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Kelvin Orogun

Chairman

Kelvin Orogun

Chairman

Kelvin Orogun is a Non-Executive Director at Anchoria Asset Management Limited. He is also the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cashpot Limited. Cashpot Limited is a money remittance company with headquarters in London and offices in Lagos Nigeria. Prior to starting Cashpot, he was the Managing Director, Africa Market- Small world financial services Group Ltd from October 2006 to December 2010. He started his career in Universal Trust Bank. Kelvin is a graduate of University of Benin where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. He also obtained an MBA from Cass Business School- City University London.

Nonso Okpala

Director

Nonso Okpala

Director

Nonso Okpala is the Group Managing Director of VFD Group Plc. He holds a B.Sc. in Marketing from the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus in 2003. He started his career in 2004 at KPMG Professional Services as a Senior Auditor. In 2008 he moved to BGL Plc working in their corporate finance and wealth management teams. In 2010 he joined Heirs Holding Ltd, an African Proprietary Investment Company. Charged with the design and implantation of Heirs Holdings’ financial strategy, he played a pivotal role in implanting the turnaround/establishment strategy of its investee companies as Chief Financial Officer. In 2016, he moved to VFD Group.

Mobolaji Adewumi

Director

Mobolaji Adewumi

Director

Mr. Mobolaji Adewumi is a Non-Executive Director at VFD Group Plc. holds a B.Sc. in Management and Accounting from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in 2004 and an MBA specializing in Finance from the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge in 2012. He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with over ten years post-qualification experience. Prior to joining VFD Group Plc, he worked with the Managing Director of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Prior to that, he was the Special Adviser to the Managing Director of ASO Savings and Loans Plc while doubling as Head of Strategy. Bolaji has deep financial services experience and expertise, having worked with regional and global leaders in the financial services sector, such as the United Bank for Africa and KPMG Nigeria.

Babatunde Akinniyi

Non-Executive Director

Babatunde Akinniyi

Non-Executive Director

Babatunde Akinniyi holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Babatunde Akinniyi is the MD/CEO of Builder’s Stop Centre. He started his career in the construction industry at Treasure Haven. In 2002, he joined Integrity Construct Limited as a Supervisor and rose to the position of General Manager, Construction, by 2005. He possesses a wealth of experience in the housing and retail building construction sub-sector. Find attached his picture for your use.

Olubukola Bolarinde

Non-Executive Director

Olubukola Bolarinde

Non-Executive Director

Olubukola a tested professional with degrees in Architecture and Environmental Design and Engineering; and years of seasoned experience in the fields of Architecture, Project Management, Real Estate Development and Integrated Facilities Management. She qualified as an Architect in 1999 with a BSc. (Hons) Architecture from the Welsh School of Architecture, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK. In 2001, she obtained a masters’ degree, MSc. Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering, from the prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), London, UK. Prior to qualifying as an Architect, she worked as an intern in the offices of Michael Hopkins and Partners, a world-renown practice in London and later with Cartwright Pickard Architects; also, in London. After obtaining a masters’ degree, she returned to Nigeria in March 2002 and joined James Cubitt Architects as a Project Architect where she worked on a variety of commercial, residential and civic projects for four years. Appointed Senior Project Architect, she was seconded in 2004, to Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria as a Project Manager; where she acquired invaluable skills in Project Management, Construction Management, Budget Tracking and Cost Management. She successfully managed the design and construction of new branches for the bank in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja. She joined Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited (a market leader in the down-stream sector of the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria), in October 2005 as a Project Manager, responsible for the quality of construction, budgets, programmes and the co-ordination of Consultants, Contractors and Sub-Contractors; on all developments undertaken by the Company. Under Bukola’s direction and supervision, the portfolio of the Project/Property Unit experienced phenomenal growth, transforming it into a multi-million dollar Real Estate Development subsidiary company; F. O. Properties Limited.Bukola was appointed to the role of Managing Director of F. O. Properties Limited in 2007.

Olaposi Lawore

Managing Director

Olaposi Lawore

Managing Director

Olaposi is an astute architect and social entrepreneur with about 10 years experience in Project development management and transaction structuring. He is a graduate of the prestigious University of Lagos with a first-class degree in Architecture, a master’s degree with distinction in Environmental Design and certification in Entrepreneurial Management from Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University. He started his career with Spaceframes Architects, where he was involved in the design and execution of multiple residential developments and commercial projects for standard chartered bank, Dominos & Coldstone creamery and other corporate clients in Lagos and Abuja. Olaposi later joined Previs Developments – a subsidiary of James Cubitt Group as the pioneer staff and head of the project’s unit, where he led the project team in the conceptualization and development of multiple residential communities valued over N25billion. In 2018, he received a commendation from the Federal Government of Nigeria on a community based project focused on the use of alternative building materials in construction.

