ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investments Ltd has announced the designation of Mrs. Rachel More-Oshodi as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 2024. This follows the recent appointment of Mrs. Tariye Gbadegesin to the role of CEO at the Climate Investment Funds in Washington DC, United States.
More-Oshodi, a seasoned executive with over two decades of extensive expertise in finance, infrastructure and energy, steps into this role after her successful tenure as Deputy Vice President Commercial Sales and Specialties at Africa Total Energies.
Previously, she held significant positions, including Head of Infrastructure Finance, West Africa at Rand Merchant Bank and roles at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB) in Washington D.C. Mrs. More-Oshodi, who holds dual French and U.S. citizenship, is originally from Cameroon, further strengthening ARM-Harith’s commitment to diverse leadership and Pan-African development.
In addition, the Board has appointed Mr. Jobalo Oshikanlu as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Fund Manager, effective January 1, 2024. A foundational member of the Fund Management Team at ARM-Harith, Oshikanlu brings over 25 years of experience in commercial legal, infrastructure finance, and private equity.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Executive Director for Legal and Investments. Oshikanlu’s deep expertise and Nigerian heritage further reinforce the Fund’s commitment to nurturing African talent and expertise.
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Offong Ambah, said: “We are thrilled to have More-Oshodi lead ARM-Harith. Her remarkable track record in managing multi-country, multi-business platforms, and her profound understanding of energy and infrastructure investment across Nigeria, Africa, and globally, uniquely position her to drive our next growth phase.”
More-Oshodi added: “Joining ARM-Harith as CEO is not just another occupation, it is a vocation. Together with the exceptional team at ARM-Harith, I am dedicated to unlocking the transformative power of infrastructure and renewable energy to catalyse economic growth and enhance the quality of life across the continent. It is truly a unique opportunity to enact meaningful change, leverage our collective expertise and resources to create a thriving, resilient Africa – one that stands as a testament to what is possible when passion aligns with purpose.”
The appointment is subject to concluding the regulatory requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission and relevant authorities.
