About Oye
Akinyemi “Oye” Dosumu
Founder, Oye Corp | Business Executive | Investor | Entrepreneur
Akinyemi “Oye” Dosumu is the founder of Oye Corp, a Minnesota-based investment and operating company pursuing opportunities to acquire, build, and grow enduring businesses. His approach combines commercial growth expertise, operating discipline, and the perspective of an investor who understands the importance of cash flow, customers, and long-term ownership.
Career highlights
Leadership at scale
The figures below describe the scope and results of Oye’s prior roles at Procter & Gamble. They are not Oye Corp revenue or assets, and do not imply endorsement by any current or former employer or retail partner.
- Retail portfolio
- ~$2.4B
- Led customer marketing for a five-category Target portfolio at P&G, expanded from an initial ~$800M scope.
- Projected Year-1 value
- $60M
- Led a net-new Gillette Ventures product from concept through U.S. launch, with a projected $60M Year-1 value.
- Brand grown
- ~$70M
- Grew Gillette CARE through consumption and market-share gains.
- People led
- 200+
- Led an organization of more than 200 people and directed multimillion-dollar global programs.
- Commercial growth
- Brand & marketing leadership
- Consumer goods
- Innovation
- Product development
- Customer strategy
- Engineering & operations
- Global program leadership
- Real estate investing
- Entrepreneurship
Biography
Professional background
At Procter & Gamble, Oye has held leadership roles spanning engineering and operations, global programs, brand management, innovation, customer marketing, and integrated growth. He currently serves as Integrated Growth Leader for the Grooming business. Previously, he led customer marketing for a five-category portfolio at Target representing approximately $2.4 billion in business, following an expansion from an initial approximately $800 million scope.
As Brand Director of Gillette Ventures, he led development of a new consumer product from concept through U.S. launch, associated with a projected $60 million in first-year value. He also helped grow the Gillette CARE business to approximately $70 million. Earlier experience includes directing multimillion-dollar global programs and leading an organization of more than 200 people.
Outside his corporate career, Oye has built and managed a substantial real estate investment portfolio while working full time. He also founded The Paycheck Investor, a financial education brand focused on helping working people understand money, invest, and build wealth, and is developing Oye Growth as a commercial growth consulting offering.
Oye holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master’s degree in engineering from Prairie View A&M University. His recognition includes a P&G CEO Award and leadership awards.
Through Oye Corp, he is interested in connecting with owners of established businesses, brokers, and partners who value thoughtful succession, sound operations, and long-term growth.
Experience
Professional experience
A readable version of the executive résumé. The PDF is available to view or download.
Procter & Gamble
2017–Present
Aug 2026–Present
Integrated Growth Leader, Grooming Business
- Lead integrated growth priorities across brand, customer, innovation, and commercial execution.
- Align cross-functional teams around growth opportunities and coordinated plans.
Apr 2025–Jul 2026
Customer Team Marketing Director, Target — Five-Category Portfolio
- Led customer marketing across a ~$2.4B portfolio covering Grooming, Oral Care, Hair Care, Skin Care, and Personal Care.
- Connected brand, retail, shopper, digital, and commercial priorities.
Jan 2025–Mar 2025
Customer Team Marketing Director, Target — Oral Care & Grooming
- Led customer marketing for an approximately $800M portfolio; expanded responsibility within three months.
Sep 2023–Dec 2024
Brand Director, Gillette Ventures
- Led development of a net-new consumer product from concept through U.S. launch, with a projected $60M Year-1 value.
- Coordinated Brand, R&D, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, and external partners.
Jul 2022–Sep 2023
Senior Brand Manager, Gillette CARE
- Grew the business to approximately $70M; shaped brand, innovation, and commercial strategy.
Nov 2021–Jun 2022
Senior Brand Manager, Gillette Base Business
- Led portfolio strategy for Mach, Fusion, and Pro.
Feb 2018–Nov 2021
Global Program & Operations Leadership
- Owned multimillion-dollar global programs, leading cross-functional teams to deliver superior engineering, design, and manufacturing with executional excellence, driving significant Grooming business growth.
Engineering & Operations Leadership
2013–2018
Group Five Pipe, National Oilwell Varco, P&G
Directed two manufacturing plants and a 200+ person organization, accountable for production, projects, and operating performance. Advanced through engineering and field leadership roles across South Africa and the U.S.
Founder & investment experience
Oye Corp · Founder
2026–Present
Established an investment and operating company focused on business acquisition, business building, and commercial growth.
The Paycheck Investor · Founder
2026–Present
Developing financial education and media resources for people building wealth while earning a paycheck.
Real Estate Investing · Investor and operator
2017–Present
Built and managed a substantial multifamily real estate investment portfolio; experience includes acquisitions, financing, property operations, and tenant management.
Real estate
Real estate investment experience
Alongside a full-time corporate career, Oye has built and managed a substantial multifamily real estate investment portfolio, with hands-on experience in acquisitions, financing, property operations, and tenant management.
That experience informs how Oye Corp approaches acquisitions, financing, operations, and long-term asset ownership — including opportunities where an operating business and its real estate can be acquired together.
This describes the founder’s personal investment experience. These properties are not presented as assets of Oye Corp.
Education
Education & recognition
MBA
University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.S., Engineering
Prairie View A&M University
Executive BOLT Program
Harvard Business Publishing / P&G Grooming
- P&G CEO Award
- P&G AALN Rising Star Award
- Transformational Leadership Award
Executive résumé
Two-page PDF. Questions or opportunities? Email oye@oyecorp.com.
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