Oladapo Etti-Williams is currently celebrating several years of awards for his excellence in the railway industry. As a member of the quality management team, appointed safety leader, and member of an organization that supports industry initiatives for improved environmental performance, Oladapo Etti-Williams has his hands in a number of different places. As a result, Oladapo Etti-Williams was the recipient of several recognitions for his consistently high quality work.

From 2007 to 2009, Oladapo Etti-Williams received an award per year for his outstanding performance running a beacon site. These prestigious awards commended Oladapo Etti-Williams’ focus on safety, efficiency, and industry initiatives.

“For me, a focus on a safe worksite comes first,” says Oladapo Etti-Williams. “I believe safety is important because it boosts employee morale and helps assuage concerns about the nature of the work.”

Of course, safety is not the only aspect of being an industry leader. For Oladapo Etti-Williams, focusing on industry efficiency through an attention to detail and constantly updated technology is paramount to his work as a leader. Additionally, Oladapo Etti-Williams places great focus on his business mindset, often stepping back to consider the strengths and weaknesses of his workplace and to assess any opportunities to improve. This involves careful consideration of risks and rewards, and, according to Oladapo Etti-Williams, also requires working closely with other leaders in the industry.

A business mindset entails clear communication of information, notes Oladapo Etti-Williams. In addition, Oladapo Etti-Williams focuses on thinking out of the box and putting himself in the average consumer’s shoes. Oladapo Etti-Williams humbly notes that he believes his business mindset, including a meticulous attention to detail, is the driving force behind any recognition he has received.

Though he already holds a number of achievements under his belt, Oladapo Etti-Williams is excited for new and future projects that are in the works. For Oladapo Etti-Williams, undertaking new projects is not about the potential awards that he could receive. On the contrary, Oladapo Etti-Williams is excited about new directions the industry could take, and he is just as excited to be a part of the process to continue to improve initiatives across the board.