Taofeeq Ashiru

Taofeeq Ashiru is an Instructor of Management at Loyola University New Orleans' College of Business, with adjunct roles at Southern New Hampshire University, New England Institute of Business, and Cambridge College. He combines 30+ years of industry experience (primarily at Shell) with academic expertise in project management, innovation, and supply chain optimization. As a consultant for ProjectInnovation720 LLC, he employs data-driven strategies to support organizational transformation.

Education:

• DBA in Project Management, Capella University
• Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics, Harvard Business Analytics Program
• Executive MBA, University of Toledo
• Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply, Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK)
• M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, University of Lagos
• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University

Research Focus: His interdisciplinary work bridges engineering rigor and business strategy, emphasizing practical applications in innovation lifecycle management, process optimization, and data analytics. He supervises graduate research but maintains an industry-applied focus rather than theoretical publications.

Professional Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP®)
• Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional (MCIPS)
• Certified NVivo Expert
• Black Belt Innovation Management Licensed Practitioner