Ààrẹ Adékúnlé ALIU

Someone's Director || Multidisciplinary Product & Project Leader

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Plot 22, Victorious Estate, Babs Ayorinde Street, Lagos., Lagos, Nigeria

About

Someone's Director || A multidisciplinary professional with expertise in product relations, project execution, and executive leadership, specializing in driving user-focused innovation from concept to completion. Adekunle excels at building cross-functional teams and managing impactful initiatives, consistently delivering results that influence industries, empower people, and elevate meaningful innovation. With a strong grasp of stakeholder dynamics and market trends, he crafts solutions that align technology, branding, and community development.

Work Experience

PROJECT MANAGER

Eko Innovation Centre

Dec 2024 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

As Project Manager, Adekunle oversees the end-to-end execution of tech-driven projects, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and high standards of quality.

  • Engaged key stakeholders, including startups, investors, and government bodies, to ensure project relevance, support, and long-term sustainability.
  • Monitored project execution and tracked KPIs, ensuring deliverables consistently met high standards of quality and innovation.
  • Designed and structured tech-driven projects from concept to execution, ensuring strict alignment with the Eko Innovation Centre's strategic mission.
  • Oversaw project budgets and optimized resource allocation, ensuring financial accountability throughout all project phases.
  • Identified user needs and defined product requirements, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver valuable, market-ready solutions.

TEAM LEADER-COMMUNITY PROJECTS & ENGAGEMENT

3MTT Lagos Volunteer Team

Aug 2024 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

As Team Leader, Adekunle directs community-based tech projects and engagement strategies to advance digital upskilling initiatives for 3MTT Lagos.

  • Oversaw the planning and execution of community-based tech projects, aligning initiatives with 3MTT's mission of digital upskilling.
  • Coordinated and mobilized learners, stakeholders, and local partners, driving participation in 3MTT initiatives and community tech programs.
  • Designed and deployed engagement strategies via digital channels, meetups, and collaborative forums to activate learners and community members.

CURATOR

TechRoot Circuit

Apr 2024 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

As Curator, Adekunle researches and organizes cutting-edge EduTech resources and insights, fostering meaningful interaction and community growth for TechRoot Circuit.

  • Researched, organized, and presented cutting-edge EduTech resources, tools, and insights tailored to community learning goals.
  • Fostered meaningful interaction among members through curated conversations, spotlighting contributors, and aligning engagement with community growth goals.
  • Identified and shared relevant EduTech trends, startup case studies, funding news, and government/NGO policies impacting the sector.
  • Designed and coordinated learning experiences, workshops, and events aligned with community curriculum themes and skill objectives.
  • Curated mentorship, peer collaboration, and talent showcasing opportunities, effectively mapping members to relevant roles and external opportunities.

GROUP CEO

Pop. Tree Group

Jan 2016 - Present

Lagos, Lagos, NG

As Group CEO, Adekunle leads strategic initiatives and operations for Pop. Tree Group, driving innovation and market competitiveness across all divisions to achieve sustained growth.

  • Led and mentored a high-performing leadership team, positioning Pop. Tree as a magnet for top global talent and creative minds.
  • Spearheaded the development of profitable initiatives, ensuring organizational sustainability through continuous innovation and market competitiveness.
  • Safeguarded and enhanced brand identity across all divisions, campaigns, and platforms, ensuring consistent market presence and recognition.
  • Forged and sustained strategic partnerships with clients, governments, and institutions, significantly expanding service reach and influence.
  • Pioneered and evolved the long-term strategic vision for Pop. Tree Group, successfully adapting to global trends and market shifts to ensure sustained relevance.

PRODUCT RELATIONS MANAGER

ILOTBET

May 2022 - Sep 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

As Product Relations Manager, Adekunle managed user engagement and product traction through strategic promotions and cross-functional communication at ILOTBET.

  • Collaborated closely with marketing to design and refine promotions, bonuses, and seasonal offers, significantly increasing user engagement and product traction.
  • Monitored industry trends, competitor products, and market shifts to recommend timely product enhancements and strategic positioning.
  • Facilitated seamless communication between marketing, tech, customer service, and product development, ensuring alignment on product features and campaigns.

Education

Founder Academy

ALX VENTURE

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Employability Skills Development

Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Product Management

3MTT

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Lagos, Lagos, NG

National Service

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Nigeria, NG

Linguistics & Yoruba

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

Lagos, Lagos, NG

Projects

Executive Portfolio

Jan 2016 - Present

Online portfolio showcasing the professional work

Pop.Tree Group

Jan 2016 - Present

Business website for services offer by the brand

Awards

Best New Staff Award

iLOT Bet

Jan 2023

Recognized as the Best New Staff within the SEO & Influencer Department for outstanding performance and contributions.

Languages

English , Yoruba

Skills

Product Management

  • Product Relations
  • Product Enhancements
  • Product Strategy
  • Product Development
  • Product Rollouts
  • User Needs Analysis

Leadership

  • Executive Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Strategic Planning

Project Management

  • Project Execution
  • KPI Tracking
  • Budget Oversight
  • Resource Optimization
  • Project Design
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Marketing & Advertising

  • Multichannel Marketing
  • Digital Channels
  • Brand Development
  • Campaign Management
  • SEO
  • Influencer Marketing

Market Research

  • Industry Trend Analysis
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Market Shift Analysis

Client Relationship Management

  • Client Support
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Partnership Growth

Community Engagement

  • Community Development
  • Learner Mobilization
  • Collaborative Forums
  • Event Coordination

Content Curation

  • EduTech Resources
  • Insight Presentation
  • Knowledge Sharing

Tools & Software

  • Trello
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • LinkedIn Analytics
  • Canva
  • Slack
  • Zoom
  • Notion
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Video Production

  • Movie Producer
  • Video Directing
  • Scriptwriter
  • Cinematographer
  • Set Designer
  • Talent Scouter

Interests

Networking

Creative Writing

Meditating

Active Listening