Omolola Oshinlaja

Meet Omolola Oshinlaja, a powerhouse HR Consultant at Phare who’s spent the last 18+ years turning people strategies into business wins. With a deep expertise in human resources management, Omolola knows that a thriving workplace isn’t just about policies—it’s about empowering people, leveraging data, and aligning HR with business goals to drive real results. Whether she’s fine-tuning talent strategies, fostering positive workplace cultures, or using data analytics to boost performance, Omolola brings a sharp, strategic approach to every challenge.

Before stepping into the sporting industry as an HR Manager, Omolola was a Senior HR Business Partner at Ecobank, one of Africa’s largest Pan-African banks, operating in 36 countries with representative offices in Paris, Dubai, Johannesburg, and London. Her ability to work across borders and industries has given her a unique edge in understanding the complexities of global talent management, making her an invaluable asset to businesses looking to scale and sustain high-performing teams.

With a first degree in Economics, an MBA in Human Resources Management from the Paris Graduate School of Management, and an MSc in Human Resource Management from Kent Business School, UK, Omolola pairs academic excellence with real-world expertise. She’s a strong advocate for empowerment and capacity building, ensuring that employees aren’t just filling roles—they’re thriving in them.

When she’s not shaping HR strategies, Omolola is championing employee development, driving performance, and proving that HR, when done right, is the backbone of any successful organization. With her on board, businesses don’t just grow—they evolve.