Ifelade Ayodele

Ifelade A. is a seasoned finance and strategy professional with extensive experience in financial services and consulting. Currently serving as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Blaaiz and Non Executive Director at Payaza Africa Limited, Ifelade has demonstrated expertise through prior roles at Accenture UK as a Consultant in Financial Services Strategy & Consulting, leading significant projects across major financial institutions. Previous experience includes an Investment Associate position at the Impact Fund for African Creatives, where Ifelade conducted due diligence and engagement with a network of financial stakeholders. Earlier career highlights feature a Senior Analyst role at Standard Bank Group, with responsibilities spanning product innovation and market risk management, complemented by strategic internships and military service. Ifelade holds an MBA from HEC Paris, alongside degrees in Financial Modelling and Valuation from the Corporate Finance Institute, and a Master of Science in Solid Earth Physics from the University of Ibadan.