10 Businesses Owned by Nigerian Billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi

Adebayo Ogunlesi is a leading figure in finance and infrastructure and has greatly impacted the global business scene. As the Chairman and Managing Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a major private equity firm in New York, Ogunlesi has shown his strong influence in many areas.

Before working at GIP, he spent over twenty years at Credit Suisse First Boston, where he took on key roles and helped shape the company’s financial strategies.

One of the standout moments in Ogunlesi’s career was his crucial role in GIP’s purchase of several major UK airports, greatly expanding their presence in the global aviation industry. Besides finance, Ogunlesi also contributes his expertise to other areas.

He is on the board of Goldman Sachs and has served in high-level advisory roles, including as a member of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Strategic and Policy Forum.

Ogunlesi’s  Business Enterprises are :

1. Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP)

Established by Ogunlesi in 2006, GIP stands as a preeminent infrastructure investment fund, directing equity and debt investments within the energy, transport, water, and waste sectors. With operations spanning from New York to London and Sydney, GIP manages approximately $100 billion in assets as of 2023, focusing on enhancing the infrastructure in OECD countries.

2. ADNOC Gas Pipelines

Under Ogunlesi’s direction, GIP acquired a substantial 49 percent stake in ADNOC Gas Pipelines, part of the world-renowned energy conglomerate Saudi Aramco. This strategic $20.7 billion acquisition reflects GIP’s commitment to significant, high-quality infrastructure investments.

3. London City Airport

Acquired under GIP’s guidance, London City Airport serves as a crucial international gateway, enhancing London’s connectivity and demonstrating Ogunlesi’s impactful investment in the aviation industry.

4. London Gatwick Airport

Gatwick was acquired by GIP in 2009 for £1.455 billion and remains a major asset in Ogunlesi’s investment portfolio, serving millions of passengers and acting as a critical hub for both British Airways and easyJet.

5. Tower Vision India

Ogunlesi led GIP to acquire a 43-percent stake in Tower Vision India, a key player in telecom infrastructure, which underscores GIP’s strategic investment in telecommunications a sector poised for exponential growth.

6. ACS Renewables

With a focus on sustainable energy, ACS Renewables under GIP’s ownership, oversees significant assets in renewable power generation, showcasing Ogunlesi’s commitment to sustainable and green energy solutions across multiple countries.

7.Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV)

Ogunlesi was instrumental in GIP’s acquisition of a majority stake in NTV, Italy’s premier high-speed rail service, emphasising his strategic interests in enhancing global transportation infrastructure.

8. Atlas Renewable Energy

As a leader in the renewable energy sector, Atlas benefits from Ogunlesi’s foresight and GIP’s backing to pioneer significant renewable energy projects, demonstrating a commitment to innovative energy solutions.

9. Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport, managed by GIP under Ogunlesi’s leadership, stands as Scotland’s busiest airport and a testament to GIP’s effective management and strategic investment in global aviation infrastructure.

10. Bluepoint Wind

This joint venture focuses on developing an offshore wind farm in the New York Bight region, aiming to supply clean energy to major markets and highlight GIP’s role in promoting renewable energy on a large scale.