Our People
Board Members
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.
Diana Orogun
Director
Diana Orogun
Director
Diana Orogun is the CEO of Jotani Farms and co-founder of Cashpot Limited. Before her appointments, she was in charge of customer service, strategy and planning in Global Link, a UK based remittances company, later acquired by Smallworld financial service Group. Diana is a graduate of Agricultural Economics. She also has a degree in Business Management and Leadership from Coventry University UK, an MSc in Marketing Management from the University of Wales, and a PGCert from the University of Liverpool.
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.
Leadership
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.