Olawale is an experienced finance and investment expert with a strong track record in corporate and structured finance across West Africa. His professional experience spans roles at Guaranty Trust Bank’s Institutional Banking Division in Nigeria and Pagatech’s Finance Development Team. Olawale’s expertise in corporate transactions includes capital raising, with a notable achievement of securing over $650 million in funding across various sectors, including financial services, energy, and telecommunications. A highlight of his career was serving as a key advisor to Globacom Limited on a landmark fundraising initiative, enabling the company’s successful rollout of its 5G network in Nigeria.

Prior to his tenure at GTBank, Olawale worked at Pagatech, where he played a crucial role in reviewing and implementing in-house products for retail banking. Earlier in his career, he served as a Finance Analyst at Dangote Industries, contributing to various corporate and project finance transactions. Olawale holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Babcock University in Nigeria and is an Associate Chartered Accountant, demonstrating his technical expertise and commitment to professional excellence.