Dr. ‘Biodun Adedipe is the founder and Chief Consultant of B. Adedipe Associates Limited (BAA Consult). With almost four decades of post-graduate experience that cuts across university teaching, investment banking, project finance, management and financial consulting as well as leadership in business and not-for-profit organizations, Biodun started has had an illustrious career that has taken him through the University of Lagos, Enterprise Consulting Group, the World Bank (Africa Region), International Merchant Bank Plc, and First City Monument Bank Plc.
‘Biodun’s technical expertise is wide ranging, covering corporate strategy, research and economic analysis, solving complex business problems and assisting clients to execute business solutions in line with their corporate strategies.
He is a highly sought-after analyst and commentator on Government fiscal operations and economic policies and also been involved in strengthening the strategy and strategic management process in several Nigerian banks, non-financial businesses, and not-for-profit organizations. He has served in various capacities in government, including Member of the Presidential Committee of Experts on the Redenomination of Naira (November 2008), Member of Federal Government Committee of Experts on Expenditure Review (October 2010 to March 2011) and Senior Special Assistant to the President (Financial Sector Development) in the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (2011).
He received his Doctorate degree in Industrial Economics (specializing in Corporate Finance) from University of Lagos in 1989 and B.Sc. in Economics (First Class) from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), and enjoyed bagged several awards in the process, including Sir Adam Thomson scholarship as visiting doctoral student to the University of Sussex (1984). He is a member of several respected professional bodies, including the Institute of Directors, Nigeria, The Nigeria Economic Society, and American Economic Association.
‘Biodun founded BAA Consult in 1993 and has been responsible for charting and managing the firm’s strategy and activities since operations commenced in 1994.