Olagenga Adams is pursuing an MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. He has a law degree from Lagos State University and 5 years of experience in operations management and legal consulting in Nigeria. His background includes managing maritime security operations, developing training programs, negotiating contracts, and reviewing financial performance for oil companies. He also has experience in logistics leadership for the Nigeria Bar Association and providing pro bono legal services.

1. OLAGBENGA ADAMS
1700 Baity Hill Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 • olagbenga_adams@kenan-flagler.unc.edu • 984-291-2434
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Kenan-Flagler Business School – Chapel Hill, NC May 2025
Master of Business Administration, Full-Time MBA Program
• Concentrations in Finance
• Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Business Statistics and Finance
• Kenan-Flagler Fellowship - Full Tuition
• GRE: 331/340
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY – Lagos, Nigeria April 2014
Bachelor of Law, Law
• CGPA: 3.66/5.0
• Class of Degree: Second Class (Hons.) Upper Division
• Class of 2013 President, Varsity Chairman Law Dinner Association, Overall Best in Maritime Law
EXPERIENCE
ALL LAND OFFSHORE SERVICES LIMITED LAGOS, NIGERIA
Operations Manager SEP 2018 – MAY 2023
• Managed a team of 15 security personnel and crew onboard, overseeing all day-to-day operations of the
company’s maritime security division and ensuring compliance with company’s policies and procedures.
• Improved efficiency of standard of operating procedure by carrying out internal and external audit
onboard ships; prevented loss of equipment and boosted revenue by 28%
• Created and implemented strategic initiative demonstrating integration of ships' Automatic Identification
System (AIS) tracking and data analytics platform; improved onboard personnel effectiveness by 70%
• Developed and implemented new training programs; led to 25% increase in employee’s performance
• Created presentation materials and pitches for clients, resulting in winning a new business worth $20M+
• Successfully negotiated contracts with major shipping companies, leading to 30% increase in business
• Reduced operating cost by 15% by streamlining processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency;
achieved savings of $500K+
NATIONAL PETROLEUM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LAGOS, NIGERIA
Business and Legal Consultants DEC 2014 – AUG 2018
• Evaluated and reviewed financial performance, work program, and budget of International Oil
Companies (IOC); obtained savings of $12.6M+ annually for the Corporation
• Led due diligence reviews and risk assessment for the Corporation considering mergers and acquisition,
resulting in successful transaction
• Negotiated and drafted complex commercial contracts; resulted in cost savings and increased productivity
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES_____________________________________________________________
NIGERIA BAR ASSOCIATION LAGOS, NIGERIA
Logistic Officer DEC 2014-JAN 2021
• Led operations team overseeing logistic and supply chain processes leading to success in annual event
• Developed and implemented processes to improve operational efficiency; reduced cost by 35%
LEGAL AID COUNCIL OF NIGERIA KADUNA, NIGERIA
Attorney JULY 2015- DEC 2020
• Provided free legal/advisory services to over 200 indigent members; boosted enlightenment rate by 60%
ADDITIONAL
• Technical Training: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Lean Six Sigma, Negotiation, Legal Writing/Research
• Language: English (Fluent), Yoruba (Conversational)
• Interests: Traveling, Basketball, Community Service and Mentorship