Akinwumi Oluwasade AREOLA is the chief executive of TRANS-NATIONWIDE EXPRESS PLC, The only courier and freight company quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Before then, he was Chief Executive of Astron Ventures Limited, a consultancy that is also involved in the production of a computerized identity card for the purposes of personal identification, access control and time management. Previously, he worked with the leading courier companies DHL International Nigeria Ltd. and Red Star Express. He is interested in the promotion of environmental education and awareness among the different strata of the society.

His bachelor's degree in political science (1983) and master's degree in public administration (1986) are both from the University of Benin in Benin City. He has also attended several local and international training seminars in sales, marketing, management, leadership and computer skills.