Seyi Osiyemi

About Seyi Osiyemi

With a career spanning over two decades and four continents, I have built a track record of delivering innovative solutions in public transportation, infrastructure planning, and operations management. From the bustling cities of London, Lagos and Dubai to the dynamic transit systems of Kuwait, Uganda, and Australia, my work has been driven by a passion for enhancing mobility and creating sustainable transportation networks.Currently, as General Manager at WeDriveU, I oversee the operations and maintenance of the Charlotte Area Transit System bus system, with a responsibility of $100M+ budget. My previous roles include Director of Operations at Kuwait’s largest public transport operator and Chief Specialist at Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, where I contributed to projects like the Dubai Expo 2020 and implemented transformative technologies to improve service delivery.Throughout my career, I’ve led large-scale initiatives such as Africa’s largest urban bus reform project in Lagos, delivering $180M in infrastructure and fleet upgrades, and spearheading strategic transportation frameworks in Australia, including Logan City’s $2.5B Roads Infrastructure Plan. My expertise extends to transit planning/operations, P&L management, workforce management, stakeholder engagement, use of big data analytics and the deployment of cutting-edge technology solutions to boost operational efficiency.Whether restructuring business operations, managing diverse teams of over staff, or driving multimillion-dollar projects, I bring a global perspective and a solutions-driven mindset to every challenge. My work consistently bridges the gap between visionary planning and practical execution, ensuring long-term impact for cities and communities worldwide.I’m passionate about collaborating with stakeholders to create smarter, more sustainable transit systems that meet the evolving needs of modern urban environments. Let’s connect to explore how we can advance the future of global transit systems.Country Experience - United Kingdom, Australia, Uganda, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United States.

Experience

1. Member - Standing Committee on Transit Operations (Ap014)

   Transportation Research Board

   Aug 2025 — Present · US

   TRB is a program unit of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which provides independent, objective analysis and advice to the nation and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions.

Education

• Chifley Business

  Diploma, Project Management

  2011 — 2012

• Institute of Directors (IoD)

  Certificate, Company Direction Course (II)

  2019 — 2019

• Oxford Brookes University

  Msc, Transportation Planning

  2004 — 2006

Skills

• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Infrastructure
• Contract Management
• Project Delivery
• Company Management
• Transportation Planning
• Urban Planning
• Feasibility Studies
• Community Engagement
• Transportation
• Business Management
• Sustainability
• Rail Planning
• Road Traffic
• Bus
• Leadership
• Rail
• Highways
• Transport Modelling
• Public Transport
• Management
• International Project Management
• Organizational Development
• Project Planning
• Land Use Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Urban
• Proposal Writing
• Policy
• Public Sector
• Team Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Sustainable Development
• Traffic Engineering
• Business Planning
• Public Transport Planning
• Urban Bus Operations
• Government
• Project Management