Olanrewaju Agunbiade
About Olanrewaju Agunbiade
Olanrewaju Agunbiade serves as the Programme and Project Management Lead at HSBC's Global Operations Chief Operating Office, bringing over 15 years of experience in PMO support across various sectors. His career includes roles at prominent institutions such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, Barclays, and BP, where he developed expertise in project governance and quality assurance.
Work at HSBC
Olanrewaju Agunbiade currently serves as the Programme and Project Management Lead within the Global Operations Chief Operating Office at HSBC. He has held this position since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked at HSBC in various capacities, including Senior PMO for the Financial Crime Risk Chief Operating Office from 2017 to 2018, and as Senior Portfolio Manager / POD Lead for the Enterprise Technology Chief Operating Office from 2018 to 2020. His experience at HSBC highlights his expertise in project management and operational leadership.
Previous Experience at Lloyds Banking Group
Agunbiade has extensive experience at Lloyds Banking Group, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Programme Planner in Payments and Business Services for six months in 2010, followed by a position as PMO Lead for the Global Payments Portfolio from 2010 to 2011. He continued to contribute to the organization as Portfolio PMO Lead/Business Manager from 2012 to 2015, and later as Compliance Regulatory and Change Portfolio - PMO Lead from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Lloyds Banking Group spanned over seven years.
Career at Other Financial Institutions
Agunbiade has held significant roles at other financial institutions. He worked briefly at Barclays as Portfolio PMO/Planning Lead in 2015. Additionally, he was employed at BP as Senior PMO from 2008 to 2010. His career also includes positions at AXA and Scottish Widows, where he served as Programme Office Analyst from 2007 to 2008 and from 2004 to 2006, respectively. His diverse experience across these organizations has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of project management.
Education and Expertise
Olanrewaju Agunbiade possesses over 15 years of experience in delivering PMO support and management information reporting solutions across various sectors, including Infrastructure, Regulatory, and Technology programmes. He has strong expertise in project governance, quality assurance, and change control. His ability to automate executive status reports has enhanced organizational insights and intelligence, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Professional Recognition
Agunbiade is recognized as an influential team player with a drive to succeed in fast-paced environments. His adaptability to evolving industry trends and organizational demands has been a key factor in his professional success. His contributions to project management and operational leadership have established him as a respected figure in his field.