The Team

                                                               TIEC UK TEAM

Olugbenga Ogunbode (CEO)

Email: olugbenga@tiec.co.uk

 

Olugbenga’s Profile

Olugbenga Ogunbode is the CEO/ Principal Consultant of TIEC. A company he co-founded in August 2004.Prior to founding TIEC, Olugbenga taught Law at a very popular college inCambridgeand still relishes the opportunity to teach Law and Politics when he can find the time. He has worked as an international education consultant for colleges and universities in theUK,USA,CanadaandNigeria. He has also consulted for governments and corporate organisations- focusing on international education as a change-agent.Olugbenga read law at Kings College London (UniversityofLondon).Olugbenga is a writer, speaker and columnist. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball and he remains an avid Arsenal fan albeit painful at times!

Email: olugbenga@tiec.co.uk

Jenny Thomas (Boarding Schools Director)

Email: Jenny@tiec.co.uk

  

Jenny’s Profile

Mrs Jenny Thomas joined TIEC in January 2011 as Boarding Schools Director. Mrs Jenny Thomas was the former Principal of Abbey College Manchester and Deputy Head at Giggleswick. Jenny brings with her several years of experience of theUKschools system as well as tremendous knowledge of the University system.Jenny has been a leader, manager and teacher for 30 years gaining a wide breadth of experience and skill across the range of school management and education. She has led Inset sessions in schools. Her experience spans across state: independent, boarding: day, co-educational: single sex lending itself to a good understanding across the educational sector.

 

Amos Akinwale (Team Leader Cambridge)

 E-mail:  Amos@tiec.co.uk

 Amos’s Profile

Amos is the Team Leader of TIEC Cambridge office as well as in charge of TIEC Student Welfare.

He has worked with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture as an Analyst, and AIXTRON International Cambridge as a SAP Analyst.
Amos studied Chemistry at the University of Ibadan, Youth coaching from The Coaching Academy London, and Neuro Linguistics Programming in London prior to working with TIEC.
Amos is a dynamic leader in music for more than 10 year,  He is currently the Music director, and Head of finance in RCCG Cambridge.
He is passionate about Music, motivation and encouraging people.

 Alma Chisholm (Associate Accommodation and Welfare services)

E-mail: Alma@tiec.co.uk

Alma’s Prifile

Alma is the accommodation and welfare associate at TIECCambridgeUKoffice. Prior to joining TIEC Alma worked in the Health Care sector for over 10 years.Alma studied counselling at Homerton College Cambridge.In her spare time she sings as part of her church choir and also has a great passion for cooking.


 

                                 TIEC Nigeria Team

 

Adekunle Babatunde (Team Leader, Abuja)

Email: kunle@tiec.co.uk

 Kunle’s Profile

Kunle Babatunde – Team Leader TIEC Abuja and Northern region.Kunle has also served in the department of project management of the local and national platform of AIESEC in Nigeria (the world’s largest international student and recent graduate run-organization focusing on leadership, management, exchange programmes, diversity and cultural excellence).

He has facilitated at conferences across Africa and Europe – an international perspective and dedication that continues to fuel his zeal in the field of international education consulting.Kunle studied Environmental Management at The University of Agriculture Abeokuta Ogun State and holds local as well as global environmental issues dearly.Top amongst his special interests are Fashion designing, Dance, Art, Music and Basketball!!!

 

Sarah Zobeashia (Team Leader, Lagos)

Email: Sarah@tiec.co.uk

 Sarah’s Profile

Sarah Zobeashia is a Senior Associate of TIEC, Lagos Nigeria Branch, where she currently leads the team.She joined TIEC as an Administrator in October 2008 and has worked in International Education industry till date.

Prior to working with TIEC, Sarah has worked with a renowned research company- Nielsen Nigeria – A Branch of Nielsen Multinational; where she worked as a researcher.She read Economics at University of Ilorin, Nigeria and presently seeking certification with Chartered Institute of Personnel Manager, Nigeria. She has passion for Baking, Reading motivational books and Singing.

 

Asabe Bingi (Trainee Associate)

Email: Asabe@tiec.co.uk

 

Asabe’s Profile

 

Asabe E. Bingi is an Associate with TIEC. She joined the company since 2009.A graduate of Finance from the University of Ilorin, with a passion for vast knowledge.In her spare time she loves to cook, watch movies with family and read. She can sing as well!

 
 

 Gideon Ihechiluru Ibeabuchi

Email: Gideon@tiec.co.uk

Gideon’s Profile

Gideon Ihechiluru Ibeabuchi, is an Associate with TIEC, serving in the Abuja branch. He joined TIEC in December 2009 and has been with the company since then.
Gideon has passion for Music, as he is currently working on his album, he also manages the group PHOENIX, one time Nescafe African Revelation- Nigeria.
In his spare time he sings, dances, plays soccer (He is also a very “religious” Arsenal Fan) and loves to travel.

  

 Aspire Team

Isabella E.C. Akinseye (Editor, Aspire magazine)

Email: Editor@theaspiremagazine.co.uk

 Secondary Education: Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Bishopshalt School (A-Levels)
Higher Education: University of Cambridge
Field: Education with English and Drama