Our Team – Scafato Consulting

Scafato Consulting Ltd – Your Partner in Organizational Excellence Driving Growth Through Strategic Consulting Expertise in Management & Leadership Building Stronger Organizations

Our Team

The Scafato Consulting team is comprised of seasoned professionals with a passion for helping organizations thrive. We bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to every engagement, ensuring comprehensive and insightful solutions.

Our Dedicated Professionals

Meet the Scafato Consulting Team

At Scafato Consulting, our people are our greatest asset. We are a team of dedicated consultants, trainers, and strategists committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We combine deep industry expertise with a collaborative approach, working closely with organizations to achieve their goals.

Solomon Kpandei (Ph.D)

Executive Consultant/CEO

Paul Nwolisa

Seasoned Business Leader | Executive Mentor | Leadership Trainer | Author

Oluwafolakemi Juliet Ferreira

MILR (Hons), B.A (Hons), FIPMA, CIPM

Mr. Daniel Aniekan Bassey

B.Sc. Accounting, M.A (Leadership), AGIPM, CPM.

Our Esteemed Clientele

Building Partnerships for Success

At Scafato Consulting, we are privileged to partner with a diverse range of organizations across Nigeria. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships based on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to achieving exceptional results. Our client-centric approach ensures that we understand their unique needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive sustainable growth.

Partner with the Scafato Consulting Team

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Position your organization for sustained success. Contact Scafato Consulting today to discuss your unique needs and explore how our tailored solutions and experienced team can strategically benefit your organization. Join the ranks of leading companies who trust us to drive organizational excellence.

Oluwafolakemi Juliet Ferreira

Chief Operating Officer | Strategic HR Leader | Organizational Development Expert

MILR (Hons), B.A (Hons), FIPMA, CIPM

Email Address: seun.adebiyi@scafatoconsulting.com

Profile

Oluwafolakemi Juliet Ferreira is a highly accomplished professional with a distinguished 23-year career marked by unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and a versatile skill set in Strategic HR Leader and Organizational Development Expert. Her comprehensive experience spans HR operations, strategic planning, and change management, consistently driving success across diverse business functions.

She holds a Master’s in Industrial and Labour Relations (MILR Hons) from the University of Ibadan and a Bachelor’s in English (B.A Hons) from Obafemi Awolowo University. Folakemi is a proud member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) and holds the esteemed designation of Fellow of the Institute of Personnel Managers and Administrators (FIPMA).

Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Alan&Grant Business Solutions LTD, Folakemi is a pivotal leader overseeing day-to-day HR operations and supporting the firm’s overall operational strategy. Her role underscores her capacity to translate strategic vision into effective execution.

Prior to her current role, Folakemi held diverse and impactful positions at Sterling Bank Plc., including Regional Education Business, Regional Sales Manager, Service Manager, and Head of Operations/Funds Transfer Officer/Customer Service Officer. In these roles, she consistently demonstrated multifaceted expertise in strategic planning, change management, and a proven ability to surpass revenue targets.

Folakemi’s extensive experience is complemented by her steadfast commitment to personal and professional development, evidenced by her active participation in various leadership training programs and certifications. Renowned for her effective communication and public speaking abilities, alongside strong problem-solving skills, she is a results-oriented professional with a strategic mindset. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, coupled with her exceptional leadership acumen, positions her as a dynamic contributor capable of driving significant success within any organization.

Solomon Kpandei (Ph.D)

Executive Consultant/CEO, Scafato Consulting Ltd.

Ph.D (Strategic Leadership), MBA, FICBC, ACIPM, ANIM

Profile

Dr. Solomon Kpandei is a strategic leadership expert, global consultant, and human capital strategist. He is the Executive Consultant/CEO at Scafato Consulting Ltd, a management and business consulting firm. He has over 24 years of experience covering business management/development, Human Resource Management, administration, and consulting. He has worked with organizations and on projects across private and public institutions as well as Not-for-Profits. Recent key projects include Organizational Analysis and Strategic Workshops with the School of Politics, Policy & Governance Abuja (as an independent consultant with Como-Consult Germany, Nov 2023-May 2024) and a Strategic Thinking and Planning Program for Public/Civil Servants of the Edo State Government (as an external consultant, Aug 2023). He has led many change initiatives and is passionate about leadership education and organizational excellence.

He holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D) in strategic leadership (with concentration in global consulting) from the School of Business and Leadership, Regent University, Virginia, USA (2022), and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Business School Netherlands (2015). Dr. Kpandei is a member of the executive management of Daystar Christian Centre Lagos and a senior faculty member at Daystar Leadership Academy for over 16 years. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Bonmenebari Leadership Foundation, organizers of the annual Lagos Leadership Conference, and is a member of the Board of Governors for Role Model Schools Lagos.

