Mr. Folasope Aiyesimoju holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Estate Management from the University of Lagos, where he was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Real estate development and finance, and earned the right to use the CFA designation in 2006. He is a finance professional with experience spanning corporate finance, principal investing and private equity and has experience building and leading strong teams.

Mr. Aiyesimoju is the Group Managing Director of UAC of Nigeria Plc, a diversified holding company in Nigeria and the founder of Themis Capital Management; an investment firm focused on concentrating capital and talent on high-potential opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has worked at leading investment firms and financial institutions including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Standard Bank Group, Ocean and Oil Holdings Limited, and ARM Investment Managers.

Mr. Aiyesimoju also sits on the Boards of Chemical and Allied Products (CAP) PLC, Grand
Cereals Limited and UPDC Plc.