Bolaji left FCMB Capital Markets in January 2001, to become a co-founder and Director of Econet Wireless Nigeria, now Airtel Nigeria, which was the first major private infrastructure project in Nigeria. In 2001, he left FCMB to try his hand as an entrepreneur before later setting up his own investment banking advisory firm. How Subomi Balogun's Wealthy Son, Bolaji Wants To Enrich His Driver & Security Man, How Wema Bank Is Preparing To Celebrate International Women's Day 2023, "Unfortunate & Inhuman" - Ganduje Hits Naira Redesign Policy, Backers, New Strategy Shows Positive Signs In Jumia's Journey To Profitability, MTN Nigeria to explain everything about the share sale to everyday Nigerians in Abuja on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. [40] In his first interview for Middlesbrough, Balogun said he takes inspiration from Edinson Cavani and Robert Lewandowski. 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Bolaji Balogun is the Chief Executive Officer of Chapel Hill Denham and Chief Investment Officer of the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund He has been one of the leading deal-makers in Nigeria over the last decade. And their father is one of the Doyens of Banking industry. Degree (Hons) in Economics in 1989. [7], Balogun joined Arsenal at the age of eight after being scouted while playing for his previous Sunday League side, Aldersbrook. Endeavor High Impact Entrepreneurship Ltd/GteRC Number: 1529363. Bolaji has 27 years of experience in financial services and mobile telecommunications. Under his leadership, he grew his company alongside others to be one of Nigerias leading independent investment banking firms. And he wants to spread the wealth and gift others, especially those around him a brighter future. Balogun was appointed to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Africa Advisory Board in September 2009. The tall, handsome, gorgeous, and good-looking former MD of FCMB, who is now the GMD of FCMB Group, met his pretty wife in the United Kingdom (UK) through his best friend, who is Bankes cousin. Funded by the Leverhulme Trust (SAS-2017-046), Bolajis research uses in-depth interviews, focus group and survey to explore the lived experiences of People of Colour in Poland. He left FCMB Capital Market to become a co-founder of Econet Wireless Nigeria. SocietyNow.Ng gathered that the track record of the founder and Chief Executive Officer placed Chapel Hill Denham in pole position to serve as the lead issuing house in the ongoing sale of MTN Nigeria all of 575million shares with provision for a reserved 86million to be put into the market in case of oversubscription everyday Nigerians (retailers). Ladi's mother is societal matriarch, Olori Abimbola Adetutu. One of the greatest misconceptions that people have about Africa, still, is that it is too risky. [25] It was his 11th goal in Ligue 1 during the season, the most of any player aged 21 or under in Europe's top five leagues. Farooq Kperogi: A Reply to a Supreme Court of Illiterate Judicial Bandits, Bolaji Balogun is the Chief Executive Officer of Chapel Hill Denham and Chief Investment Officer of the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund. Bolaji Balogun, ACA - Analyst, Credit & Research - Agusto&Co. | LinkedIn I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Bolaji is referred to as a self-starter entrepreneur because of his move to step out of the First City Group, the family business founded by his father, to establish his own investment bank company, Chapel Hill Denham. 5 Lessons From Fejiro Hanu Agbodje, Nigerian entrepreneur and CEO of Patricia Technologies Limited. Bolaji, one of the old students of Igbobi College Lagos (they pride themselves as Noble Nigerians) is synonymous with groundbreaking deals before and after he founded Chapel Hill Denham. Bolaji received his PhD (passed with no corrections) in Sociology from the University of Leeds and previously held a Leverhulme Trust Study Abroad Fellowship at Krakow University of Economics, Poland where he was a lecturer at the department of European Studies. While in the company, he served as the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at CSL Stockbrokers Limited. Always visit NewsWireNGR for the latest Naija news and updated Naija breaking news. Twitter: @CitypeopleMagz, Meet The Pretty Wives Of Otunba Subomi BALOGUNs 4 Sons, PHOTOS: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Receives Certificate, Tinubu, Shettima receive Certificates of Return. The Chairman, panel and presenters literally held the audience spell-bound with their excellent wit-laden reviews and analyses of the book. Im really pleased Ruth did justice to write a reputable biography of him. He was also a founding Director and a member of the licence bid auction team, which won the GSM licence. What they need to realize is that risk is easily translated into opportunity," says Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham. He is married to Kemi, the beautiful daughter of a veteran journalist, poet, playwright and author, Frank Aig-Imoukhuede. There are 10+ professionals named "Balogun Bolaji", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Balogun was a long time member of the council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Bolaji was Executive Director at FCMB Capital Markets from January 1996, where he led advisory teams in major corporate transactions. [11], In July 2020, after failing to agree a new contract with Arsenal, he was linked with a transfer away from the club, including a proposed 8 million sale to Brentford. [16][15], On 26 April 2021, Balogun signed a new long-term contract with the club. 