Olamilekan Oladehinde

Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Explorer, Investor, Social entrepreneur

Olamilekan is a Sustainability Champion (SDG 13) and Decarbonisation Trainer committed to driving the global transition to net zero. Olamilekan holds BSc in Sociology and MSc in Business & Finance, he sits at the intersection of people, business, and planet, raising awareness within communities and organisations while delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that measurably reduce carbon emissions. He is passionate about building a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future, not just through conversation, but through actions, from guiding businesses on decarbonisation strategies and practising as a Certified FinOps Professional who understands that reducing AI and cloud spend is reducing carbon emission, to volunteering with local climate action groups across the United Kingdom and Africa, Olamilekan brings both professional/boardroom perspective and grassroots commitment.

Decarbonization, Sustainability, Innovation.

The future is in our hands, the Planet Earth existed before us and we have a responsibilty to preserve it for the coming generations, all hands must be on deck and the time is now!

FInOPs(Cloud), IT.

I have always believed that ideas, when shared boldly, can change the course of people’s lives. TED’s mission to spread knowledge and inspire action speaks directly to my work in decarbonisation training, sustainability, community empowerment, and innovative problem solving. To me, these are not just themes; they are the foundations of modern leadership. My journey into TEDx began after watching countless talks that moved me, challenged me, and pushed me to think differently. I realised the power of creating spaces where people can come together to share insights that spark change, fuel progress, and reimagine what is possible. Serving as the President of Visionary Voices at the University of Derby 25/26 further deepened my love for intentional gatherings where ideas are exchanged openly and courageously. TED’s mission reinforces my belief that when ideas are shared, communities grow stronger, and I feel it is only right that I contribute my voice and my efforts to that mission.

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