Board of Directors
Adewale Adeyipo
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
About Adewale
Wale is a proficient, technology enthusiast, and Business Executive with extensive experience in Strategy, Management, and Leadership. He is the Group CEO of CWG. A leading ICT conglomerate with Headquarters in Lagos and operations in three (3) other Africa countries. He is known for his knacks in proffering diverse angles on innovation and an aggressive drive for new ideas, revenue generation, and market penetration.
Wale has earned a reputation as a truly accomplished and highly respected professional within the sub-Saharan region, given his diverse experience and the application of technology, as an enabler for business success and expansion.
In 2014, he led the CWG PAN Africa Initiatives (PAI). The PAI was a brainchild, set to produce CWG’s strategic delivery partnerships and business expansion in 23 Africa operations.
Wale holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin. He is an alumnus of several Institutions, with extensive study in Management and Leadership from renowned institutions, including Lagos Business School, Business School Netherlands, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and London Business School. Wale brings to life the practical knowledge in dynamic work design to simplify the rigorous processes and procedures in the workplace, bringing about the required efficiency and productivity.
He is a member and fellow of several organizations, including the Institute of Directors, Nigeria Computer Society, Nigeria Institute of Management, Institute of Management Consultant.
Other Board of Directors
Chairman, Board of Directors
Phillip Obioha, the Chairman of CWG Plc's Board of Directors, is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of cognitive experience in the Information Technology industry. Under his guidance, the former Communications Division of CWG Plc transformed into a foremost provider of networking solutions, enabling remote banking in Nigeria's banking system. With a background in Electrical Engineering and specialization in Digital Electronics, Phillip's mastery of Financial Engineering and an MBA from the International Graduate School of Management (IESE), Spain, bolster his acumen in business finance. Notable accolades, such as the Titans of Tech award in 2015, attest to his remarkable contributions. His impact on CWG Plc and the banking sector at large is undeniably profound.
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Austin Okere, Founder of CWG Plc and the Ausso Leadership Academy, is an esteemed entrepreneur and mentor driving geometric growth for businesses and entrepreneurs. With an MBA from IESE Business School and roles as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Columbia Business School, New York, and Consultant to the Sustainable Development Goals - Africa Centre (SDGAC), Austin's impact reaches global proportions. His remarkable achievements, including recognition from the World Economic Forum, the Nigerian Computer Society, and other prestigious organizations, attest to his visionary leadership. CWG Plc, acknowledged as a 'Global Growth Company,' stands as a testament to his entrepreneurial prowess.
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Abiodun Fawunmi is a highly experienced technology expert who, in his professional career, has led multi-cultural professional teams to high levels of effectiveness in a variety of competitive industries and fast-paced environments.
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Wale is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and investment banker, renowned for his expertise in Securities Trading, Asset Management, and Investment Banking Services. With a robust network of institutional and high net worth clients worldwide, he has established a remarkable track record. Wale's journey includes significant roles with Great Africa Trust Limited, Meristem Securities Limited, and ultimately founding Managing Director of Cordros Capital. His impressive academic credentials encompass an MBA from Business School Netherlands, enrollment at the Nigerian Law School as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court, and recognition as an Authorized Dealer of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. As the Group Managing Director/CEO of Cordros Capital and the Chairman of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee (REMCO) at CWG Plc, Wale continues to demonstrate his exceptional leadership and business acumen.
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