OUR TEAM

Dr. Adedeji Adeleke is the Founder and Chairman of Pacific Holdings Limited. As the custodian of Pacific’s Vision, he currently oversees and directs the strategic direction of the company with support from a knowledgeable and diversely talented Management Team.

With over 30 years’ commercial and business experience under his belt, Dr. Adeleke is an accomplished and highly respected businessman with a sterling reputation for integrity and excellence in all endeavours. With his uniquely hands-on and yet laissez-faire management style, Dr. Adeleke actively and proactively participates in all major decisions taken at the company and has thus far steered the company to its current heights of success.

Widely acknowledged as a prominent champion of Education, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke currently holds two non-honorary doctorate degrees; a Doctor of Business Administration degree (DBA) from the University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, where he wrote a dissertation on ‘Electricity Supply Efficiency and Organizational Growth and Profitability’, and a PhD in International Business from the Columbia Pacific University, Mills Valley, California, USA.

He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance both from the Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA.

He has continued to give expression to his passion for education through his philanthropic endeavours as well as his establishment of Adeleke University in Osun State where he is the Pro-Chancellor.

Dr. Adeleke is the recipient of several local and international awards and honours for his indelible contributions to business, philanthropy, social development.

Mrs. Ashley Adaji is an Executive Director of Pacific Holdings Limited and has full oversight of the Human Resources and Administrative functions of the company.

With several years’ experience of working at Pacific, she has had the privilege of playing an important role in the structure of the company’s Head Office and the development of the company’s recruitment and administrative policies. Supported by a professional and competent team of administrators, she continues to explore innovative ways to ensure that Pacific’s operations meet with the highest standards and international best practice. Under her watch and leadership, Pacific continues to take new strides forward in leveraging on information technology to optimise efficiency and ensure that a culture of accountability is fostered in the company.

She holds a Masters Degree in Education, University of Phoenix, Phoenix Arizona, USA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioural science from Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, USA. She has also participated in numerous training programmes organised by the company including courses in France and China.

He holds a Masters Degree in International Affairs and Development from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in International Relations, Morehouse College, Atlanta Georgia, USA. He is privileged to have held various key managerial position at Pacific Holdings since 2008 prior to which he had gained extensive professional experience in the United States.

As the most senior Executive Director at the company, Mr. Nicholas Adeleke reports directly to the Chairman and is tasked with strategy development and managing relationships with Pacific’s key stakeholders both in Nigeria and abroad for the ultimate purpose of ensuring that set objectives are met.

Like all members of the Executive Management and Senior Management teams, he has had the opportunity to participate in various training programmes in Nigeria, Europe and Asia.

Mr. Billy Aderin is a Senior Manager at Pacific Holdings Limited, with several years of professional work experience under his belt. With an HND and OND from the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria, he has had the privilege of building an illustrious career at Pacific Holdings Limited where he continues to play an integral part in the leadership of the company.

As the Head of Pacific’s operations in The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Aderin plays an important role in the management of key relationships between Pacific and relevant government parastatals and agencies.

He also notably participated in the realisation of Pacific’s Vision for one of its subsidiaries, Pacific Energy Company Limited through his relationship management efforts with the subsidiary’s technical partner – China National Machinery& Equipment Export & Import Corporation (CMEC).

Mr. Jimoh Olayemi is a Senior Manager of Pacific Holdings Limited with the key oversight function at Pacific Freightliners Company Limited.

As the principal officer at Pacific Freightliners, Mr. Olayemi is responsible for the smooth operation and profitability of this business unit whilst holding accountability for the effective management of resources and staff.

He has also played an active role in the early days of Pacific Energy through his role as a member of Pacific’s delegation to China to understudy the company’s technical partner, Shangdong Electric Power Construction Corporation (SEPCO) for a 3-month period – an opportunity through which strong relationships were formed between Pacific and SEPCO.

Mr. Olakanmi Olayanju is a Manager at Pacific Holdings Limited, with several years of work experience at the company.

Mr. Olakanmi Olayanju is a Manager at Pacific Holdings Limited, with several years of work experience at the company. He currently oversees the Accounting function at Pacific and has key responsibility for all matters related to the company’s accounts, tax, and auditing matters.

In addition to his core accounting function, Mr. Olayanju also manages aspects of Human Resources Management and Property Management at the company.

He holds a Bachelors degree in Economics (in view) from Lagos State University, and an HND in Accounting with the Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos.