Board of Directors
Dr. Tola Agunbiade, Fellow Global Business Analyst and Consultant (FGBAC) and accomplished Business and Careerpreneurship Consultant, continues to shape the landscape of entrepreneurship and vocational training across Africa. With a Doctorate Fellow of The Institute of Certified Business Analysts and Consultants, Tola stands out among Africa's elite business strategists, equipped with profound expertise in business analysis, career development, and consultancy.
In 2009, Tola Co-founded CareerCaptains International, a transformative organization recognized for its contributions to People and Organizational Development, Financial Empowerment, and Vocational Advancement. His vision is to foster a thriving small business sector that fuels job creation, sustainable community growth, and long-term economic development.
Tola's credentials include a Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Yaba College of Technology in Lagos Nigeria, an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies and Management from the Chartered Institute of Financial and Investment Analysts, Ghana. Registered member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals. He exemplifies excellence in organizational standards and employee well-being.
Having transitioned from a traditional career in Quantity surveying to a focus on people development in 2007, Tola embraced his passion for empowering others. Known for his versatility as a Talent Management Specialist and Potential Development Strategist, he has built a legacy of innovation and discipline, inspiring the next generation of African leaders to craft empowered futures for themselves and their communities.
As a visionary and advocate for enterprise, Dr. Tola Agunbiade’s work leaves an enduring impact on countless aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders, paving the way for a future of resilience and opportunity.
Manuels is the Co-founder and Director of Operations at CareerCaptains International. A dynamic information Technologist and business manager. He started his entrepreneurial journey in the year 2007 in Software & Website Development through partnerships and collaborations.
In his passion to see people succeed has been part of innovations that has trained over 20, 000 people mostly women in different vocational fields to make them creator of jobs and opportunities for others.
He has served as a private consultant to various growing institutions that includes Institute of Business Technology Management of Nigeria, EDEXCEL University amongst others.
He is a First Class graduate of Information Technology from BlueCrest College (University of Education, Winneba), Ghana.
Dr. James has twenty-eight (28) years working experience in accounting, auditing, credit control, marketing,investigation, project management and entrepreneurship. He was the first employee of Quality Insurance Company and served from 1996 to 2018 (22)years in accounting, auditing and credit control departments. He worked as a lead consultant to many companies. He is a Software developer in accounting, payroll, school fees, church and school terminal report. Dr. James is the CEO/Lead Consultant for Cham Consult since 1994 where he trained many management and staff in various capacities. Dr. James has done consultancy for over 200 companies both local and international. He belongs to various professional bodies both local and international.
Dr. James is a Financial & Management Lead Consultant.He holds Professional Doctorate in Project Management and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Project Management Professionals-Ghana. He holds Master of Business Administration-MBA in Marketing. He also holds another Master of Business Administration-MBAin Management, Sales Development & Entrepreneurship. His first-degree, Bachelor of Science (Bsc) was in Accounting & Finance. He is also an Accounting Technician. James is a Chartered Financial and Investment Analyst and also Certified Business Analysts & Consultants. James is a Forensic Investigator and he is a member of Institute of Internal Auditors-Ghana James holds various positions such as; President/Executive Director of After May Heart Global Foundation, Ghana and a Board member of the Foundation in USA, Vice President for Institute of Certified Business Analyst in-charge of Finance and Administration, ICT committee member of Institute of Project Management Professionals-Ghana.
He had Humanitarian award from After My Heart Global Foundation, USA for his contribution to humanity.