Shola Ayewumi is an accomplished finance professional with over 16 years of experience, known for his transformative leadership and strategic acumen. He is a graduate of Accounting and Finance from the University of Derby, UK, and is a chartered accountant with the ACCA. As the Senior Manager of Corporate Finance at De-Sadel Consortium, Ayewumi has made a significant impact on various industries. He possesses a deep understanding of infrastructure finance principles, leveraging his financial expertise to drive the transformation of Africa’s transportation and energy sectors. Shola’s visionary leadership has resulted in optimized financial performance, substantial capital raising, and sustainable growth for diverse enterprises. His achievements include raising over $50 million in investments, leading business transformations, and guiding successful financial and investment strategies.

Prior to his current role, Shola held positions such as Specialist Partner for Investment Structuring & Advisory at Datapoolwaters Advisory, where he successfully advised on complex projects and raised funds for Agroeknor International. He also served as a Senior Manager of FP&A and Investment at Arnergy Solar Limited, raising $9 million in Series A funding and implementing operational efficiency measures. Additionally, Shola made significant contributions as the Finance Partner/CFO at Riby Finance, closing important deals and optimizing financial management. Furthermore, Shola’s experience extends to his role as a Group Senior Analyst at the Venture Garden Group (VGG) in Lagos, Nigeria. He played a crucial part in financial reporting, corporate planning, and fundraising, contributing to the team’s achievement of raising $20 million in 2015. Shola’s diverse skill set, including financial planning and analysis, investment advisory, structured finance, project finance, risk management, and tax planning, makes him a valuable asset in driving growth and success with financial acumen for finance of the future.