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Adebayo Adeniran

London,London

Summary

Seasoned executive with 15+ years leading high-impact initiatives across investment management, technology, oil and gas, real estate, and corporate finance. I bring a proven track record of growing businesses, structuring multi-million-dollar deals, and managing diverse portfolios across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. My leadership style blends strategic vision with operational discipline—balancing innovation and execution in high-growth sectors. I’ve led from the front: raising capital, building businesses from scratch, and delivering on complex mandates in challenging markets.

Multilingual and cross-culturally adept, I have successfully led international teams and navigated diverse regulatory, political, and business environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Founder and CEO

Konranapp Limited
11.2022 - 07.2024

Launched and scaled a tech-enabled microinsurance platform focused on increasing healthcare access across Nigeria.

  • Secured $200K in seed funding to build and deploy a digital insurance marketplace.
  • Collaborated with state governments and top insurers to deliver affordable coverage to over 1 million people.
  • Championed product and tech strategy, driving a 15% increase in regional insurance adoption.
  • Built the company from the ground up—hiring talent, building systems, and driving performance.

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Centrum Properties Limited of Sahara Group
03.2017 - 10.2022

Led operations for a $1.7B property and infrastructure portfolio, managing projects in Lagos, Abuja, and the Middle East.

  • Delivered $500K+ in cost savings on key infrastructure developments through smarter procurement and project controls.
  • Negotiated and secured a $10M lease deal with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
  • Overhauled internal processes—reducing operational waste and improving capital efficiency.
  • Drove implementation of a new corporate governance framework in partnership with PwC.
  • Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives that cut attrition by 70%.

Senior Manager

Sahara Investments Venture Capital
08.2014 - 03.2017

Focused on energy infrastructure deals and strategic investments across West Africa.

  • Led construction of tank farms and LPG facilities in Côte d'Ivoire, securing regulatory approvals and vendor contracts.
  • Built partnerships with Gestoci, Petroci, and SIR to support project delivery.
  • Delivered investment analysis and advisory for a $1B energy infrastructure project and McDonald’s Nigeria entry.

Project director

Egbin Power Plc and Ikeja Electric
09.2013 - 03.2017

Managed large-scale power generation and infrastructure projects, driving commercial and operational success.

  • Oversaw a $10M land reclamation project to increase Egbin Power’s generating capacity.
  • Designed and launched a new business unit with revenue impact in the tens of millions.
  • Structured special-purpose vehicles to improve operational transparency and efficiency—adding $2M to EBITDA.

Team Lead

ASDA Supermarkets limited
03.2006 - 09.2013

Managed store performance, team development, and operational efficiency across multiple retail sites.

General Manager

McDonald's
03.2002 - 03.2006

Oversaw restaurant operations with a focus on profitability, workforce engagement, and service delivery.

Education

Master of Arts - International Business Economics

Middlesex University
London, England
09.2004 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems

Middlesex University
London
09.2000 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Executive Strategy & Leadership
  • Investment Management & Capital Deployment
  • Real Estate & Infrastructure Development
  • Energy, Oil & Gas Operations
  • Technology Platforms & Product Leadership
  • Corporate Finance & Financial Structuring
  • Regulatory Affairs & Governance
  • Stakeholder & Board Engagement
  • Project management
  • Procurement and Contract management

Certification

Project Management Professional

Trade Finance

Corporate governance

Advanced project safety management

Timeline

Founder and CEO

Konranapp Limited
11.2022 - 07.2024

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer

Centrum Properties Limited of Sahara Group
03.2017 - 10.2022

Senior Manager

Sahara Investments Venture Capital
08.2014 - 03.2017

Project director

Egbin Power Plc and Ikeja Electric
09.2013 - 03.2017

Team Lead

ASDA Supermarkets limited
03.2006 - 09.2013

Master of Arts - International Business Economics

Middlesex University
09.2004 - 07.2006

General Manager

McDonald's
03.2002 - 03.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Information Systems

Middlesex University
09.2000 - 05.2003
Adebayo Adeniran