Bolaji Ayanlaja is an accomplished executive leader and entrepreneur with over 18 years of cross-sector experience specializing in corporate strategy, financial governance, and operational excellence. His expertise is anchored by a 7-year tenure as a Strategy, Project Management, and Process Improvement Executive at SanlamAllianz, where he drove critical business transformation initiatives and established robust PMO frameworks. This corporate leadership is further validated by four years as the Director of Strategy, Finance, and PM at ERISS Ltd., responsible for integrating strategic planning with financial oversight. His foundational experience spans high-impact roles at institutions like the World Bank in Washington DC, Wirefly.com (formerly Inphonic Inc), and during the turnaround period of Mainstreet Bank in Lagos, Nigeria.

Complementing his executive roles, Mr. Ayanlaja maintains a strong entrepreneurial focus, having served as a Director at Edi Group for over seven years. He is the dedicated Managing Director of Bison Business Services Limited (BBSL) since its inception, successfully translating world-class corporate standards into the high-quality execution of construction and civil infrastructure projects. As the current Managing Partner at TerpLife Consult, he also provides expert guidance in tax, strategy, management consulting, and process re-engineering. Bolaji holds an MBA in Operations and Process Re-Engineering from Loyola University, Maryland, USA, underscoring his deep commitment to driving organizational efficiency and strategic growth.