Mary Laniyan
Systems Performance and Executive Coach
Mary Laniyan is an ICAgile Certified Enterprise Agile Coach (ICE-EC) and an ICF-ACC Credentialed Coach with over 25 years of experience in technology and business transformation. She specializes in guiding organizations through the transition from traditional hierarchies to nimble, responsive enterprises that think and operate with the agility of a startup. Having collaborated with FTSE 100 companies across diverse industries internationally, Mary brings a wealth of expertise in scaling agility and fostering business adaptability.
As an agnostic, inquiry-based Agilist with a systemic approach, Mary helps leaders see their organizations through a fresh, holistic lens, uncovering counterproductive patterns and inefficiencies that hinder value flow. By identifying these systemic barriers, she enables clients to focus on solving the right problems and leverage emergent opportunities within their ecosystems.
Mary has a deep passion for boundary-spanning leadership, working with executives to break down vertical and horizontal silos, fostering cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and innovation. She partners with leaders to establish Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)—ensuring strategic alignment, responsiveness, and execution agility.
Her coaching philosophy strikes a powerful balance between challenge and support, creating a psychologically safe space for courageous conversations and transformative change. With a mission to drive human capital development, Mary amplifies her impact as the host of the “Sincerely Agile with Mary” podcast—an engaging platform for thought leadership, learning, and growth in the agile and leadership space.
Kazeem Sanusi
Anti-Fragile Systems Development Consultant
Kazeem Sanusi is a distinguished authority in Effective, Integrated, Sustainable, Resilient, and Anti-Fragile Systems, bringing over 30 years of experience (20 post-graduate) in tackling complex socio-economic and developmental challenges across multiple sectors. His expertise spans Public-Private Partnerships, Change Management, and Integrated Spatial Development, making him a sought-after strategist for navigating multi-faceted policy, governance, and infrastructural landscapes.
With a global footprint spanning Canada, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, the UK, and the USA, Kazeem is a versatile leader with deep proficiency in strategy, project management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution. His keen insight into climate change mitigation, geopolitical risk analysis, and entrepreneurship allows him to craft sustainable, forward-thinking solutions that drive transformative impact.
Renowned for his ability to unearth untapped potential, Kazeem is a visionary problem-solver committed to fostering socio-economic growth and resilience. His unparalleled understanding of Nigeria’s political intricacies and developmental nuances positions him as a key asset for high-impact initiatives, including those in post-conflict regions. With a leadership approach rooted in optimism, humility, and adaptability, he bridges critical gaps to catalyze inclusive, sustainable development.
Kazeem’s extensive experience includes leading landmark projects and spearheading strategic initiatives across diverse terrains. As a core member of the team that acquired a Development Finance Institution through a debt-to-equity swap transaction, he served on its Board for fourteen years, shaping financial strategies for impactful economic growth. His expertise extends to policy advisory, governance structures, and systems innovation, enabling him to design and implement processes, networks, and frameworks that drive long-term success.
His acute insights into violent extremism, conflict resolution, and media-driven spaces equip him to strategically engage with public sector leaders, global development agencies, and international organizations. As a long-term associate and faculty member of Ovilan Consulting Limited, he actively contributes to human capital development and leadership training.
Kazeem is a member of the Institute of Directors, the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (registered with the Town Planners Registration Council), and the South African Planning Institute, among others.
As the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of DFSP Africa (Development Facilitation and Strategic Planning Africa Limited) and DFSP Africa Foundation, with operations in Nigeria and Rwanda, Kazeem remains incurably optimistic about Africa’s untapped potential. His mission is clear: to leverage strategic foresight, resilience, and innovation to drive meaningful change, shaping a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.
Femi Odelusi
Systems Performance and Professional Coach
Femi is a highly accomplished, multi-certified Professional – ICF-PCC, EMCC Coach/Mentor at Senior Practitioner Level and ORSC Trained Systems Coach, with deep expertise in leadership development, organisational change, and team dynamics. With decades of experience spanning diverse industries, he actively contributes to advancing the global coaching and business agility fields. His purpose-driven coaching approach empowers executives, leaders, and teams to thrive in today’s complex and fast-evolving business landscape.
Drawing on a strengths-based methodology infused with emotional intelligence and strategic insight, Femi specialises in guiding clients through personal growth and professional challenges. His expertise in executive coaching, leadership development, and organisational transformation enables clients to enhance decision-making, build resilience, and cultivate a commanding leadership presence.
A strong advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Femi seamlessly integrates these principles into his coaching, helping organisations foster inclusive cultures where people from all backgrounds can excel. His proficiency in Agile coaching supports organisations in developing high-performing, adaptable teams that can effectively navigate changing business demands.
Renowned for his engaging and actionable style, Femi customises his workshops and coaching sessions to address the unique needs of individuals, teams, and organisations. Committed to promoting work-life balance and sustainable growth, he helps clients achieve enduring, meaningful transformation in both their professional and personal lives.
