Orinola Gbadebo-Smith

Orinola Gbadebo-Smith is a distinguished business professional with a robust educational background and extensive experience in various prominent organizations.

Orinola pursued his academic endeavors with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Dartmouth College, showcasing his commitment to excellence in education.

His career highlights include co-founding Hugo, being a former co-founder at The Antilles Company, and serving as a private equity investor at Helios Investment Partners, Vestar Capital Partners, and engaging in investment banking at Lehman Brothers.

Moreover, Orinola held a pivotal role as the Chief Economist & Special Infrastructure Investing at the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Project, demonstrating his versatile skill set and leadership capabilities.

With a diverse professional journey that spans across entrepreneurship, private equity investment, and investment banking, Orinola Gbadebo-Smith stands out as a seasoned professional in the business landscape.