Tonie Odeniyi is Director of Growth and Strategic Partnerships, with a career built at the intersection of cloud computing, strategic alliances, and transformation programs that help organisations innovate and scale. With deep expertise in strategic alliances forged through years in the AWS Cloud ecosystem, Tonie has a proven track record of implementing cloud solutions and programs across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa — driving transformations and enabling businesses to compete at the highest level.
Beyond a distinguished commercial career, Tonie was the Co-Founder and President of the Black Employees Network at Amazon UK — a testament to a deep commitment to building inclusive, high-performing cultures within large organisations. Tonie also holds a certification from MIT Professional Education in the New Space Economy, reflecting an appetite for learning about emerging technologies and a forward-looking perspective on new business models that help organisations innovate and grow.
A passionate advocate for the next generation of talent, Tonie is actively involved in mentoring early-career professionals and advising startups on how to scale effectively — bringing the same strategic thinking and operational rigour to founders and emerging leaders.
As a judge for the Business Book Awards, Tonie brings a practitioner’s lens — evaluating ideas not just for their intellectual merit, but for their real-world applicability in scaling businesses, forging partnerships, and navigating the complex landscape of modern enterprise.
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