The Board of Directors, VFD Group Plc, has appointed Ayodele Onawunmi, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, subject to approval of shareholders at the next yearly general meeting. He holds Basic Medical Sciences from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom and a Master’s in Finance from the London Business School.

He has over 20 years of experience in Investment and Risk management, Public Sector engagement, Consulting, Business Development and Strategy and has served in various capacities at Access Bank Plc, Pensure PFA, Chapelhill Denham Group, Leadway Assurance Company, Acorn Petroleum Plc, and FDHL Group. He is a member of the Private Equity Club, and Investment Management Club of the London Business School, and is currently the Managing Partner of 213 Capital.