Yemi Akindoju is President of Vanity Fashions Limited. Vanity Fashions Limited proudly embraces
supplier diversity and inclusion as integral components of our business strategy, actively
seeking opportunities to collaborate with leading corporations across Canada, the US, and
Europe. Originating from humble beginnings in 1989 in Nova Scotia, Vanity Fashions has
evolved into a national distributor of premium-quality jewelry, serving over 4,000 locations
nationwide and in select parts of the US. We take immense pride in our diverse and inclusive
workforce, comprising over 48 dedicated team members supported by 49 independent
representatives nationwide a privately owned and operated Canadian company founded in 1989 and
a leader in the fashion jewellery industry.
Prior to this, Yemi worked with Scotiabank for over 13 years, where he retired as a senior client
relationship manager – commercial banking. Immediately prior to immigrating to Canada in 2001, Yemi
was a Senior Executive and head of commercial banking at Sterling Bank (Nigeria) Plc.
Yemi holds an accounting diploma and an MBA (Banking and Finance) from Nigeria, he is also a Fellow of
the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) 1991. He has over 39 years’ experience in the
financial services industry including, commercial and retail banking, microfinance, accounting, treasury
management, audit, and assurance. He commenced his career as an audit trainee before transitioning
into banking where he provided professional support to mid-market corporate and small businesses.
Yemi has been recognized for his creativity and fresh perspective in solving problems for his clients. As a
senior executive, he was responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading all lines of business
that served, small businesses, retail, and commercial clients.
A very active member of his community in Halifax, outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with
his family, swimming, and golfing. He is also involved in community work through volunteer board and
membership in the following organizations.
Community Involvement:
- Board Member Canadian Association of Police Governance
- Board Member Halifax Board of Police Commissioners
- Professional Mentoring-Mentor Match Program (Immigrant Service Association of NS-ISANS)
- Professional Mentoring-Mentor Black Students Ass. Center -Dalhousie University
- Board (Chair) Canada Games Centre (Former)
- Board Member Black Business Initiative- Treasurer (Immediate Past)
- Volunteer Work –Feed Nova Scotia.