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[30] He has also expressed interest in playing for Nigeria, although he has stated that he enjoys England's "style of play" which is "similar to Arsenal's". The group is focused on investment banking, investment management and securities trading and also prides itself as Nigerias leading alternative asset manager. Balogun has been Chairman of Lafarge Africa Plc since May 23, 2015. Dr Ajayi, not known for such effusive praise described 'INSPIRING A GENERATION" as a masterpiece. The story of these gentlemen will never be complete without mentioning their fathers influence in their lives and choice of careers. Emerging details have it that the younger Balogun who has three brothers Jide, Ladi, and Gboyega wants to seize the opportunity offered by MTN Nigeria public offer of shares to put his driver and security man and others on a good footing for a brighter future. In the 5 years he was at Econet, he also worked as Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer, as well as Chief Marketing Officer at different times. [39] Martin Keown has compared Balogun to Arsenal's second highest ever goalscorer Ian Wright, due to his pace and intelligent movement. Bolaji Balogun, Centre for Ethnicity and Racism Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK. [14][15], He scored his first senior goal on 26 November 2020, in a Europa League group stage match against Molde. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. The Firms Business Ethics & Compliance Code contains guiding principles for the Firms business dealings including ourWhistleblowing policy. He led the capital raising and license bid auction process for Econet Wireless Nigerias USD285million GSM license. Although the main empirical thrust of Bolajis research is on CEE, his research speaks broadly to issues of race, racism, national identity, and coloniality in Europe. At the time, the family business was transitioning from a traditional merchant bank into a universal commercial bank something I wasnt really interested in anyway, so it was a good time to try my hand at something else, says Balogun. To his credit, Bolaji has done enough for his name to stand well alone - without that of his father for recognition. From April 1993 to January 2001, he was Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at CSL Stockbrokers (part of FCMB Group). This was after he had built a professional reputation for himself. This was a massive achievement for us, pivotal to cementing faith into the banking sector in Nigeria and supporting it.. He is one of the leading deal makers by volume and value of successfully completed transactions in Nigeria, over the last decade. She was also at a time human capital manager and worked as a corporate planner for Brass LNG Ltd, (Credit Suisse), London and New York, she graduated from the prestigious Royal Holloway University of London and her College was at Millfield School. In 2001, he left the FCMB Group to pursue a career in the mobile communication industry. Bolajis round knowledge of investment banking, management, and mobile telecommunication span over thirty years. The checks by SocietyNow.Ng revealed that many are not surprised by the current status of Chapel Hill Denham in its areas of operations. Balogun B. Apart from running and being on the board as directors of many of their fathers companies, this set of intellectuals also have their personal businesses and companies that they run. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bolaji Balogun: One of Nigerias Most Accomplished Investment Bankers and Deal Brokers, Medview Airline to buy two CRJ-900 Bombardier aircrafts on lease, Expert Discusses Biggest Challenges Facing HMOs in Nigeria and possible Solutions, Buhari to Get Copy of 2018 Budget this Week House of Reps, USAID COMMITS ADDITIONAL $7 MILLION TO COMBAT EBOLA, AfDB, others Commit to Joint Action to Speed up Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones in Africa. Bolajis research focuses on Blackness and Racialisation in Central and Eastern Europe. [37], In October 2022 he said he was open to playing for Nigeria. Bolajis career started in investment banking and securities trading under the First City Group. And not only would I buy some for myself but I would buy for all those children. Besides running Chapel Hill, Bolaji Balogun serves on the board of Endeavor Nigeria as Vice Chairman; and is also the Chief Investment Officer of the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund. View the profiles of professionals named "Bolaji Balogun" on LinkedIn. The share is on offer at the discounted price of N169.00 Per price and is historically the first end-to-end digital offer in Nigeria with http://www.mtnonline.com/po/ as the purchase enabler for all. [24] On 29 January 2023, Balogun scored a late goal in stoppage time to seal a 11 draw away to league leaders PSG. The policy can be accessed here. Bolaji is an Economics (Honours) graduate of the London School of Economics. That is what he (Bolaji) will do, he known to be a man of his word, he has just told us he will make those people rich men. Chapel Hill Denham is also interested in Africa and Nigerias economic development, focusing on infrastructure, energy and renewables, real estate, SMEs, financial inclusion, healthcare, and education. Bolaji and Kemi stepped out together at Bolaji mothers burial last October and they are very much in love. As well as his academic outputs in this area, Bolaji has written for academic media outlets such as the Sociological Review Blog; Open Democracy, LSE Blogs, Discover Society, Baltic Worlds, and The Muslim News. [17], Balogun made his Premier League debut in a 20 loss against newly promoted Brentford on 13 August 2021. Behind this dashing men are beautiful damsels namely Kemi, Uche, Banke and Emma. Bolaji is the son of one of Nigerias notable bankers and the founder of First City Monument Bank(FCMB) Olasubomi Balogun. He began his career in the early 1990s as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of CSL Stockbrokers Limited in Lagos, Nigeria, where he remained until 2001. Bolaji Balogun, a thoroughbred investment banker, took the baton from his bank-owner father, Subomi Balogun, and stepped outside his shadow after mastering the game. [41], Balogun was involved in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 202122 season.