Yomi Ademola

Yomi Ademola is Chairman, West Africa, at Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city developer, bringing over two decades of experience across corporate law, project finance, investment banking, and African urban development. A bridge-builder across continents and cultures, Yomi has practiced law and conducted business in the US, UK, and several African countries, equipping him with a unique skillset for navigating complex, multicultural business environments. He has led the origination and negotiation of several landmark projects for Rendeavour and manages high-level stakeholder relationships across West Africa. As the founding Country Head for Rendeavour in Nigeria, Yomi played a central role in launching Alaro City, Rendeavour’s flagship project in West Africa, where he now serves as Managing Director. His leadership continues to shape Alaro City into a benchmark for integrated city development on the continent. Yomi also brings significant financial services experience. He was part of the pioneering team that established Renaissance Capital’s presence in Nigeria—laying the foundation for one of the most impactful investment banking platforms in the region. He currently sits on the board of Renmoney, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, and on the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Economic Zones Association. Earlier in his career, Yomi practiced law with Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Latham & Watkins in New York and London. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.

Yomi has been Rendeavour’s pioneer Country Head, Nigeria since the inception of Rendeavour and is currently the Managing Director of Rendeavour’s West Africa Flagship, Alaro City. In addition to serving on numerous private company boards, Yomi is on the Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Economic Zones Association. Prior to Rendeavour, he was an attorney in New York and London with Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Latham & Watkins. He also worked at the Renaissance Group in Lagos and London. Yomi is a proud alumnus of the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.