Olufemi Bakare is the CEO of Fenchurch Group, a leading infrastructure-focused conglomerate with interests in Power and Energy across Nigeria and West Africa.
A Business Executive with over 20 years of diverse expertise in Business Management, and implementing operational strategies and has been responsible for the growth of Fenchurch Group of Companies. He has extensive experience and is responsible for acquisition strategies, project structuring/development
and implementation of effective corporate governance across all Fenchurch subsidiary companies.
He has, over the last 13 years, led the growth and development of Fenchurch from a single logistics company to a strong presence in the Energy and Power sectors, especially in the development and ownership of Independent Power Plants (IPPs) and mini electrical power distribution grid systems across the country to bridge the power gap and contribute to the development narrative of the country.
Prior to founding Fenchurch, he worked at Petroconsultants- MIA (IHS Energy) UK and Zenon Oil and Gas Nigeria. He sits on the boards of Zeric Energy Resources Limited, Terra Green Limited, and the Sickle Cell Aid Foundation of Nigeria; he is the Chairman of Bremen O&M Nigeria Limited, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Power Sector Group, and a member of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
Olufemi Bakare has been awarded the Special Recognition Award by the Rotary Club in recognition of Entrepreneurial Competence and Service to Humanity in 2020. He was awarded the esteemed Paul Harris Fellow Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in 2024. Likewise, Fenchurch Group, over which he presides as CEO, was awarded a special recognition for Professional Excellence in The Power Sector by The International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter in 2022, He was recognized as one of the leading CEOs of 2022 in Nigeria by The Guardian Newspaper.
He holds an LLB (Hons) Law from LSBU (UK) and a BVC from Inns of Court School of Law (ICSL). He has been a panelist at various events, notably Lagos Start Up Week – The Future of Energy 2022, Lagos, and The Domestic Gas Summit: Gas to Power Value Chain, Abuja Chamber of Commerce, 2023, to name a few. He has authored various articles on Power and Infrastructure, including Efficient Power: Addressing a Critical Element in Nigeria’s Agro-Industrial Revolution, 15th May 2020; Power and Internet of Things: Energy Efficiency as Catalyst for Technological Innovation and Economic Growth in Nigeria 2023.
Mr Lolu Akingbe
Group Chief Operating Officer
Lolu is a resourceful individual with broad experience of over 25 years in Infrastructure development (Information Technology focus), Strategy Planning and Project Management. He has a strong base and is known for managing diverse teams and resources to drive successful completion of projects and initiatives. Backed by a strong proven record of developing efficient processes, governance and control protocols; he is an excellent solution provider and management of project stakeholders.
He is energetic, trusted, and prides himself on delivering excellence across Fenchurch Group. Lolu has a wealth of experience that spans multiple business units and functional areas working in highly regulated environments in both the public and private sector in Nigeria and in the UK where he previously was based before moving to Nigeria.
Lolu holds a BSc in Mathematics from Lagos State University, Lagos Nigeria , and MSc computing and Information Systems from University of Greenwich , London, England.
Lolu is a football fan , a chess player, and serves on several private committees that support education for the less privileged.
Mr Jerimiah Kadiri
Risk & Strategy
Mr. Jeremiah Kadiri is the Chief Strategy & Risk Officer (CRSO) of Fenchurch Group Nigeria Limited, and Managing Director of Fenchurch Energy Limited
An astute C-Suite Executive with over 20 year’s multi-national and indigenous professional experience, spanning across the oil & gas, energy, technology and business consulting industry in Africa and Europe
At Fenchurch Group, he is responsible for strategy development and it’s operationalisation in alignment with
Fenchurch Group’s vision and corporate goals that will drive the mission, operations and organisational culture to achieve operational excellence and efficiency
His area of expertise include strategy development, business transformation, leadership, process engineering and optimisation, business operations, business continuity and performance management, project management, and risk management
His career started out in Schlumberger Oilfield Services (Well Testing Services and Drilling & Measurements), where he gained experience in Well Test & reservoir data interpretation and Operations Support Management.
