ADEYEMI RICHARD ADEDIRAN, B. Physio, MLST, MBA, FCA, ACTI, DipIFR (ACCA)
Adeyemi is an accomplished business leader, tax professional, and strategic adviser with close to two decades of experience spanning tax compliance, tax advisory, business development, corporate strategy, and stakeholder engagement. He is currently a Partner at Andersen, a leading global tax, legal, and business advisory organization headquartered in San Francisco with a presence in more than 140 countries.
Before joining Andersen, Adeyemi built a distinguished career with KPMG and Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, where he served as the pioneer Group Head of Tax. Across these roles, he established himself as a trusted adviser to multinational corporations, public institutions, and leading indigenous businesses, delivering innovative tax solutions, driving regulatory compliance, and creating sustainable value. His exceptional performance and leadership at Andersen culminated in his admission to the partnership, where he continues to drive growth, deepen client relationships, and champion innovative solutions for complex business challenges.
Adeyemi’s leadership journey has been marked by a consistent commitment to excellence and people development. In 2013, he was appointed Principal of the KPMG Basic Accounting Course (KBAC), a role that showcased his passion for capacity building and talent development. Over the years, he has led numerous high-impact client engagements, strategic transformation initiatives, and firm-wide projects, earning recognition as a visionary leader with a strong track record of delivering results.
As a highly respected tax consultant, Adeyemi possesses extensive experience in tax advisory, business restructuring, tax audits, investigations, and regulatory engagements. His expertise spans multiple jurisdictions across Africa, Europe, and North America, where he has advised clients on complex cross-border transactions and tax matters. His areas of specialization include corporate income tax, withholding tax, value-added tax, personal income tax, stamp duties, property taxation, and broader fiscal policy considerations.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Adeyemi is deeply committed to service, mentorship, and nation-building. He actively supports initiatives focused on education, sustainability, security, governance, and alternative dispute resolution.
He is passionate about developing the next generation of professionals and has mentored numerous students and young practitioners through various platforms, including the University of Lagos Association of Physiotherapy Students (ULAPS). He is an active member of Ikoyi Club, table tennis section and also contributes his expertise through professional and technical committees, including the Sustainability and ESG Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
An alumnus of King's College Lagos, Adeyemi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, a Master of Legal Studies in Taxation, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of San Francisco. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and holds the Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) of ACCA. He has also served with distinction as General Secretary and Vice Chairman of the ICAN Lekki and District Society (ICAN-LEDS), where he played a significant role in advancing the Society’s strategic objectives and professional development agenda.
Widely regarded for his technical excellence, and transformational leadership, Adeyemi Richard Adediran continues to inspire confidence among clients, colleagues, and the broader professional community. He is a respected mentor, a committed servant-leader, and a passionate advocate for excellence, innovation, and sustainable development. He is happily married and blessed with children.
