The International Institute of Leadership & Management is led by professionals with practical experience in leadership, management, training and organisational development across the UK, Africa, Europe and North America.
Founder & President
C. Titilola Aboyade-Cole is the Founder and President of IILM. She is a leadership and business transformation professional, Agile consultant, executive coach, trainer, entrepreneur and experienced business leader whose career spans organisational transformation, management, professional development, consulting, training, media and enterprise.
Over more than three decades, she has founded, managed and developed businesses and organisations across multiple sectors in the UK and Nigeria. Her work has centred on leading change, improving organisational performance, developing people and teams, solving business challenges and supporting individuals and organisations through transformation.
Training and people development have been a significant part of her professional journey through platforms including Podium Academy and CoachTAC, where she has designed and delivered training, workshops and development programmes. Her wider professional practice incorporates Agile and Scrum methodologies, business and organisational transformation, leadership development, executive coaching, career development and entrepreneurship.
She is also Founder and President of Women in Leadership and Business (WINLAB), and her wider work spans community development, youth empowerment, media, publishing, film and storytelling.
Institute Secretary
A legal practitioner with over 13 years of post-call professional experience, based in Lagos, Nigeria. He runs his own legal practice, holds an LLB and has undertaken additional professional and leadership development. As Institute Secretary he supports institutional administration, documentation, coordination and professional affairs.
Membership & Onboarding Specialist
An experienced administrative professional with a background in executive support and school administration, with practical experience in coordination, communication, record management, stakeholder support and organisational administration. She supports membership administration, applicant engagement and onboarding, helping provide an organised, professional and welcoming member experience.
Programme & CPD Support
An administrative professional with experience in executive support, school administration and community development. She has a background in Accounting and is currently undertaking undergraduate studies in Psychology at Lagos State University. She supports the coordination and administration of IILM programmes and continuing professional development activities, including programme documentation, participant support and effective delivery of learning and development initiatives.
Legal Adviser
Barrister Bola Ibitola is an accomplished Nigerian legal practitioner, public sector administrator and cultural enthusiast with a professional background spanning law, business and public administration.
She earned a National Diploma in Marketing from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, followed by a Diploma in Business Law and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lagos, before completing her professional legal training and qualifying as a Barrister-at-Law (BL).
She currently serves as Head of the Legal Unit at the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, where she provides legal guidance and supports the Ministry's administrative, regulatory and institutional responsibilities. She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association (IBA), and serves on an Anti-Corruption Review Committee, reflecting her commitment to accountability, ethical conduct and institutional integrity.
As Legal Adviser to the International Institute of Leadership & Management, she brings legal knowledge, public sector experience and a strong commitment to ethical leadership, good governance and professional excellence.
Our regional coordinators support IILM's professional community, relationships and growth in their regions.
Regional Coordinator, Africa
An architect, urban planner and creative economy strategist with more than 16 years of professional experience, with a strong record in leadership, strategic development, stakeholder engagement, partnership building and cross-sector collaboration. He supports IILM's growth, strategic relationships and professional community across Africa and the wider diaspora.
Regional Coordinator, Europe
A project management professional, entrepreneur and graduate of International Law and Diplomacy with over a decade of professional experience across different sectors. She currently works in project management in the UK alongside running her own business, and has longstanding involvement with TAC Foundation and coordination experience with the Movement Against Drugs and Violence (MADAV) in the UK. She brings project delivery, coordination, business management, leadership and community engagement to IILM's European relationships.
Regional Coordinator, North America
An experienced educator, trainer, entrepreneur and mental health practitioner based in Canada, with a professional career spanning more than three decades. A qualified teacher and College of Education graduate, she has extensive experience in teaching, training and people development, and is also a practising mental health professional in Canada. She leads IILM's engagement across North America with a focus on education, training and mentorship.
The IILM Advisory Council brings together accomplished professionals and leaders from diverse sectors and backgrounds who contribute strategic insight, experience and professional perspectives to the Institute. The Council contributes to strategic direction and institutional development, leadership and management practice, international growth and engagement, professional partnerships, membership development, emerging professional and business trends, innovation, impact and IILM's continued professional standing.
Member, Advisory Council
Mr Banji Ayiloge is a distinguished public affairs strategist, political economist, educator, published author and former government commissioner whose professional career spans public administration, institutional governance, strategic communication and consultancy across Nigeria and the United States.
With an international career extending over several decades, he combines executive-level public service with academic engagement, media expertise and strategic advisory work. Based in the United States for over 35 years, he has contributed to education through teaching, alongside his continuing work in consultancy, organisational strategy and public affairs.
A veteran journalist trained at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Lagos, Mr Ayiloge established a strong foundation in media management, policy analysis and institutional communication. In 2002, he was appointed Commissioner for Information in Ondo State, Nigeria, under the administration of Governor Adebayo Adefarati. In this executive capacity, he provided strategic oversight of government communications, public information management, media relations and stakeholder engagement, contributing to effective public administration and policy communication.
Beyond government service, he has undertaken governance and advisory responsibilities within civic, cultural and community organisations, with particular interests in institutional reform, administrative accountability and sustainable development. He is the author of The Measure of Our Success: The Struggle for Dignity, Unity, and Self-Rule in Ifedore, a work examining governance, community identity and the historical development of public institutions.
