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Ayodele IkuesanAI

Ayodele Ikuesan

Organization transformation, agile and change

€900/day
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Ayodele

I design and manage complex transformations at the intersection of strategic, organizational, and human challenges.

For over 16 years, I have been supporting public and private organizations on large-scale transformation programs: AI, data, business transformation, governance with one conviction: successful transformation relies as much on a clear vision as on the ability to sustainably engage stakeholders.

My areas of intervention include:
- Transformation strategy
- Complex programs and operating models
- AI & data transformation
- Governance and stakeholder engagement
- Organizational adoption and transformation

I have managed or supported transformations involving up to 1,000+ employees, in complex, sensitive, and multi-stakeholder environments.

🏅 Two-time Olympian and multi-international medalist - European Vice-Champion, I bring a unique culture of performance, leadership under pressure, and resilience to these transformations. I believe in transformations that produce a lasting impact on organizations, systems, and people.

Open to discussions on complex transformations, innovation, and high-impact projects.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Basic

  • Yoruba

    Basic

Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Talan Consulting,
    Manager – AI, Data, Organization & Governance Transformation
    November 2022 - September 2025 (2 years and 10 months)
    Paris, France
    ✱ Manager – Global AI & Change Transformation (Natixis)
    Managed the change management strategy framework for an international AI transformation (over 700 employees) by defining the vision, impacts, and adoption model, in coordination with business units, functions, and planned business use cases. Structured the system (governance, communication, training, KPIs). Results: strategic alignment between sponsor/teams, impact mapping, structured roadmap and timeline, establishment of an ambassador network ("AI champions") to accelerate adoption.

    ✱ Transformation & Change Management Manager – National Program (SNCF)
    Managed the change strategy for a national program impacting over 1,000 users across France, related to the deployment of an APS tool. Coordinated a cross-functional system involving about fifteen people (project team, consultants, business experts) and regional representatives, assessed impacts, and structured the adoption model (training, communication, KPIs, governance). Supported decision-making by the program management and executive committee. Results: contributed to a secure deployment, reduced social risks, improved buy-in and operational performance, and targeted project reorientation in certain areas.
    Transformation strategy Complex program management AI & digital transformation Governance & Operating Model Stakeholder engagement / adoption
  • Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage
    Board Member
    July 2021 - Today (4 years and 11 months)
    Participated in the governance of an independent authority: contributed to strategic and regulatory decisions in the fight against doping, analyzed complex cases (legal, ethical, scientific), and made collegial decisions. Contributed to defining orientations and priorities for sports integrity, and to the Agency's strategic discussions and projects, particularly in terms of training and prevention. Results: contributed to national and international impact decisions, strengthened the integrity and credibility of the anti-doping system, and enhanced prevention and awareness actions for athletes and federations.
    Strategic governance Complex decision-making Regulatory affairs / public policy Prevention & cultural transformation Institutional
  • Ippon Technologies,
    Transformation Consultant, Agile & Digital Transformation
    July 2018 - December 2021 (3 years and 5 months)
    Paris, France
    ✱ Manager / Agile Coach – Scrum Team Transformation
    Provided strategic support to 3 teams (about fifteen people) in their maturity development in agility: diagnosis, structuring of operating methods, and manager support. Contributed to the evolution of operating methods and decision-making. Results: improved collective efficiency, smoother interactions, enhanced autonomy, and embedded a continuous improvement dynamic.

    ✱ Consultant – Organizational Audit & Digital Transformation (French Athletics Federation)
    Conducted an organizational diagnosis of a federation (over 300,000 members): analyzed governance, decision-making processes, and tools. Facilitated workshops and produced structuring recommendations. Results: alignment of departments, identification of transformation priorities, structured digital roadmap.
    AI & digital transformation Transformation strategy Organizational transformation Strategic & organizational diagnosis collective performance

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Education

  • ESC Master
    Kedge Business School (Ex-Euromed)
    2010
    ESC Master Grande Ecole
  • Generalist program in partnership with Lagardère/Sciences Po
    Sciences Po
    2008
    Formation généraliste partenariat Lagardère/Sciences Po

Skill set

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