Ini is a results-driven C-Suite executive with over 20 years' management expertise in research, project management, civil construction and the road maintenance industry who believes that you can do whatever you set your mind to, just stay determined long enough to achieve your true potential. Perseverance is the key. Dedicated to strategic planning, cost efficient reforms, process efficiency, business growth and sustainability.

Holds a verifiable track-record of exceeding project KPIs, coaching and mentoring teams, inspiring and sustaining team efficacy while directing development projects through multifunctional units across Nigeria.

A scholar-practitioner who reflects on challenges and understands the options that abound through theory and research. The greatest aspiration is to effect a positive change within personal circles and on the society as a whole. Has published papers, presented conference papers and provides reviews. Received best reviewer award for Strategy-as-Practice track at the 2021 British Academy of Management conference.

Jacqueline takes the approach of learning together where the art of conversation is but one vital learning tool. With online and virtual meetings increasing throughout these unusual times, group discussions help disseminate knowledge through shared experience and pragmatic dialogue; as well as checking in that we are each OK. To quote Randolph Bourne: 'A good discussion increases the dimensions of everyone who takes part.'

With over 30 years in the private, public and academic sectors, Jacqueline combines academic endeavours with practice. She has covering strategy development through to operational delivery, compliance and regulation, seeking to apply her learnings in each organisation she’s worked in or on, across volunteering, academia and Board roles. In combining academia with depth of practical application, Jacqueline has drawn on her various qualifications to enhance her experience and improve her business document and report writing to Board level and publishing.

Jacqueline is currently completing her Doctorate of Business Administration based on an action learning approach as part of her ongoing scholar-practitioner learning. She has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented conference papers, and provided peer reviews for both; along with being a co-chair for the strategy track of the Strategy Special Interest Group at the British Academy of Management. Jacqueline is currently combining her strategy to operations delivery consulting with teaching undergraduate and masters subjects at various universities, as well as recently developing and delivering a case-study masters level subject.