Archives: Speakers

Oyin Solebo is Managing Director at Techstars – the world’s most active pre-seed investor, and the most active startup investor in Africa. Techstars is a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs. Oyin runs Techstars’ Africa-based accelerator, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, in partnership with… Read more »

Oriol Domenech has more than 25 years of experience in the supply chain for the automotive, food and chemical industries. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the UPC University in Barcelona and a PDD (Management Development Program) from the prestigious IESE Business School. He is currently involved in the international management and development… Read more »

Onyinye Okafor is a partner in the firm’s Banking & Finance and Corporate Advisory departments. Her specialisations include corporate and project finance, debt restructuring, structured finance, trade finance, fintech, debt capital markets, insolvency and corporate advisory. Onyinye regularly advises international banks such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered Bank,… Read more »

Seun is a business and technology executive who specializes in harmonizing processes, people, and technology to take organizations to the next level in growth and profitability. He is an AI, fintech and payments enthusiast with vast experience delivering results across United States, Middle East and Africa. His 20+ years career extends across business strategies, organizational… Read more »

Dr. Olufunso Somorin is a recognized and award-winning thought-leader on climate finance, environmental policy, carbon markets, ESG and inclusive growth with more than 17 years’ experience at the interface between environment and development in Africa. He is currently the Regional Climate Lead (East Africa) at the African Development Bank where he coordinates the Bank’s program… Read more »

Olufunmi Adepoju, CFA, FRM, FCA, is a dynamic Chief Investment Officer with extensive experience in managing investment portfolios and raising funds. With a strong focus on sustainable value creation and impact investing, Olufunmi has a proven track record of achieving exceptional returns. Currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer at PearlBridge Capital Managers Ltd, Lagos,… Read more »

Ollen Machimbirike is a Vice President working in Verdant Capital’s investment management division. He joined the Verdant Capital in 2014. He has exceptional experience completing investments in inclusive financial institutions in Africa. He holds a BCom Degree in Finance and Economics, and a BCom Honours Degree in Business Finance from the University of KwaZulu Natal…. Read more »

Olivier currently holds the position of Managing Director of ALC Titrisation, a securitization fund management company licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (CREPMF), member of Africa Link Capital Group (ALC Group). In this role Olivier is responsible for originating, executing, and managing debt securitization transactions as well as promoting the use of securitization as… Read more »

Currently Regional Manager for the Africa and Middle East region, Olivier joined Triple Jump 7 years ago as Investment Officer. Prior to joining Triple Jump, Olivier worked at Triodos Investment in a similar role overlooking the African continent. Before joining the impact investment industry, Olivier gained extensive experience in financial services working at one of… Read more »

Oliver Richards is the Head of Critical Minerals and Mining (International) at the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT). His team is responsible for the UK’s critical minerals strategy, which seeks to improve security of supply for UK industry and promote global supply chain resilience. This involves working closely with the public and private… Read more »