He was also Business Development Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Command Group, and later moved on to BridgeWater Consulting as the Chief Operating Officer before joining Fenchurch group
He has a track record of delivering results by attracting and developing the right talents, defining and optimising critical business processes, creating a performance culture, growing and scaling operations, and driving innovation
He has achieved proven successes in organisational development and operational excellence as a result of his strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to inspire senior, middle management and all staff to excel by fostering collaboration in a creative work environment, resulting in the delivery of high performance while striving for continuous improvement
Group Risk & Strategy Officer
Mrs Kemi Ojo
Head Finance & Accounts
Phillipha Oluwakemi Ojo started her career in banking over a decade ago, haven worked with 2 top-tier Nigerian banks (Guaranty Trust bank and Stanbic IBTC bank) respectively. Her experience cuts across commercial and retail banking operations, treasury operations, international trade and settlements, and credit and market risk management, until joining the Fenchurch Group as Head, of Corporate Services.
She is a well-rounded Management expert with an in-depth knowledge of business and operational management,
data analytics, and business strategy mapping from development to implementation. A people’s manager haven being wealth manager to diverse captains of industry and Top league executives in the Nigeria commerce sector.
Kemi is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Fenchurch Group ensuring that the business runs smoothly.
She holds an MBA (Hons) from the prestigious Lagos Business school and is a lifetime alumnus of the institution, an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Management, and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration -Babcock University, Ilshan- Remo, Ogun State.
She hails from a prominent Lagos Family, is a passionate believer, and Lover of the gospel and kingdom financier.
Mrs Titilopemi Sodeinde
HR & Admin
Titilope joined Fenchurch Group Nigeria Limited from previous role as Acting Head of People and Culture at Letshego MFB, Nigeria where she led the successful workforce acquisition, re-organization and realignment project, improving human capital efficiencies. Previous roles include Compensation and Benefit specialist, Employee Relation specialist among others in First Bank MFB.
Titilope has a passion for employee engagement, counselling and mentoring.
At Fenchurch group, she is responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resources Strategies, as well as the execution of approved and adopted policies while ensuring efficiency and service excellence.
She holds a Master degree in Business Administration (Human Resources Management) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Higher National Diploma in Business Administration from prestigious Yaba College of Technology, an associate member of Chartered institute of personnel management, Agile Leadership certificate from University of Colorado and numerous Human Resources Specialized Courses.
Titilope brings over 10 years’ experience in Human Capital management and over 16 years total work experience.”
Head HR & Admin
Dhananjay Kumar Pandey
Technical Director Bremen
A seasoned engineer with proven experience in after-sales services, operation and maintenance services across West Africa and Asia. His expertise cuts across maintaining, commissioning and troubleshooting various gas engines, Wartsila engines, Cummins and Perkins engines of all types for use on land and marine. He has held roles with Wartsila India Limited. He holds a bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Karnataka Technological University, India.
Technical Director, Bremen
Mrs Adewunmi Obakoya
Company Secretary
Adewunmi advises the group on a wide range of finance transactions including project finance, asset finance, structured finance, policy and governance issues. She has over 15years experience and has been involved in the documentation of various corporate, projects, acquisition & leverage finance transactions for Fenchurch Group and its subsidiary companies.
She advises on company formations, corporate security issues, statutory regulatory and compliance issues amongst others.
She is proficient in providing legal advice covering such areas of the law as international joint ventures, venture & development capitalists, regulatory and licensing regimes. She is also the Managing Partner at Legal Inn; prior Adewunmi was the head of the Legal and Regulatory at Axenergy Limited, she was senior associate at the law firm of Sefton Fross and also worked as an Associate at Templars, Barristers and Solicitors.
Adewunmi obtained her first degree in Law from the University of Lagos and holds an LL.M in corporate and securities law from the University College, London. She is a recipient of the prestigious Jeremy Bentham award from the University College London.
Legal Counsel
