Adetola Bakinson is a distinguished thought leader and visionary, whose career spans multiple executive and non-executive board roles across Software Quality Assurance, IT Project Management, Test Management, Program Executive roles and IT Operations.

Her extensive expertise and accomplishments make her a valuable asset to any organization. A celebrated poet and speaker, Adetola has received numerous awards, including recognition as one of the top three outstanding female achievers in South Africa for 2019 and 2023. She is also the author of 40 Days of Affirmation and Love & Other Emotions.

Adetola has held prominent leadership positions, including serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), where she was instrumental in driving organizational growth and optimizing operational performance. In her role as a C-suite executive, she led high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and accountability.
Her hands-on approach ensured streamlined processes, improved efficiency and increased customer satisfaction across various business units.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership while working with organizations such as Nedbank, Vodacom, Assupol, Afrocentric Technologies Medscheme, government organizations in Nigeria just to mention a few. She established robust quality assurance processes, implemented effective testing strategies and managed teams of skilled testers both onshore and offshore. Her dedication to optimizing testing efforts resulted in enhanced software quality and accelerated project timelines.

Currently, as the founder and head of Meli Zekaya Services, Adetola oversees IT operations and optimization, providing strategic direction and driving high performance across all business functions. Her diverse background and deep experience in IT enable her to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and operational excellence, consistently delivering exceptional products and services to clients.

Adetola is highly esteemed for her unwavering commitment to excellence, her ability to inspire growth and her unique blend of technical skills and strategic acumen. As a driving force in the industry, she leads organizations towards continued success in an ever-evolving landscape. Her strategic vision ensures that the team remains confident in delivering exceptional value to clients.

In summary, Adetola's career showcases versatility and dedication, from Software Quality Assurance to IT Operations, with a track record of successful leadership as a C-suite executive. Her journey reflects a wealth of experience across key areas, making her an influential figure and an inspiring leader at Meli Zekaya Services.