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Mr. Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru (Tokunbo), is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (Advanced Management Program) and Lagos Business School (Senior Management Program). He holds a B.Sc (Economics) from Lagos State University and is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an Honorary Senior Member of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).

Tokunbo has had a distinguished career in banking spanning about 26 years, out of which ten (10) years was spent in the formative years of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. He thereafter, spent about Fourteen (14) years with First Bank of Nigeria Limited, where he functioned as Executive Director, Corporate Banking between 2013 and 2016.

During his banking career, he was at various times between 2013-2016 a Non–Executive Director in the following companies: Airtel Mobile Networks Limited; FBN Capital Limited (now FBN Merchant Bank Limited); and FBN Bank Limited Sierra Leone.

Tokunbo was the Honorable Commissioner of Finance for Lagos State Government (2011-2013), the economic capital of Nigeria, during the dynamic and transformational leadership of Governor Babatunde R. Fashola (SAN). He is happily married to and blessed with children.

Mr.Olutola Mobolurin
Chairman

[b]Mr.Olutola Mobolurin
Chairman
A 1975 Accounting and Finance graduate of the State University of New York at Binghamton (now Binghamton University) and holder of Master of Business Administration degree of the School of Management Studies (now Schulisch Business School), York University, Toronto, Canada. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, he was the second person to be elected the President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers following the tenure of Mr Gamaliel Onosode.

From 2002 to 2006, he was an Assessor and part-time member of the pioneer Board of the Investment and Securities Tribunal. In 2000, he served as Chairman of the Securities & Exchange Commission Panel on the Re-activation of the Bond Market in Nigeria, a report that provided the platform for the re-introduction of Federal Government Bond issues. He was pivotal to the Debt Management Office's issuance of the Ist and 2nd FGN Bonds leading his Capital Bancorp's team as Advisers and Stockbrokers to the Issue. He had previously served on the Council of The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In 2004, he also served as a Consultant to the Senate Committee on Pensions in the drafting of the Pensions Reform Act 2004. He has served on many industry advisory panels on issues relating to the Capital Market and Investments.

He was the Managing Director of Capital Bancorp Limited, which he founded In October 1988 with some institutional and individual investors until 2007. Prior to starting Capital Bancorp, he was at City Securities Limited and Continental Merchant Bank PLC (formerly Chase Merchant Bank) where he was a Deputy General Manager and Head of Corporate Finance Department.

He was the Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive of Crusader (Nigeria) PLC till October 2012. He is currently a non-Executive Director of FCMB Group Plc, the outgoing Chairman of CrusaderSterling Pensions Limited and the Chairman Capital Bancorp Plc and NASD Plc, a new securities trading platform (Over-the-Counter Market) to trade unlisted securities.
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Joachim Adenusi is a passionate enterprise risk management professional with over 25 years’ experience across different sectors and also a keen promoter of the performance-based Enterprise Risk Management approach across the UK. He is an award-winning Risk Manager of the Year 2009/10 with two highly recommended European Strategic Management Awards both in 2007 and 2008 respectively. He is a certified trainer and a chartered insurer (ACII), a Certified Fellow and former Director of the UK Institute of Risk Management (IRM), and currently advises major UK financial services on implementing and embedding Basel ll, III & Solvency II requirements. He serves at various Board level as a member of Risk & Audit Committee.

Joachim’s main focus is adding value to organisations and demonstrating efficiency, savings, performance improvement, profitability and waste reduction through effective management of risk. He is happily married with children.

June 1, 2016 - Deloitte Africa has appointed Fatai Folarin as the new Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Nigeria and Deloitte West Africa Regional Leader from 1 June 2016 as it continues to focus on driving Africa’s regional growth potential.

Deloitte Africa CEO Lwazi Bam says “Fatai’s extensive history of leadership, coupled with his experience advising multinational clients looking to establish themselves in the West Africa market makes him an ideal person for this role. I look forward to working closely with him to continue to ensure that Deloitte West Africa makes a positive, enduring impact for all stakeholders, including Deloitte clients, its people, and society.”

Folarin’s priorities will include applying leading technology to serve clients across the Deloitte core businesses in West Africa of audit, tax, consulting, risk advisory and corporate finance services, while building on a distinct experience that engenders trust with clients and attracts and inspires talent. Folarin’s appointment harnesses the existing business advantages the firm already offers across the continent, while adding significantly to its ability to deliver tailored solutions to businesses in a region which has its own complex challenges.

