment holding company with 13 investee companies, covering corporate strategy, governance, and financial performance.
• Spearheaded the organizational structure review for the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), implementing KPMG's SCAP framework to assess 17 senior staff, identify skill gaps, and recommend targeted training programs.
• Assisted the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in establishing and operating a Project Management Office (PMO), managing extensive stakeholder engagement with top government officials.
• Led a 5-year strategy articulation and organizational re-design engagement for an agro-allied industry client in Nigeria, including a backward integration plan for fertilizer blending.
• Conducted a market study across eight sectors in a Nigerian State, utilizing SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and PESTLE analyses to identify comparative advantages and attract significant investment.
• Orchestrated the business process transformation of a public sector finance department, including comptrollership, during the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system.
• Contributed to the business plan development for a 10,000-hectare free trade zone (FTZ) with a Deep-Sea Port in Southwest Nigeria, analyzing key economic sectors and growth drivers.

Recognized for academic excellence and leadership potential during MBA studies.

Awarded for outstanding achievement and focus on natural resources and energy within the MBA program.