At SG, we uphold the highest moral standards for every employee. Our core values of CITE – Client Satisfaction, Integrity, Transparency, and Efficiency – guide everything we do.

Our team of experts effectively reduces thousands of dollars in overhead costs while ensuring our clients' needs are fully met.

This is achieved through the optimization of business processes leveraging our advanced Information Technology capabilities, facilitated by our team of experienced developers and supply chain experts.

Ademola Akinola

Chairman/CEO

Mr. Ademola (Dee) Akinola brings over 19 years of experience in the Logistics and Information Technology industry. He holds an MBA degree in Supply Chain Management and an undergraduate degree in Information Systems. In the early 2000s, Ademola served at Current Companies, the 5th largest periodicals distribution company in the USA. Initially, he was their Regional Logistics Manager for Delaware North, overseeing operations across 7 east coast states and managing over 512 stores. Later, he transitioned to become their Deputy IT Director at the Washington, DC Headquarters. Driven by a passion for quality education and streamlining record retrieval processes, Ademola designed and developed a proprietary online educational portal called “DATASURE” under SL Technology. He is also a serial entrepreneur, serving as the President & Co-Owner of CBFL LLC, a Food Services & Event Management Company based in Washington DC. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ademola is actively involved in volunteering with non-profit organizations such as Save the Children and Feed the Children. He enjoys programming in SQL, VB.NET, ASP.NET, and building applications.

Anthony D. Cannady

President

Mr. Anthony Cannady brings nearly 35 years of invaluable experience in the periodical industry. He has held executive positions at prominent organizations such as Aramark Managed Services, Anderson News, Hearst Corporation, The Washington Times, and served as Co-CEO of Current News Company, the third-largest wholesale distributor of periodicals on the East Coast during his tenure. Anthony plays a pivotal role at Solara Group, leading our sales and marketing team. He is recognized as a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for education, currently serving on the board of Mckinley Tech High School in Washington, DC, and the Class of ’75 board. In addition to his contributions to Solara Group, Anthony is the CEO and Co-Owner of CBFL LLC, an esteemed Food Services & Event Management company based in Washington, DC. His extensive industry expertise and commitment to excellence continue to drive our company forward.

Paul O. Itsede

EVP, Client Success

Mr. Paul Itsede brings over 15 years of extensive experience in Business and Systems Consultation to SG. He spent over 12 years at Dell Inc., the largest PC maker in the USA, where he specialized in advising small and medium-sized businesses on enterprise and networking solutions, contributing significantly to their growth and operational efficiency. Currently, Paul serves as the head of the client success team at SG, where he applies his expertise to ensure exceptional outcomes for our clients. He holds both a BBA and an MBA in Marketing from Middle Tennessee State University, underscoring his strong foundation in business strategy and client relationship management.

Senior Leadership

Lola Osun

VP - Innovations

Emmanuel Akpata

VP - Operations