Folarin, with his more than 26 years of professional services experience, continues to serve as the Tax Leader of the practice, serving several of Deloitte West Africa’s most prominent clients. Prior to his role of Deputy CEO of Deloitte West Africa, which he assumed on 1 December 2015, he led Deloitte West Africa’s tax practice, managing various international and national engagements involving technology, media and telecommunication companies, oil and gas companies and companies in the consumer business industry. He is an alumnus of The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Nigeria (CITN).

“I feel extremely honoured to take on this leadership role in Deloitte at such an exciting time for our profession. The requirements of Deloitte’s clients, people, regulators and other stakeholders are constantly changing and I know that Deloitte in West Africa is best placed to help our stakeholders with these changes in meaningful ways which will benefit them for years to come,” says Folarin.

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Muyiwa Matuluko of Techpoint: Congratulations on your successful Series A funding round. It’s tough enough raising money in an environment like Nigeria. But you guys somehow managed to pull it off

Fikayo Ogundipe of ToLet: Thank you Muyiwa. Indeed, it is particularly difficult trying to raise money in Africa, especially if you are going for anything above a million dollars. And we are just a bunch of guys from Ife (Obafemi Awolowo University – OAU), with no international experience working for the likes of Google. Nor are we Stanford, MIT or Harvard alumni. These are real barriers people trying to raise money in these climes face.

Yele Okeremi, the founding and incumbent Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Precise Financial Systems Ltd, has a lengthy professional IT career as programmer, system analyst, IT manager, Head of systems and logistics spanning across the IT and Financial sectors. Yele is reputed as a leading icon in software development in Nigeria and is a member of the Presidential Initiative for developing the software industry in Nigeria. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (With Economics) from the Obafemi Awolowo University and a Masters in Business Administration. He is an alumnus of the Wits Business School, Johannesburg South Africa and the prestigious Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

[b]As the fast developing world of personal grooming and skincare grows in Africa, so too does the desire to find products that harness the unique natural ingredients from the continent for their inspiration. One luxury brand, ORÍKÌ, founded by Joycee Awojoodu, is not only creating a range of products that truly celebrate Africa’s natural resources, but it also positively touches the lives of those who harvest those raw materials. ORÍKÌ is a leading luxury personal grooming brand that fuses natural ingredients and scientific research to create extraordinary personal care products. The brand creates effective and luxurious beauty and grooming products utilizing raw materials and all natural resources discovered around the world. The range of 32 products is for the ORÍKÌ woman and man, and covers the full spectrum of serums, moisturizers, body wash, moisturizers, exfoliates, toners, treatments, masks and more. Botanically based, the brand uses potent plants, organic ingredients and 100% natural essential oils.[/b]

With Christmas just weeks away, U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has enlisted Nigerian-born fashion designer Duro Olowu and other creative masterminds to decorate the White House for the holidays. In a recent interview with Elle magazine, the already-elegant features of the Vermeil room were used as “a backdrop for a magical and surrealistic festive atmosphere,” Olowu said.

"My idea [was] to create a beautiful feast for the eyes reminiscent of a warm and joyful season filled with international treasures and signature fabrics," Olowu told Elle magazine Dec. 2.

This year’s holiday theme at the White House is “A Timeless Tradition,” which inspired Olowu’s unique designs in the Vermeil room. To transform the space, which is sometimes used as a ladies’ sitting room during formal events, Olowu brought in two 8-foot Christmas trees, which he draped in stunning ribbons, ornate appliqué and encrusted ornaments. The London-based designer also created custom teddy bears using vintage African fabrics.

When the name Banke Kuku is mentioned, it rings the bell of professionalism, dedication and creativity in woven and print textile. Banke uses the art of textile production and her degree from Central St Martins and Chelsea Art College, London to create stunning fashion and interior pieces to beautify both body and home.

Banke lived in Lagos till she was 8 years old, and after her primary education at Grange primary school she moved to England to complete her education. Her love for textiles didn’t begin until she went on to study Textile Design at Central St Martins and was given the award of ‘Queen of Color

Damilola Solesi is founder, CEO and creative director of SMIDS Animation Studios Nigeria a company she founded in 2010. Smids animation studios is based in Lagos and creates 3D computer animation, 3D content production, motion graphics and visual effects. Damilola is also the pioneer of TechDivaz (now Women R.I.S.E), an initiative she started at the Co-Creation Hub. TechDivaz is a platform where women are inspired to expand their interests in technology through collaboration, networking, training, mentorship and funding to help them play a stronger role in growing the technology startup scene in Nigeria and Africa.