As a member of the Advisory Council of the International Institute of Leadership & Management (IILM), Mr Ayiloge brings a valuable international perspective, executive insight and multidisciplinary expertise to the Institute’s strategic development. His contributions support sound institutional governance, ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement and the advancement of professional and management excellence.
An experienced executive leader, educator, trainer and management professional with more than 30 years of experience in organisational leadership and people development. She has held senior executive responsibility for a London-based organisation of approximately 70 people, providing leadership and oversight across organisational operations, team management, training and development. She has extensive experience as a trainer, educator, mentor and personal development practitioner, and has provided individual consultancy and professional guidance.
A Senior Project Manager and transformation professional with extensive experience in project delivery, organisational change and stakeholder management. She holds an LLB in Law and a Master's degree in Information Technology from the University of Greenwich. Her professional experience includes work with Citizens Advice in London and substantial project management and transformation contracting. She has held significant organisational responsibility, including senior secretariat and leadership roles, with experience in coordination, governance and strategic communication, and supports professionals with career development and CV guidance.
A distinguished architect, project management professional, business leader, educator and community leader with a career spanning more than four decades across the UK and Nigeria. Professionally trained in architecture and interior design in London, including architectural studies at the Architectural Association School of Architecture and postgraduate study in Architectural Management and Project Management. His career includes senior architectural and project management responsibilities within UK public-sector organisations including the London Borough of Lewisham, and involvement in major development and regeneration initiatives. He is founder and Chairman of an architectural and surveying practice and has lectured in architecture and interior design in UK higher education. He brings extensive governance, board, trustee, community and diaspora leadership experience, including service as President of the Yoruba Council of Elders Europe and America.
Member, Academic and Professional Standards Council
Mr Sam Daramola is an accomplished technology executive, seasoned enterprise strategist and respected mentor, trainer and educator whose career spans nearly four decades of professional excellence in information technology, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture and strategic business operations. With a wealth of cross-functional expertise and a proven ability to navigate complex organisational challenges, he brings a distinctive blend of strategic insight, technical proficiency and management expertise to advancing institutional performance, innovation and sustainable transformation.
As a veteran Enterprise Security Architect, he possesses extensive expertise in driving digital transformation, strengthening corporate governance, managing organisational risks and aligning technology solutions with strategic business objectives. His multidisciplinary approach integrates Enterprise Architecture, IT Service Management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, organisational resilience and sustainable performance.
He holds professional certifications in Risk Governance, Information Systems Auditing and Enterprise Architecture, demonstrating his dedication to professional excellence, ethical standards and continuous improvement.
A passionate advocate for mentorship, knowledge transfer and capacity building, he is committed to developing emerging professionals, fostering strategic thinking and equipping individuals and organisations with the competencies required to navigate complex challenges and thrive in an evolving digital economy.
As a member of the Academic and Professional Standards Council of the International Institute of Leadership & Management (IILM), he brings extensive expertise in strategic management, technology governance, organisational transformation and professional development. His contributions strengthen the Institute’s commitment to academic quality, professional integrity, innovation and the development of competent, ethical and forward-thinking leaders.
Member, Academic and Professional Standards Council
Mrs Olushola Adekemi Karin Keshinro is a distinguished education leader and Director of Education in the Lagos State Government, with over 25 years of exemplary experience in public service, educational administration and institutional leadership.
She holds master's degrees in Business Administration and Educational Administration and is a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Administrators of Nigeria. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to educational excellence, effective governance, professional development and institutional advancement.
A passionate advocate for children's welfare and empowerment, she is the Founder of the Karin Foundation, an initiative dedicated to supporting indigent and vulnerable children through educational opportunities, mentorship and personal development.
As a member of the Academic and Professional Standards Council of the International Institute of Leadership & Management (IILM), she brings extensive expertise in educational leadership, institutional governance and capacity building, contributing to the Institute's commitment to academic excellence, professional integrity and sustainable leadership development.
Member, Academic and Professional Standards Council
Ms Veslyn McLean is a dedicated personal development trainer, education and community development professional with a strong commitment to youth empowerment, skills development and individual growth. Her professional background encompasses training, programme coordination, mentorship and educational initiatives aimed at helping individuals develop the confidence, knowledge and practical competencies required for personal and professional success.
Based in the United Kingdom, she has been involved in youth development and employability initiatives, including work with The Prince's Trust, supporting programmes designed to equip young people with essential life skills, career readiness and pathways towards meaningful employment.
Her work in personal development and education reflects a particular interest in effective learning, communication, self-confidence and the development of individual potential. Through training and community-focused initiatives, she advocates practical approaches to overcoming learning barriers, building resilience and encouraging lifelong personal improvement.
As a member of the Academic and Professional Standards Council of the International Institute of Leadership & Management (IILM), Ms McLean brings valuable insight into learner engagement, youth development, personal effectiveness and educational support. With a particular focus on student membership, mentorship and emerging professionals, she contributes to the Institute's commitment to nurturing talent, promoting continuous learning and preparing the next generation for responsible leadership and professional achievement.
