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