Powered by experience, expertise and excellence

meet The board

Chairman

Hafeez Giwa

Hafeez Giwa, is an accomplished investment and real estate professional with deep expertise in real assets across Sub-Saharan Africa. As Founder and Managing Partner of H Capital International, he has led transactions exceeding billions across Nigeria, With prior leadership roles at Actis and Morgan Stanley, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Mr. Giwa combines both strategic depth and global experience.

MD/CEO

Ayeesha Bala Wunti

Ayeesha Wunti is a seasoned research and investment professional with a strong track record in strategic analysis, business operations, and market entry. Her work emphasizes efficiency, profitability, and risk mitigation through data-driven decision-making. She is deeply committed to improving access to education and enhancing representation for under-represented groups, especially women.

Executive Director

Naima Suleiman Ilu

Naima Suleiman is a data and digital transformation expert in Africa’s oil and gas sector. She has over 10 years’ experience across exploration, production, and asset management. Her focus is helping energy companies build effective data strategies. She specializes in digitizing workflows and optimizing production.

Non-Executive Director

Adetutu M Adekoya

Adetutu is a highly skilled executive with expertise in law, Human Resource Management , and cybersecurity governance. A qualified lawyer (LLB, B.L) with a Master’s in HRM (UK), she also holds certifications in Cybersecurity GRC (USA), Health & Safety (WSO), and is a Certified Management Consultant and CEDR-accredited Mediator (UK). She has led transformation and growth across multinationals and startups, with a strong focus on governance, strategic alignment, and operational excellence.

Non-Executive Director

Zainab Gori Maikano

Zainab Maikano is an experienced professional with over 10 years’ background in media, business operations, and administration. She holds a degree in Mass Communication and has additional training in business management. Currently, she leads operations at White Rock Property and Construction and is an active entrepreneur with a track record in managing consumer- focused ventures.

Investment Advisor

Agata Bendik

Agata bendik is an innovation strategist with over a decade of global experience across the UK, Europe, and Asia. She currently leads Venture Café London, fostering collaboration among startups, researchers, and investors. Previously, she was a founding member of Plug and Play UK, driving sector programmes in HealthTech.