Ore Ajakaiye

 What’s your current position? 

I currently work as a Senior Finance Manager and I am responsible for overseeing the financial plan for my Business Unit at the P&G Mehoopany Plant. This includes budget and risk management, operational analysis and financial forecasting, reporting and reconciliation. In summary, as the finance person at the plant for my business unit, I analyze financial data and make recommendations to senior leadership to support decision making and drive business success.

What would you say most motivates you to do the work you do? 

I am quite attracted to paths that allow me to leverage the power of relationships, data and problem solving capability to resolve current business challenges and/or unlock new possibilities. Most importantly, sustained motivation for me comes from knowing that I am part of a team that places utmost value on serving the community and each other. I am very passionate about forming long-lasting relationships, personal growth and learning new cultures through travel and experience

Did you have any key mentors or people who deeply influenced who you are? 

I’ve had (and still have) a few key mentors who have played significant role in my growth and development. I’ll focus on my career development and reference in particular my first manager ever. I personally believe the relationship we fostered, the room for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking demonstrated, encouraged and allowed with the support and constant demand for excellence solidify my work ethic and grit in my career.

When did you graduate from LL? 

I graduated in June 2022. I really enjoyed and appreciated the collaboration that LL has with practitioners and industry experts. Most importantly, the ability to leverage their expertise to broaden the breadth of leadership development topics that the program can offer.

I think my team nailed it, especially the Gazebo in the park (all pun intended). The teamwork and leadership qualities demonstrated by my team members throughout the process of revamping the Mercatili Segilia Park was incredible. What was fascinating to me was the different level of ingenuity and resourcefulness that each team member brought to the team and how it was put together imperfectly to deliver a perfect outcome. Now, that’s leadership in action.

What is your favorite quote and why?

Always be a believer that whatever happens, even the good stuff, should lead to better things

Anything else fun you would like us to know?

Outstanding challenge from majority in the team to me, which I gladly accept, is to successfully bring back the team together for a reunion. So Moosic Park team, we have to do it 😊!!!