[42][43]. in Economics and Management from the University of London (Royal Holloway College), and M.Sc. He became the Executive Director at FCMB Capital Markets in 1996 and left the company in 2001 after 11 years of serving the family business to join Econet Wireless Nigeria. [33] In October 2020 he made an appearance for the England under-20 against Wales. Bolaji was part of the licence bid auction team and he, in fact, led the capital raising and license bid auction process for the Econet Wireless Nigeria license. He has charted his path and earned acclaim in Nigeria's banking space. Everybody wants a piece of MTN Nigeria!, one of the best run and most profitable entities in the country SocietyNow.Ng learned. Throughout his career, Balogun has proved to be a self-starter and keen business-person, stepping away from the family business and carving out his own career. And as part of the banking recapitalization process, in 2011 Amcon issued zero-coupon bonds for three years with a face value of N5.6 trillion the first time zero-coupon bonds were issued in Nigeria. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Conducting customer . Alongside Deutsche, Balogun and his team were brought in to advise Nigerias central bank on the rescue and recapitalization of the failing banks. The group specializes in investment banking, asset management, and securities trading, and it is also Nigerias leading alternative asset manager. has done enough for his name to stand well alone without that of his father for recognition. The apple does not fall far from the tree. Bolaji has twenty-seven years of experience in financial services and mobile telecommunications. Africa's rising stars: Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham Kanika Saigal May 08, 2014 Nationality: Nigerian "One of the greatest misconceptions that people have about Africa, still, is that it is too risky. These players paid a $20 million non-refundable deposit to show. - Listen to E111 Bolaji Balogun: Race and racism in Poland by Surviving Society instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. He has charted his path and earned acclaim in Nigerias banking space. View Bolaji Balogun's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. [10], He signed a professional contract in February 2019. [6] Balogun is often referred to by his nickname of 'Flo', coined for him in his years at Arsenal's Hale End academy. Bolaji received his PhD (passed with no corrections) in Sociology from the University of Leeds and previously held a Leverhulme Trust Study Abroad Fellowship at Krakow University of Economics, Poland where he was a lecturer at the department of European Studies. A tested and accomplished investment banker and financial guru, Bolaji Balogun is the CEO of financial advisory services firm, Chapel Hill Denham. [27], Born in the United States to Nigerian parents and raised in England, Balogun is eligible to represent all three nations at international level. Bolaji Balogun gets excited over Green Energy Solution | Lions Den Nigeria ULTIMA NG 51K subscribers Subscribe 1.1K 42K views 1 year ago Okey Ese stepped into the Den looking for a N40 million. Ladi is the 3rd son of Otunba Subomi Balogun and married into an illustrious Lagos family, Alakija family. Africa's Business Space At Your Finger Tips! Bolaji Balogun discusses new opportunities and adapting to the new normal during and post COVID-19 @ The Market Place Shift Conference | The London Liberty C. He was Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer and was appointed Chief Marketing Officer in October 2001. He is a Director of Trust Fund Pensions Plc, one of Nigerias largest Pension Fund Managers and NASD Plc, the first OTC Market launched in Nigeria. Their marriage of many years has produced, Seun , Kayode and Abimbola. Email: [email protected] Metrics and citations Metrics. Email: [email protected] Metrics and citations Metrics. He was appointed to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Africa Advisory Board in September 2009 and was Chairman of the investment banking trade group, the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria from September 2010 to July 2014. [5][29] He played in all four of the United States' games in the Vclav Jeek Youth Tournament and scored twice. He has firmly established the business as one of Nigerias most trusted and well-connected advisers. Send Us A Press Statement/News Tips on 9ja Happenings: [emailprotected]. In an exclusive interview with TechCabal, Bolaji Balogun, founder and CEO of Chapel Hill Denham, who also sits on the board of Endeavor Nigeria as vice chairman, shares some insights on this year's entrepreneurship summit while reflecting on the experience at Endeavor over the past three years. When Bolaji founded Chapel Hill in 2005, he left mobile communications and returned to investment banking. Bolaji has twenty-seven years of experience in financial services and mobile telecommunications. Bolaji left FCMB Capital Markets in January 2001, to become a co-founder and Director of Econet Wireless Nigeria, now Airtel Nigeria, which was the first major private infrastructure project in Nigeria. Elon Musks Starlink: The Future of Internet Connectivity in Nigeria? Crossref. Balogun B. Business Analyst. He knew early on that he had a keen affinity for the investment space, which his father presumably influenced. The deceased was the mother of Bolaji Balogun, the first son of Otunba Subomi Balogun, the chairman of First City Monument Bank, FCMB. Hes also the Chairman of Lafarge Africa, Vice Chairman of Endeavor Nigeria, Director at Trustfund Pension and part of the Africa Advisory Board for Johannesburg Stock Exchange. What they need to realize is that risk is easily translated into opportunity, says Bolaji Balogun, CEO of Chapel Hill Denham. They have amazing children, Sayo, Dayo, Timi, Kanyinsola and Funmilade. What of Ladi Balogun and his pretty wife, Banke? Nigerian Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabius Eyes Africas Top 3 Richest Spot, 10 Most Powerful and Influential North African Businesswoman ; Everything You Need to Know, Elon Musk Regains His Title as Worlds Richest Person, INEC Explains Reasons for Challenges with Result Viewing Portal. 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