Senior Project Executive, Industry Leader, and Advisor in Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Akin Oni is a globally recognized Senior Project Executive, Industry Leader, and Strategic Advisor in Energy, Mining and Infrastructure. With decades of unparalleled experience spanning continents and industries – including Oil & Gas, LNG, Refining, Mining, and Infrastructure – Akin has built a legacy of delivering megaprojects, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of capital investment strategies. His influence extends beyond projects to mentorship, governance, and thought leadership, making him a highly sought-after voice in the global energy sector.
Mastering Project Execution at Scale
Akin’s career has been defined by his ability to orchestrate the successful planning and execution of multi-billion-dollar megaprojects, ensuring that they are not only delivered on time and under budget but also strategically aligned with long-term business growth and industry evolution.
Akin has held senior leadership positions at some of the world’s asset-intensive businesses, where he played a pivotal role in major oil, gas, LNG, refining and mining projects across the United States, Canada, Australia, Chile, Japan, Nigeria, and the UK. His expertise in functional management, contract administration, and investment evaluation has made him an invaluable asset to executive leadership teams in some of the world’s most complex and capital-intensive industries.
Beyond Execution: A Thought Leader in Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Akin is more than a project executive; he is a visionary strategist committed to shaping the future of energy, mining and infrastructure development. He has led research and authored industry frameworks on Operating Excellence in Capital Investment Management, Transaction Evaluation in M&A, and Risk-Informed Decision Making. His ability to translate technical complexities into actionable business intelligence sets him apart as a thought leader who drives change at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and corporate governance.
As a sought-after speaker, mentor, and advisor, Akin has shared his insights with global business leaders, project professionals, and emerging industry talents, offering them a roadmap to high-impact leadership, sustainable project execution, and career excellence. His leadership curriculum on Project Management Competency Framework has equipped hundreds of professionals in the Oil, Gas, Mining, and Power industries with the tools to excel in their careers.
Leadership that Inspires, Teams that Deliver
At the heart of Akin’s leadership philosophy is a commitment to people, planning, and performance – a guiding principle that has consistently led to the transformation of teams, projects, and organizations. His leadership is defined by:
- A results-driven yet people-centric approach – building high-performing teams that thrive in innovation, execution discipline, and operational excellence.
- A relentless focus on governance and compliance – ensuring that organizations operate with transparency, integrity, and adherence to global best practices.
- A culture of continuous learning and mentorship – helping professionals and teams unlock their full potential through structured knowledge transfer and strategic career development.
As a 2-Time Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), past District Leader and past President of 2 Toastmasters Clubs, Akin is also an expert communicator and influencer, known for articulating complex industry challenges in a way that inspires action, alignment, and excellence.
Values that Elevate Organizations
Akin Oni operates with a core set of values encapsulated in the acronym R-A-I-S-E:
- Respect – Treating everyone with dignity and fairness.
- Authenticity – Leading with transparency and consistency.
- Integrity – Upholding ethical leadership and decision-making.
- Service – Committing to mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and industry advancement.
- Excellence – Setting the bar for performance, innovation, and operational discipline.
He firmly believes that great leadership is about inspiring people, creating impact, and leaving industries better than they were found. His influence is not just measured by projects delivered or dollars saved, but by the lasting cultural and operational transformations he drives.
A Legacy of Impact, A Future of Influence
From shaping the future of Energy and infrastructure development to mentoring the next generation of industry leaders and deploying AI tools, Akin Oni’s career is a testament to what is possible when technical expertise, strategic insight, and people-first leadership come together. His unique ability to balance business acumen with engineering mastery has solidified his reputation as a global authority in project execution and industry transformation.
As energy, mining and infrastructure sectors navigate an era of digital transformation, sustainability imperatives, and evolving market dynamics, Akin remains at the forefront, guiding companies, executives, and professionals towards strategic resilience, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.