Chioma Esike

Executive Director

Chioma Esike

Executive Director

Chioma is the Head of Operations, HEREL Plc. She has vast experience in people and project management, budding investment analysis, data analysis and finance operations. Chioma holds a bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She started her career with PremiumGreen Limited as a Corporate liaison officer. She was also a Wellsite Mudlogging Analyst and Wellsite Data Analyst with Geoservices, a Schlumberger Company. Before joining HEREL Plc, she was the Executive/Technical Assistant to the GMD/CEO of VFD Group PLC. Chioma is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Young African Leaders Initiative.

Deola Aromiwura

Executive Director

Deola Aromiwura

Executive Director

Deola is an experienced brands and marketing communications professional. Driven by her passion for storytelling, coupled with her background in Strategic Marketing and Consulting from the University of Birmingham, Deola has honed her skills in consumer understanding, strategy and problem-solving. Before her appointment as the Head of Marketing and Communications for HEREL PLC, Deola has successfully managed various brands including VFD Group, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company , The Guardian and, Livespot amongst others.

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Olaposi Lawore

Managing Director

Olaposi Lawore

Managing Director

Olaposi is an astute architect and social entrepreneur with about 10 years’ experience in Project development management and transaction structuring. He is a graduate of the prestigious University of Lagos with a first-class degree in Architecture, a master’s degree with distinction in Environmental Design and certification in Entrepreneurial Management from Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University. He started his career with Spaceframes Architects, where he was involved in the design and execution of multiple residential developments and commercial projects for standard chartered bank, Dominos & Coldstone creamery and other corporate clients in Lagos and Abuja. Olaposi later joined Previs Developments – a subsidiary of James Cubitt Group as the pioneer staff and head of the project’s unit, where he led the project team in the conceptualization and development of multiple residential communities valued over N25billion. In 2018, he received commendation from the Federal Government of Nigeria on a community base project focused on the use of alternative building materials in construction.

Chioma Esike

Executive Director, Operations

Chioma Esike

Executive Director, Operations

Chioma is the Head of Operations, HEREL Plc. She has vast experience in people and project management, budding investment analysis, data analysis and finance operations. Chioma holds a bachelor’s degree in Geological Science from the prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She started her career with PremiumGreen Limited as a Corporate liaison officer. She was also a Wellsite Mudlogging Analyst and Wellsite Data Analyst with Geoservices, a Schlumberger Company. Before joining HEREL Plc, she was the Executive/Technical Assistant to the GMD/CEO of VFD Group PLC. Chioma is a member of Society of Petroleum Engineers and Young African Leaders Initiative.

Deola Aromiwura

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications

Deola Aromiwura

Executive Director, Marketing and Communications

Deola is an experienced brands and marketing communications professional. Driven by her passion for storytelling, coupled with her background in Strategic Marketing and Consulting from the University of Birmingham, Deola has honed her skills in consumer understanding, strategy and problem-solving. Before her appointment as the Head of Marketing and Communications for HEREL PLC, Deola has successfully managed various brands including VFD Group, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company , The Guardian and, Livespot amongst others.

Jeremiah Celestine

Chief Financial Officer

Jeremiah Celestine

Chief Financial Officer

Jeremiah Celestine is the current Finance Manager at the Xenia Lifestyles Limited (an associate company of the VFD Group). A graduate of accounting from the University of Lagos, a Chartered Accountant, a Certified Project Management Professional, a Chartered Tax Professional; with additional certification from the CITN Tax Academy in Transfer Pricing and Tax Audit & Investigation having over 14 years of work experience with proven abilities dedicated to contributing deep understanding of financial management, accounting, reporting and tax management matters towards optimizing the goals of an exceptional employer and enhance the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, statements analysis, negotiations, controls and tax planning that leads to improved business results; and also a passion for continuous academic and professional development.

Osemudiamen Ogbeide

Head of Projects

Osemudiamen Ogbeide

Head of Projects

Osemudiamen Ogbeide is the Head, of Projects at HEREL. He obtained his first degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious University of Benin, Edo state and has a plethora of experience in Construction Project Management. Driven by his knack for quintessential construction delivery. He believes that construction must be held to an outstanding and honorable standard as it affects the lives of everyone involved. His peers would refer to him as “the Engineer who would rather go hungry than handle a defected project”. He is creative in his approach to space utilization. Ose has been actively involved in various capacities in a variety of construction projects across multiple sectors; Real Estate, Hospitality and Education.

Olatade Daranijo

Head, Business Development and Sales

Olatade Daranijo

Head, Business Development and Sales

Olatade is a skilled business development professional with more than 10 years of experience in a wide range of industries. Olatade has made a significant impact in the real estate, telecommunications, and IT industries across sales and business development functions. He is driven by his passion for providing outstanding service to C-Level Executives, senior management, and board-level individuals. Olatade has successfully worked with a number of companies before being appointed Head of Business Development for HEREL PLC, including 21st Century Technologies, CenterBase International Communications Limited, and James Cubitt Developments.

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