Enioluwa Awopejo 2026 speakers

BOLD Lead , British International Investment (BII)

Enioluwa Awopejo is an Executive in the Gender & Diversity Finance team at British International Investment (BII), where he leads BOLD (Black Ownership and Leadership for Development), BII’s initiative to better understand and increase investment in Black-owned and led businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through research, partnerships and market engagement, he works to strengthen the evidence base and mobilise capital towards a more inclusive investment ecosystem. With over eight years of experience in corporate finance, investment advisory and impact investing, Enioluwa has supported transactions and capital-raising efforts exceeding US$200 million across Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom. Prior to BII, he held roles at Open Capital Advisors, PwC and Baker Tilly USA, advising investors and businesses on strategy, due diligence and capital mobilisation.