EVA Professionals, a leading professional advisory firm in Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Olumide Akinpelumi as its new managing partner. With over a decade of experience in professional advisory, regulatory compliance, and public-sector policy work, Akinpelumi is well-positioned to lead the firm's advisory business. His expertise spans indirect taxation, customs, trade policy, and regulatory compliance, making him a valuable asset to the company.
Akinpelumi's career has taken him across various industries, including real estate, construction, and property development. He has worked with several public- and private-sector organizations on complex tax and regulatory matters. Prior to joining EVA Professionals, he served as a director in the Indirect Tax and Global Trade sub-service line of a Big Four accounting firm in Nigeria. In this role, he covered indirect tax compliance and advisory, global trade advisory, tax structuring and planning, and issues relating to customs and tariff management.
Akinpelumi's experience extends into public-sector policy, where he has supported the Federal Government on tax implementation initiatives, including work connected with the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This combination of private-sector advisory and public-sector experience has given him exposure to both sides of the regulatory relationship. He has also spent over a decade as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee.
Akinpelumi's professional work has covered several industries, and his career has also included a strong education component. He has lectured for over a decade through professional institutions, including ICAN and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), contributing to the training and development of accounting and tax professionals. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and is a Fellow of ICAN.
At EVA Professionals, Akinpelumi's immediate role will involve providing strategic leadership as the firm develops its advisory business and responds to the changing requirements facing companies navigating Nigeria's tax, regulatory, and trade environment. His appointment brings together three strands of his career: professional advisory, public policy, and professional education.
The appointment of Akinpelumi as managing partner is a significant move for EVA Professionals as the firm seeks to strengthen its capacity in areas where regulatory changes increasingly have direct commercial consequences for businesses. With his expertise and experience, Akinpelumi is well-positioned to lead the firm's advisory business and provide strategic leadership.
Akinpelumi also has interests in entrepreneurship across several sectors. His professional work has covered several industries, including real estate, construction, and property development. With his new role at EVA Professionals, Akinpelumi is expected to leverage his expertise and experience to drive growth and provide strategic leadership to the firm.
Key points
- Olumide Akinpelumi has over a decade of experience in professional advisory, regulatory compliance, and public-sector policy work.
- Akinpelumi's expertise spans indirect taxation, customs, trade policy, and regulatory compliance.
- His appointment brings together three strands of his career: professional advisory, public policy, and professional education.
