The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy, Dr Olasunkade Azeez, has been appointed a member of the International Federation of Training and Development Organisations Board’s Committee on International Conference and Certification, effective January 2026.

The appointment was confirmed in a statement signed on Monday by IFTDO Board Chair, Dr Patti Phillips. The organisation described Azeez as a highly respected leader in learning and development, leadership, and strategy development in Nigeria and across Africa.

It stated, “The board is especially grateful to him for sharing his talents with the Accreditation Committee. The project to launch a robust and globally recognised accreditation programme is essential to not only IFTDO but the HRD community at large. Your leadership will undoubtedly steer this next chapter of IFTDO’s mission.”

Azeez, who has over two decades of experience managing professional bodies in Nigeria and abroad, said the appointment presents an opportunity to represent emerging markets and regional training ecosystems, ensuring inclusive accreditation pathways and contributing to global standards in learning and development.

He has served on the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, as Vice President of the Nigerian Institute of Training and Development, and as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Change Management Institute International. He also pioneered the Nigeria Chapter of the Chartered Institute of Leadership and Governance, USA.

Currently, Azeez is Group Head of Human Resources at Resort International Ltd, a leading Nigerian conglomerate with interests in aviation, construction, hospitality, and real estate.

In his IFTDO committee role, he will review and refine accreditation standards, develop guidance materials, represent emerging markets, and support accreditation education programmes for individuals and organisations worldwide.

IFTDO, headquartered in the United Kingdom, connects leaders, HR professionals, and learning and development experts from over 25 countries. Since 1972, it has championed innovation, inclusion, and workforce development, providing a platform for global collaboration and knowledge sharing.