About Seun

Advocating for and Strengthening community

Inside Seun’s journey

Getting to know Seun — one moment at a time

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Career

Seun has built his professional banking career over more than fifteen years in Calgary, beginning as Manager of Professional Banking, then moving to Vice President of Commercial Banking, and later serving as Regional Vice President of Private Banking and Wealth Management. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with business owners, directly and indirectly. Motivated by a clear purpose, he shifted to private practice as a business consultant, helping companies with acquisition, consolidation, and growth strategies. Additionally, Seun and his wife have owned a Calgary-based business for the past 17 years, which has employed over 30 people since its start.

Community

Seun recently launched a platform called “My Right to Play (MRP)” to expand access to the resources needed for career growth and entrepreneurship. MRP has hosted over 350 Calgary business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs free of charge to equip them with relevant information that will help them access business capital and resources to successfully manage and grow their businesses. The program runs twice a year and is supported by major Canadian banks and a national accounting firm. I created this platform because I believe in expanding access and creating opportunities for Alberta business.

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Volunteering

I believe in the potential of people and the strength of collective community efforts, knowing that everyone benefits when the community succeeds. Seun has held roles such
as Public Relations Officer and President of the Yoruba Foundation Calgary (YFC), as well. as Vice President and President of The Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary (NCAC). He is also the past president of the African Canadian Golfers Club (ACGC), which has raised over $70,000 for the Calgary Community Kitchen. Furthermore, he serves as Treasurer for the Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge Community Association in Calgary and participates on various boards across Alberta.

Awards

Two-time recipient of the Convention Award and one-time recipient of the Gold award with a major Canadian Bank.
Community Leader of the Year – 2021
QUEEN ELIZABETH II’S Platinum Jubilee Award

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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES SUPPORTED

Seun has actively supported community organizations including:

Yoruba Foundation Calgary
Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary
African Canadian Golfers Club
Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge Community Association

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Built a successful banking leadership career in Calgary
Launched My Right to Play (MRP) entrepreneurship platform
Helped hundreds of entrepreneurs access business capital and resources
Raised significant funds for community initiatives
Built a business employing dozens of Albertans

LEADERSHIP ROLES

President – Nigerian Canadian Association of Calgary
President – Yoruba Foundation Calgary
Past President – African Canadian Golfers Club
Treasurer – Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge Community Association
Board participation across Alberta community organizations

PROJECTS LED

My Right to Play (MRP) A program designed to support entrepreneurs and business owners by providing access to business education, capital, and professional resources. The initiative has hosted over 350 entrepreneurs in Calgary and is supported by major Canadian banks and accounting firms.