Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye | Chief Strategy Officer
Retail Supermarkets Nigeria (Shoprite, Nigeria)

Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye is a visionary business leader, strategist, and advocate for women’s empowerment with over two decades of experience across retail, FMCG, consulting, and technology. As the Chief Strategy Officer of Shoprite Nigeria, Bunmi has been instrumental in driving the company’s post-acquisition transformation, leading market expansion, digital innovation, and operational excellence. Her strategic leadership has ensured Shoprite’s continued success as a key player in Africa’s retail industry.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Bunmi is deeply committed to mentoring and advocating for women’s leadership. She is an alumni mentor with Women in Africa (WIA) Mentoring by Deloitte and the Cherie Blair Foundation and the founder of Geek Girls Africa and the convener of African Women in Governance. Through these initiatives, she has empowered countless women to break barriers and excel in their careers. Her dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion has earned her recognition as one of Inspiring Fifty Africa’s most influential women in technology.
As the Founder & CEO of Atunda Consulting, Bunmi provides strategic advisory services to organizations across Africa, helping them achieve sustainable growth through innovation and transformation. Her expertise spans strategy development, digital transformation, consumer behavior analysis, and organizational change.

Bunmi holds a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Sheffield and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Benin. A certified Change Management practitioner and fellow of the International Association of Strategy Consultants, she combines technical expertise with strategic vision to deliver impactful solutions.
At Seamless Africa 2025 in Johannesburg, Bunmi will share her insights on leveraging technology to transform retail operations while championing inclusive leadership. Her session promises to inspire attendees to embrace innovation, empower women leaders, and drive sustainable growth in Africa’s evolving business landscape.