Kayode Omosebi is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and asset management. His career spans leading institutions such as Meristem Securities Limited, United Capital Plc, Leadway Pensure PFA, ARM Holding Group, and Rensource Energy, where he built strong expertise in Investment Research, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking (deal structuring and capital raising), Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Analytics. Beyond his work in established institutions, he has also demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership as Co-Founder of Seeder & Ash Capital, a proprietary investment company, and MO Africa LLC, a research and strategy firm focused on advancing innovation and growth in Africa’s real sector.
Widely recognized as one of Nigeria’s foremost finance professionals, Kayode has advised on and executed transactions exceeding $250 million in M&A, capital raising, and restructuring, while managing over $1 billion in debt restructuring programs for both public and private sector clients. His expertise in economic forecasting, valuation, and transaction advisory continues to make him a trusted partner in unlocking private sector growth and delivering innovative financing solutions across Africa.
Kayode’s thought leadership extends beyond transactions. He is a recognized voice on macro-economic, fiscal, and business issues, shaping public and private sector discourse through regular media engagements and strategic commentary. He is also the pioneer of the maiden research on “Detty December” in Nigeria, which has sparked industry-wide interest, unlocked new capital flows, and reframed stakeholder narratives on the untapped potential of Nigeria’s tourism and creative economy.
His professional excellence has earned him numerous accolades, including being ranked #1 Bloomberg Analyst in Banking & Energy (Nigeria), recognized among the Top 5 Bloomberg Economists in Macro Forecasting, and commended by the NGX Group for executing the highest number of debt market transactions.
He currently serves as an Independent Director at EDC Funds Management, and sits on the boards of DOT Microfinance Bank, Mayor Foods, Clearer Group, and Scrap Africa. Beyond boardroom leadership, Kayode is passionate about mentorship and entrepreneurship, actively guiding young professionals and founders through platforms such as the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, Spark, and the Investment Society of the University of Lagos, while also advising the Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award.
Kayode holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Crawford University and an MBA from the London School of Business & Finance, alongside executive programs including a Certificate in Sustainability Strategy (Lagos Business School) and Investment Banking & Financial Modelling (Global Banking Training, UK). He has also earned global finance credentials through specialized training with Euromoney, further cementing his expertise in capital markets and corporate finance.
In his current role as Director of Investment Banking at WealthBridge, he spearheads deal origination, advisory, and execution, leading high-impact mandates while driving value creation for clients and shaping innovative approaches in Nigeria’s investment banking landscape.