Tunde Akindele is the Global Head of Strategy for the Ratings division of S&P Global. He is responsible for strategy development, corporate development & strategic partnerships, innovation, and strategic planning.

Prior to S&P Global, Tunde led strategy development and execution for Verizon’s Global Network and Technology division, where he was responsible for developing technology & product strategies, innovation management, and strategic partnerships across industry verticals within the company, Tunde previously held responsibilities for deal negotiation, growth strategy, strategic planning, corporate venturing and M&A evaluation within Verizon.

Prior to Verizon, Tunde worked with IXL Center, where he helped fortune 100 corporations develop strategies and commercialize innovative business concepts. Tunde previously held regional leadership role in a multinational telecommunication provider in Nigeria, successfully designing sales expansion strategies, and leading significant business turnaround initiatives.

Tunde sits on the Advisory Board of the Global Innovation Management Institute, and the Global Council of Innovative Organizations. Until recently, he was the North America Co-Chair of the GSMA Digital Industries Forum. Tunde is passionate about leadership, he is a leadership trainer coach, and a frequent speaker at innovation management and VC events. In addition, he spends time mentoring startups and small businesses