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Akinwole Omoboriowo

Akinwole Omoboriowo

Chairman and CEO Genesis Energy
Akinwole Omoboriowo II is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in energy infrastructure, utilities, and regulatory strategy. As Chairman and CEO of Genesis Energy Holding, he has spearheaded transformative energy projects across Africa, focusing on clean energy solutions that drive sustainable development. Under his leadership, Genesis Energy has executed pioneering projects, including the 84MW power supply to the Port Harcourt Refinery, a 360MW clean energy concession in Benin Republic, operational and implemntation pipeline of 458MW and development pipeline of 4.5GW.Beyond corporate leadership, Akinwole actively contributes to policy and regulatory frameworks, advising governments in Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Guinea Bissau on electricity laws and market structures. He also serves as an Expert Advisor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and is a pioneering board member of the Global Thinkers Forum, championing youth development, women’s empowerment, and accountable leadership. His class of 2010 is the pioneer students of the Post-Graduate Diploma in Innovation & Strategy of the University of Oxford Said Business School, he also holds professional certification of Merger & Acquisition from Imperial College Business School, as well as being recognised among the Top 50 Most Influential Figures in Africa's Power Sector, amongst several other accolades. With a relentless drive for innovation, Akinwole Omoboriowo II continues to shape the future of sustainable energy, bridging investment, policy, and technology for a greener and more inclusive global economy.