NIYI ADESANYA
Business Re-engineering Consultant. An award-winning Leadership/Performance Expert and Author.
Niyi Adesanya is a leading figure in African consulting, celebrated for transforming organisational
development and leadership strategy. As a trusted adviser to CEOs and executives, he applies business
acumen and the MACE procedure to help organisations reengineer and improve performance. His
coaching and consultancy engagements have delivered substantial results for clients, with gains ranging
from 63% to 313%.
A renowned performance strategist and keynote speaker, Niyi energises audiences with practical insights
that inspire change. His flagship Niyi Adesanya Leadership Bootcamp — Africa’s premier leadership
pilgrimage — attracts industry leaders worldwide for immersive learning and applied leadership practice.
As CEO of FifthGear Plus, he provides consultancy, recruitment, and publishing services to major
organisations, while chairing strategic sessions that unlock corporate potential. Niyi is also the author of
six books on public speaking, leadership, and peak performance, extending his influence through written
guidance and frameworks.
His awards include Nigeria’s Foremost Performance Strategist (Middle East Africa Business Award),
Leadership Coach of the Year (Top 10 Magazine), and the African Prize for Leadership Excellence, and he
holds an Honorary Doctorate in Transformational Leadership from Myles University. Collectively, his roles
as adviser, author, and speaker underscore a sustained commitment to leadership excellence and
organisational impact.