There is a growing global interest in African design, textiles and products, and talented Nigerian interior designer and lifestyle brand creator, Eva Sonaike, is taking the world by storm on the back of this trend. Her aim is to position the ‘African’ aesthetic in the global textiles and interior industry as part of her bigger brand-building picture. Today, Eva Sonaike is a London-based interiors and lifestyle brand creating luxurious textiles, home-décor and accessories with a distinctive and vibrant West-African aesthetic. Inspired by the cultural mélange of West-African textile tradition and European craftsmanship, a passion for interior design and an exuberant love of colour, as the company’s Creative Director, Eva’s aim is to add a new and distinctive aesthetic to the luxury interiors market. Expertly printed in Germany and manufactured in the UK, the luxury range (of textiles and products) boasts a breadth of exclusive designs that bring a touch of African luxury to any setting.

Olubukola Asafa - The startup story of a Nigerian entrepreneur with a passion for fine craftsmanship and building a bespoke luxury leathergoods brand.


There is a growing interest right now in AfroLuxe, bespoke finely crafted luxury items all proudly designed and created here in Africa. Oba Couture, the brand created by Nigerian entrepreneur Olubukola Asafa, is a new name in the world of luxury leather accessory brands emerging from the African continent, to add to the list of those brands currently winning legions of fans around the world with their high-end, luxury products.

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In 2016, Olatorera Oniru was named as one of the Forbes most promising young African entrepreneurs, just about 7 months after she started her business – Dressmeoutlet.com. With a customer base which spans across Nigeria, Africa, and the USA, Olatorera is indeed well on her way to fulfilling her goal of building “fashion Amazon of Africa.”

Techpoint spent some time with her as she takes us through her journey so far.

Having vast experience in the banking and technology industries, Kofo Akinkugbe is recognised globally for her entrepreneurial success story and strong business track record. After serving in the Nigerian Youth Service Corps, Kofo started her career in the banking industry, working with International Merchant Bank Plc and Chartered Bank Limited. She remained in the financial sector for over 12 years until 1997 when she left to start Interface Technologies, a security management and biometrics technologies company. With a mathematics major, and an MBA from the University of Strathclyde, she successfully ran Interface Technologies Ltd. (ITL) for nine years, before establishing SecureID Nigeria Ltd., an offshoot from a small department in Interface Technologi

Recently CNBC Africa‘s Didi Akinyelure sat down with Reni Folawiyo – CEO & Founder of luxury lifestyle store ALARA, dedicated to promoting contemporary art, fashion, cuisine and more in Lagos.

In the interview Reni shares her vision for the store set in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos. She talks on the unique concept behind the store’s intricate exhibit-style architecture designed by world-acclaimed architect David Adjaye; it’s ethos of carrying modern luxury in Africa around the globe and more.

Leading Lady of African fashion

Founder of The House of Deola Sagoe

Country: Nigeria

Sector: Haute Couture Fashion
Deola Sagoe, founder of Deola is the leading lady of African haute couture fashion from Ondo State in Nigeria. Deola has been at the cutting edge of high fashion since 1989 and became the first black woman to present a collection at AltaRoma, Rome’s celebrated fashion week, back in 2004. Her globally appealing style has earned her an enviable clientèle that ranges from Africa's first ladies, to society girls like Lydia Hearst, top model Alek Wek, and famous personalities such as Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith.

Deola, a mother of three, studied at the University of Miami and University of Lagos and earned a Masters in Finance and Management. She was appointed Nigeria's representative to the United Nations World Food Program 'Catwalk the World: Fashion for Food' with the goal of raising money towards halving the number of hungry people in the world, particularly children, by 2015. Deola frequently exhibits her couture collection at Cape Town Fashion Week and has been an invited guest of New York Fashion Week in the past.

More than ten years ago, House of Tara founder Tara Fela-Durotoye, sparked a revolution that reverberated across Nigeria, creating a powerful corporate brand, a range of interesting makeup and skincare lines aimed at women of colour, and setting up Nigeria’s first make-up school.


Tara Fela-Durotoye is a Nigerian makeup artist and lawyer. A pioneer in the bridal makeup profession in Nigeria, she launched the first bridal directory in 1999, followed by the establishment of an international standard makeup studio, and the launch of the first makeup school in Nigeria.

Over the past 16 years, Tara has been dedicated to realising her vision of building a globally respected beauty company of African origin. She is the founder and current CEO of House of Tara International; the creator of the Tara Orekelewa Beauty range, Inspired Perfume and the H.I.P Beauty range; and a highly respected mentor for make-up artists and small business owners. She is a genuine powerhouse and gamechanger in the cosmetics industry in Nigeria and an inspiration for the rest of Africa.