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We are excited to announce RusselSmith as latest Strategic Partner of CWEIC and welcome Kayode Adeleke to the Global Advisory Council.

RusselSmith is a trusted leader in industrial innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enhance resilience and sustainable development across critical sectors in Africa. The company provides industrial solutions focused on asset integrity and advanced manufacturing, helping businesses enhance operational resilience and supply chain efficiency. They serve industries like oil and gas, maritime, mining, and aerospace, offering services such as digitisation, additive manufacturing, and quality assurance.

RusselSmith’s CEO and President, Kayode Adeleke, will join the Global Advisory Council, representing the company. Commenting on the decision, Kayode said:

“Our decision to join the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council was driven by the natural alignment between RusselSmith’s solutions and vision for promoting industrial resilience, and CWEIC’s push to create meaningful trade and investment opportunities across its member nations. We look forward to collaborating with fellow industry leaders, governments, and policymakers who share our commitment to advancing sustainable growth and building industrial resilience throughout the Commonwealth’s diverse economies.”

With over twenty-three years of work experience, mostly in the Oil and Gas industry, Kayode has been involved in several major projects in different capacities, including consulting with the World Bank.

He is currently the President & Chief Executive Officer at RusselSmith, where he is responsible for the strategic growth of the company in line with the company’s vision, proven by the many international and local recognitions, awards and milestones received by the company over the years. He is a fellow at the Institute of Management Consultants, a registered member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, a fellow of the Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria, and a member of the Institute of Directors. He is also the Charter President of the RusselSmith Toastmasters Club.

Learn more about RusselSmith here.