Tunji Idowu is an executive advisor, board leader, and leadership development strategist with four decades of experience across the energy, corporate, development, and non-profit sectors.

As Founder and Managing Partner of BAAMI Advisory, he advises Boards, CEOs, and executive teams on leadership effectiveness, governance, organisational transformation, and stakeholder engagement. He brings strategic perspective grounded in extensive executive experience, helping leaders navigate complex decisions, communicate with clarity and lead effectively in high-stakes environments.

Tunji’s executive career includes senior leadership roles at Chevron, and the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND), where he served as Executive Director and Managing Trustee (2021-2025). During his tenure, he led large- scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives spanning economic development, peacebuilding and institutional strengthening, while elevating PIND’s global profile and expanding its funding base to include significant support from non-traditional sources. These initiatives contributed to development outcomes across Nigeria’s Niger Delta, a region of more than 30 million people.

Known for bridging boardroom strategy with grassroots realities, Tunji combines global executive experience with deep local insight. Through board service, mentoring, coaching and thought leadership, he continues to support the development of Africa’s next generation of leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs.