Office of the Director – School of Vocational & Entrepreneurship Studies (SVES)
Mr. Oluwaseun Bodunde (B.Sc., MBA)
Director, SVES
Professional Biography
Oluwaseun Bodunde is a strategy consultant, entrepreneur, and technology leader with over a decade of experience driving business growth, digital transformation, innovation, and operational excellence across the financial services, technology, infrastructure, and startup sectors.
Throughout his career, Seun has held consulting and leadership roles with globally recognized organizations, including McKinsey & Company, Mastercard Advisors, and Enipro Partners, where he advised multinational corporations, financial institutions, startups, and public sector institutions on growth strategy, product development, operational improvement, investment readiness, and market expansion initiatives.
His professional achievements include delivering multimillion-dollar cost optimization programs, leading digital platforms generating over $65 million in annual revenue, supporting infrastructure financing transactions exceeding $500 million, and driving innovation and expansion projects across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. His expertise spans strategy, entrepreneurship, technology, business development, digital innovation, and organizational transformation.
Seun holds a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) from the prestigious Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, USA, with concentrations in Strategy, Corporate Finance, and Artificial Intelligence. He is a recipient of the Merit Scholarship Award and a distinguished Smith Fellow.
He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (Second Class Upper Division) from the University of Lagos, where he served as Vice President of the University of Lagos Engineering Society, demonstrating an early commitment to leadership, excellence, and service.
As Director of the School of Vocational Studies & Entrepreneurship at Eternity Stone Training Academy, Seun is passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. He is committed to bridging the gap between technical competence and entrepreneurial success by equipping learners with practical skills, business acumen, innovative thinking, and the confidence to create sustainable enterprises that contribute meaningfully to economic growth and societal development.
Under his leadership, the School seeks to produce graduates who are not only technically proficient but also capable of creating jobs, building businesses, and driving innovation in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.
Welcome Message
"Welcome to the School of Vocational & Entrepreneurship Studies, the largest and most diverse school within the Eternity Stone Training Academy (ESTA). We live in a rapidly changing world where technical skills, innovation, and entrepreneurship have become essential drivers of personal success and national development. Unfortunately, many talented individuals possess academic qualifications but lack the practical skills required by industry and the confidence needed to create their own opportunities. Our school was established to address this challenge.
Through practical, hands-on, industry-relevant training, we equip learners with competencies that enable them to secure employment, become self-employed, launch successful businesses, and contribute meaningfully to economic development. Our programs span welding and fabrication, fitting and machining, electrical and instrumentation technology, solar design and installation, computer-aided design, plumbing and pipefitting technology, enterprise development, and the upcoming Center for Agricultural Mechanization & Equipment Technology (CAMET).
We are particularly passionate about developing a new generation of technical professionals and entrepreneurs who can build industries, solve practical problems, and create jobs. Whether you are a school leaver, graduate, artisan, entrepreneur, career changer, corporate employee, or institution seeking workforce development solutions, there is a place for you within our school.
I invite industry leaders, equipment manufacturers, corporate organizations, development agencies, and government institutions to partner with us in building a skilled workforce capable of driving Nigeria's industrial transformation. We also welcome scholarship sponsors and donors who share our commitment to youth empowerment and economic inclusion. Together, we can develop the skilled professionals and entrepreneurs who will shape the future of Nigeria and Africa. We look forward to welcoming you."
Mr. Oluwaseun Bodunde (B.Sc., MBA)
Director, School of Vocational & Entrepreneurship Studies (SVES)