Ogunlesi’s net worth jumps to $2.3 billion

The net worth of Nigerian-American billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi has skyrocketed to $2.3 billion from $1.7 billion recorded on the 15th of January, one week after he was called to be a part of the OpenAI board of directors.

According to Business Insider, the staggering increase in his fortune is due to his investment portfolio, which is worth more than $1.8 billion.

The Nigerian billionaire’s appointment to OpenAI’s board comes after BlackRock and GIP signed a $12.5 billion agreement in January 2024, establishing a preeminent multi-asset infrastructure investment platform.

Under Ogunlesi’s direction, GIP grew to become the largest independent infrastructure manager in the world, managing more than $100 billion in assets.

The decision to add Ogunlesi to the OpenAI board reinforces his global reputation as a visionary leader with a track record of driving innovation and commercial success.

This portfolio encompasses investments in BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, Kosmos Energy Holdings LLC, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp., and Goldman Sachs Group. Ogunlesi’s exceptional wealth increase demonstrates his strategic investing aptitude.

By owning holdings in significant global corporations, he has established himself as one of Africa’s most powerful corporate figures.

His investments in industries ranging from asset management to energy and leisure have proven to be quite profitable, demonstrating the importance of a well-diversified portfolio. In 2024, he was one of the three Nigerians who made Forbes’ 50 Wealthiest Black Americans list.