Kemmy Raji
Systems and Leadership Coach
Kemmy Raji is a distinguished coach with over 15 years of expertise in guiding individuals, teams, and executives within federal and provincial organizations, financial institutions, and technology companies. Renowned as a trusted advisor and catalyst for change, Kemmy possesses a remarkable ability to empower professionals and organizations to embrace innovative strategies, achieve sustainable growth, and navigate intricate transitions effectively.
Kemmy is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds a Master’s degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia, Norwich. Her multifaceted expertise encompasses the application of Agile principles to cultivate collaborative environments, enhance team dynamics, and spearhead transformational change. She has successfully coached multidisciplinary teams to adopt new methodologies, enabling them to deliver high-impact results in dynamic and rapidly evolving industries.
Throughout her illustrious career, Kemmy has partnered with senior executives to refine their leadership capabilities, articulate strategic visions, and foster organizational resilience. Her coaching practice extends to individuals at various career stages, assisting them in unlocking their potential, achieving career alignment, and building the confidence necessary to navigate their professional trajectories.
Kemmy’s bespoke approach integrates systems thinking with emotional intelligence, resulting in highly effective coaching engagements. She leverages her extensive professional background and global perspective to provide actionable insights, ensuring her clients realize measurable outcomes. Her demonstrated ability to lead organizations through cultural and operational transformations solidifies her standing as a results-oriented leader in the coaching field.
Deeply committed to professional development, Kemmy mentors aspiring coaches pursuing ICF credentials, imparting her comprehensive knowledge and dedication to advancing the coaching profession. With her unique combination of expertise, integrity, and unwavering commitment, Kemmy Raji consistently inspires enduring change and drives success for both organizations and individuals.
Kemmy Raji is poised to be your strategic partner in fostering growth and transformation, building a resilient and adaptive future for your organization.
Oluronke Emokpae
Oluronke is an ORSC™ trained coach and certified agilest with over 15 years’ experience in the service delivery sector with a lean management backdrop. A good communicator, listener and trainer with a keen eye for detail. Specialist in the Agile framework with a thorough understanding of relevant industry tools and concepts. MBA level educated with proven ability in identifying opportunities for improvement and a servant leader constantly seeking psychological safety for peak performance. Facilitating with emphasis for self-management and continuous improvement in a VUCA (Volatile-Uncertain-Complex-Ambiguous) world to help team become truly autonomous with a growth mindset as they inspect and adapt for responsiveness to changing business needs.
Currently a valued faculty member of Ovilan Consulting where her 20 year management and leadership track record with Toyota has been a source of great value add. During this period she demonstrated transformational and servant leadership competences to drive change and value delivery as well as operational efficiency to remove impediments, minimize waste and improve bottom line.
As an agilist and Organization and Relationship Systems Coach (ORSC™ trained) her ability to help organization surface counterproductive patterns ensures resources are focused on solving the real problems that will add value and help achieve projected outcomes.
Adept with Agile practices she has facilitated several training and coaching sessions for Ovilan Consulting with emphasis on agile and lean values and principles to achieve the required shift in mindset for ongoing learning and improvement.
Johnkennedy Chudi Chime
Development Consultant and Trainer
Johnkennedy Chudi Chime is a multi-disciplinary professional with expertise spanning economics, finance, public policy, strategy, quality assurance, monitoring & evaluation, and information security management systems. With over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, he brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, administration, human capital development, and international cooperation.
A native of Enugu State, Nigeria, Mr. Chime holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Economics, an MBA in Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Strategic Studies at the University of Abuja (2022-2025). He is a Certified Management Consultant/Trainer, a Certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001) Auditor, and an Information Security Management System (ISO 27001) Auditor. Additionally, he has undergone extensive training in monitoring and evaluation to enhance his strategic and analytical capabilities.
Public Sector Leadership & International Consulting Experience
Mr. Chime’s public sector leadership spans key positions in strategic policy formulation, human resource management, and international relations. From 2009 to 2010, he served as Technical Assistant to the Managing Director of the Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Nigeria’s social security agency. Between 2014 and 2017, he was Chief of Staff to the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria’s Information Technology Agency, where he also led International Cooperation and Inter-Agency Relations.
Beyond his government roles, Mr. Chime has served as a national consultant to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He has successfully led consulting teams that supported multiple Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in capacity building, strategic planning, ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications, and human resource development.
Thought Leadership, Academia & Professional Development
An accomplished author, Mr. Chime wrote Money System and Inflation Dynamics: Appraising Friedman’s Theory in Nigeria – A Roadmap to Effective Monetary Policies, published by Lambert Publishers, Germany. He is also a faculty member at Ovilan Consulting and leads Melange Associate and Consulting Ltd, a premier management training and consulting firm in Nigeria.
His commitment to continuous learning and leadership excellence has led him to participate in executive training programs at prestigious global institutions such as:
- Dale Carnegie Institute, USA, where he won the Best Participant Innovative Prize Award (2016)
- University of Galway, Ireland
- University of Lancaster, England
- Various professional training programs in the UAE & USA
Professional Network & Values
Mr. Chime is widely travelled, bringing a global perspective to his work in leadership, policy advisory, and strategic consulting. As a Knight of the Catholic Church, he upholds strong values of integrity, service, and excellence.