Samson Olanipekun

Background

Samson Olanipekun is a business process transformation leader with more than 15 years of experience driving enterprise technology and business transformation across SaaS platforms, sales operations and global supply chains. He currently serves as a Program Manager at IBM, leading large‑scale SaaS transformation programs that align strategic objectives with execution through Agile delivery, governance frameworks and value‑realization disciplines.

His professional experience spans program management, software delivery leadership and supply chain strategy, providing a practical foundation for understanding how organizations navigate large‑scale transformation in complex, matrixed environments. Through his work, Olanipekun has observed firsthand the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on enterprise operating models, workforce structures and value‑creation strategies.

Research Interest

Olanipekun is pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration to translate this experience into applied research focused on AI‑driven organizational transformation. His research explores how enterprises can adopt AI to enhance productivity and innovation while preserving workforce sustainability, organizational trust and long‑term resilience.