Ayoola Lapite is an experienced product leader with over 15 years of expertise in driving innovation and optimizing product strategies within the technology and customer service industries. His career has been centered on building and leading cross-functional teams to develop solutions that enhance user experience, streamline business processes, and maximize operational efficiency. He is highly skilled in integrating data-driven decision-making into the development cycle, ensuring that product roadmaps align with both business goals and user needs.
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoola completed his primary education at Corona Primary School and attended Atlantic Hall Secondary School for his secondary education. He furthered his studies in the United States, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech University. His pursuit of excellence led him to Duke University, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Engineering Management. In addition to his academic credentials, he has acquired several professional certificates and licenses across the IT, soccer, and food industries.
With a career spanning over a decade and a half, Ayoola has held significant roles at leading companies such as Dell Technologies, Capgemini, and Charles Schwab. His ability to deliver impactful solutions has resulted in cost savings and improved operational efficiency for these organizations. At Dell, he led multiple product teams, implementing strategic innovations and process optimizations that saved the company millions. His expertise lies in defining clear product strategies, managing complex product roadmaps, and driving growth by aligning teams and resources with key business objectives.
Ayoola’s professional strengths include product management, user-centered design, data-driven decision-making, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic road mapping. Beyond his professional endeavors, he has a passion for soccer, diverse cuisines, traveling, and supporting educational causes.
At the core of Ayoola’s mission is a deep commitment to helping others succeed. Whether through developing products that simplify work and drive efficiencies, coaching young soccer players to improve their skills, or sponsoring children’s education, he strives to be a support system for those around him, empowering them to achieve their goals.