Operations and business development leader specializing in renewable energy, bioenergy, solar and hybrid projects across West Africa. Experienced in managing regional teams and delivering impact via energy‑as‑a‑service models for commercial and industrial clients.
Work
Berkeley Energy Corporate Solutions (BECS)
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Manager – West Africa (Operations)
Nairobi, , Kenya
Summary
Leading BECS’s operational expansion across West Africa, delivering sustainable energy‑as‑a‑service solutions including bioenergy, solar PV, battery storage, industrial steam and cooling, tailored to commercial and industrial clients.
Highlights
Oversaw launch of BECS’s first bioenergy project in West Africa through partnership with Kasapreko PLC in Tema, Ghana – a biomass‑to‑steam solution targeting GHG reduction and cost savings. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ojoawosolomon_renewableenergy-cleanenergy-decarbonisation-activity-7341471881415270401-0ivw?utm_source=openai))
Global AI Hub
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Community Lead
Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
Summary
Managing community engagement and partnerships to grow AI literacy and adoption in Europe and Africa.
Empower New Energy
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Country Manager – West Africa
Oslo / West Africa operations, , Norway
Summary
Oversaw Empower New Energy’s operations and project pipeline across West Africa, focusing on renewable energy investment, development, and deployment for commercial and industrial clients.
Highlights
Led solar investment projects including partnership with Barry Callebaut Group Ghana for solar deployment in Tema, Ghana. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ojoawosolomon_investment-energy-project-activity-6946197579516755970-BZr1?utm_source=openai))
CMR Group
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Business Development & Sales Manager, West Africa
Marseille, Provence‑Alpes‑Côte d’Azur, France
Summary
Led BD and sales efforts across West Africa for industrial automation solutions.
Fixbot Technologies
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Co‑founder
Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Co‑founded vehicle service platform in Nigeria focused on automotive maintenance and services.
Axxela
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Business Development (Partnerships)
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Developed business partnerships in oil & energy sector in Nigeria.
Hansa Energy Solutions
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Senior Technical Sales Executive
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Summary
Managed sales of environmental services and solar PV projects in the UAE.
Hotels.ng
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Software Development Intern
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Supported software engineering and development projects for Nigeria’s leading travel platform.
Biswal Limited
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Senior Field Engineer (Team Lead)
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Led field engineering teams in telecommunications deployments across Nigeria.
mytoddlr
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Co‑founder
London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Summary
Co‑founded London‑based childcare service platform (IT services & consulting).
Novelle Center
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HSE Instructor
Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Summary
Delivered health, safety and environmental training for professionals in Nigeria.
Internship Nigeria
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Co‑founder; Business Development Director
, , Nigeria
Summary
Founded and led business development for an HR and internship platform in Nigeria.
Samsung Heavy Industries
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Trainee Welding Engineer
Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do, Korea (Republic of)
Summary
Trainee in industrial welding and fabrication, shipbuilding sector.
Education
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
MBA
SUAS (A Schouten & Nelissen Company)
Zaltbommel, Gelderland, Netherlands
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MBABusiness Administration
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Master’sManagement
The African Leadership University
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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria
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BTech (Bachelor of Technology)Mechanical Engineering
The African Leadership University
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Oladipo Alayande School of Science
, , Nigeria
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Skills
Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation
bioenergy, solar PV, energy‑as‑a‑service, battery storage, sustainable cooling.
Operations & Business Development
team leadership, project management, partnerships, client engagement.
Technical & Engineering
welding, AutoCAD, PDMS, engineering design.
Data & Analytics
data analytics, financial modeling, machine learning.