Tosin Gbadegesin is an Economist and Ph.D. candidate in Applied Economics at Howard University with almost a decade of experience applying data-driven solutions to complex policy and business problems. At the World Bank Group, he spearheads the design, strategy, and implementation of the IFC’s Private Sector Gender and Economic Inclusion Data Hub—overseeing technical development, integrating diverse data sources, and managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact analytics.
Tosin has supported high-stakes projects across multiple World Bank units and several organizations, leveraging econometric modeling, machine learning, and causal inference to inform strategy and investment decisions. Tosin holds an M.A. in Economics and is completing his Ph.D. at Howard University, with an M.Sc. in Sustainable Development from the University of Ibadan. He thrives in high-impact environments at the intersection of economics, data, technology, and strategy.