Chartered Institute Of Directors Nigeria Welcomes Dr Taiwo Nolas-Alausa As New CEO

The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria has officially announced the appointment of Dr Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General and Chief Executive Officer. His appointment comes after the completion of Mr Bamidele Alimi’s tenure on July 31, 2025, following two terms of service as DG/CEO.

In a statement, the institute described Nolas-Alausa as a seasoned learning and development consultant with over 20 years of experience. He is expected to spearhead the Institute’s strategic vision, with a strong emphasis on corporate governance, leadership development, and stakeholder engagement. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Adetunji Oyebanji, said the new DG/CEO’s expertise in human capital development and executive education would reinforce the Institute’s mission to promote “ethical leadership and boardroom excellence.”

Before his appointment, Nolas-Alausa held senior roles at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ISON Experiences, and Globacom. He has also designed and delivered training programmes for organisations across West and Southern Africa, including MTN, Airtel, Union Bank, and Multichoice. An academic and author, he holds a PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Babcock University, with additional degrees from the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. He has lectured at Lagos State University and served as an assessor for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.

With this new role, Dr Nolas-Alausa takes on the responsibility of implementing CIoD Nigeria’s strategic objectives and enhancing its influence within Nigeria’s corporate landscape.