Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni
About Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni
Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni serves as the Programme Development Manager at Save the Children UK, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in project management, she focuses on building business partnerships and promoting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Work at Save the Children
Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni has served as Programme Development Manager at Save the Children UK since 2021. In this role, she leads a Global Impact Initiative that emphasizes innovation within the UK Network. Her responsibilities include developing strategic programs that address social issues, particularly through collaboration with UK businesses on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She has also executed two successful webinar series focusing on critical topics such as Black Lives Matter and the intersection of business with sustainable development.
Previous Experience at UN Global Compact Network UK
Before joining Save the Children, Cynthia worked as a Project Manager at UN Global Compact Network UK from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she engaged UK businesses in activities related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her role involved facilitating partnerships and promoting initiatives aimed at fostering corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Educational Background
Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master’s Degree in Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development from King's College London, studying from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations with Chinese Mandarin at Nottingham Trent University from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she pursued Mandarin Studies at Beijing Language and Culture University from 2014 to 2015. Her early education includes the International Baccalaureate at Richmond upon Thames College from 2008 to 2010.
Career at Department for International Development
Cynthia worked at the Department for International Development as a Communications and Project Coordinator from 2012 to 2013 in Beijing City, China. In this role, she was involved in communication strategies and project coordination, contributing to international development initiatives.
Experience at Apple
From 2015 to 2018, Cynthia Adebiyi Yekinni worked as a Technician at Apple in White City. This position allowed her to develop technical skills and customer service expertise, which complemented her later roles in project management and program development.