Shows
Unlocking AfricaWhy the West Isn’t Always Best: How Afro-Optimism Can Redefine African Succes with Adeolu Adewumi-ZerEpisode #167 with Adeolu Adewumi-Zer, who is a seasoned strategist, business leader, and author of the recently published book "Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to the Global Stage Adeolu Adewumi-Zer is at the forefront of redefining Africa’s business narrative through her transformative SCALE framework and deep-rooted belief in Afro-optimism. Drawing from decades of executive experience across Africa, Europe, and Asia, she empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to scale African excellence globally by bridging local realities with global best practices.In this episode, we dive into the core themes of Afro-Optimism Unleashed from building a global mindset and...
2025-03-2437 min
Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn StateFTG 0066 – Climbing the Ladder from State College to Lagos with Business Leader Adeolu Adewumi-Zer ’00Overview:
Adeolu Adewumi-Zer ’00 Business and Science, a global advisor, change leader, and passionate advocate for a thriving Africa joins FTG to discuss her journey from State College to Penn State to Germany, Turkey, and now Nigeria. She shares her perspectives on majoring in math and actuarial science with an international lens. Adelou provides insight into careers in consulting and in-house corporate work both in the US and abroad and transitioning from detailed STEM work to managing and leading people in complex organizations. She also shares her experiences taking the plunge to leave corporate life and start her ow...
2024-05-1456 min
InsurTech Business SeriesWomen in Insurance: Untapped Value for the African IndustryWe discussed the realities of insurance in Africa being male-dominated, opportunities that inclusion brings and possible solutions, action points needed to change this reality for good.SpeakersAdeolu Adewumi-Zer - MD/CEO, Allianz NigeriaJihan Abass - Founder/CEO, Lami Insurance TechnologyRashidat Adebisi - ED/Chief Client Officer, AXA MansardMarjorie Ngwenya - Past President, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries IFoABimbo Onakomaiya - Vice President, Professional Insurance Ladies Association of NigeriaThis event is brought to you by Grye Limited & sponsored by AXA Mansard.Hello Damola...
2023-02-011h 20
InsurTech Business SeriesAllianz 2.0: Customer-centric Approach to Growing InsuranceOn Episode 21 we had the privilege of hosting the new MD/CEO of Allianz in Nigeria in the person of Adeolu Adewumi-Zer. She shares with us her experience as an Allianzer for the past 10 years, experience in the Turkish and East African market, her motivation and what exactly Allianz 2.0 means for their operations in Nigeria. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insurtech-bus-series/messageHello Damola & Folumy here! Send us a quick text, comment or feedback. We would love to hear from you Check out our free resources on InsurTech ecosystem and innovation...
2021-02-0152 min