Dr. Kpandei regularly speaks at business seminars, conferences, and management retreats. In 2024, he featured as a speaker/facilitator on “Good Morning BSN,” an online global knowledge-sharing session by Business School Netherlands. In November 2024, he was part of the team grading global undergraduate student completions at the 26th Global Conference of the International Leadership Association (ILA) in Chicago, USA. Between 2003 and 2004, he was involved in institutional and strategy development projects for several banks, notably “Project Blast” for then Standard Trust Bank during the Banking Consolidation.

He brings his experience to bear in leadership, strategic foresight, organizational culture, organizational development, performance management, and Human Resource Development. Dr. Kpandei is a member of the International Leadership Association (ILA) USA, a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Business Consultants (FICBC), an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM), and an Associate Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (ANIM). In December 2023, he authored the book “Building Effective Leadership Style to Enhance Growth and Development,” published by Lambert Academic Publishers, translated into six European languages, and available on Amazon.com.

He is married to Joan Kpandei, a certified grief and bereavement counsellor, and they are blessed with three children.

Paul Nwolisa

Executive Mentor | Leadership Trainer | Author

BSc, MBA, FCIB, FICBC, ACIEN, ACIM

Profile

Paul Nwolisa is a seasoned business leader and executive mentor with over three decades of experience driving strategic growth and fostering organizational success across diverse industries, including Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Commercial Trading, and Human Capital Development. His extensive career encompasses expertise in business startups, personnel management, strategic planning, and operational process optimization.

Holding an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Marketing, Paul’s commitment to professional development is further demonstrated by his fellowships at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB) and the Institute of Certified Business Consultants Nigeria (FICBC). He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Economists of Nigeria (ACIEN) and the Chartered Institute of Management of Nigeria (ACIM). His academic achievements include alumni status from Lagos Business School and IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain.

A passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, Paul mentors emerging business owners with a focus on sustainable wealth creation. He is the publisher of “SEEDS,” a financial empowerment magazine, and the host of “Moment of Change,” a weekly program dedicated to enhancing financial literacy. His dedication to nurturing talent is evident in his volunteer work as a Senior Faculty Member and leader at the Daystar Business Academy (DBA) and his service as Registrar of the Daystar Skills Acquisition Program (DSAP), where he empowered entrepreneurs with crucial technical and business skills. He also recently served as a Deputy President and Council member of the Institute of Certified Business Consultants, Nigeria.

As a sought-after leadership trainer and coach, Paul collaborates with organizations and emerging entrepreneurs in the startup ecosystem. Currently, as President/CEO of Empire Group, he leads a diversified portfolio spanning Management & Financial Consulting, Auto Engineering, Oil & Gas, Business Development, and Product Merchandising.

Mr. Daniel Aniekan Bassey

Management Consultant | Project Manager | Financial Specialist

B.Sc. (Accounting), M.A (Leadership), AGIPM, CPM

Email Address: seun.adebiyi@scafatoconsulting.com

Profile

Mr. Daniel Aniekan Bassey is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of resourceful working experience spanning Information Technology, Hospitality, Investment Banking, and Management Consulting. His expertise encompasses project management, financial analysis, accounting, and leadership development, with a strong track record in diverse sectors.

Mr. Bassey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Calabar and a Master of Arts in Christian Leadership from the Redeemed Bible School College (RCBC). He is a Chartered Project Manager (CPM) through the Global Institute of Project Management (GIPM – Malaysia) and holds a Certificate of Achievement in the John Maxwell Leadership Training Programme. He also earned a Diploma in Business Administration.

His extensive career includes roles as an Accountant in the Information Technology industry with Honeyland Supertech Limited and Karatgold Limited, and in the Hospitality Sector at Food Concept Limited (operators of Chicken Republic). In the financial services world, he contributed to Investment Banking and Asset Management at Flagship Asset Managers Limited and later served as Head, Corporate Support Services at Stacoprime Capital Limited, after experience in the company’s Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Marketing departments.

Mr. Bassey further leveraged his skills as Head, Special Projects and PA to the Group Managing Director at Sycamore Consulting Limited (a Tax Consulting firm) and as PA to the Group Managing Director of Cosse Group (an Integrated Marketing Communication Company). Most recently, he was the Project Manager for Jacinth Consulting Limited, a Financial/Tax and Management Consulting firm, where he notably led the Asset Verification project for Motor Vehicles under the Office of the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Lagos in 2019.

He is a member of several professional bodies, including:

Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
International Association of Project Managers (IAPM)
Student Member, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CIS)

He is married to Mrs. Inem Mercy Bassey, and they are blessed with three children. He is also a Deacon in the RCCG