Dr. Akintoye Akindele
Chairman, Founder & Managing Partner | Investor, Entrepreneur & Professor, Capital, Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited, and Duport Midstream, University of Lagos Business School
IMPARC ID: IMP-MM-FIN-UP-IND-2026-2258
Profile Summary
Dr. Akintoye Akindele, CFA, DBA, FICA, is an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and academic with over two decades of experience in finance, private equity, energy, and business leadership. He is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of several organizations, including Platform Capital, Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited, and Duport Midstream.
He is also a Professor at EM Normandie Business School and a Lecturer at the University of Lagos Business School. His expertise includes corporate finance, investment management, strategy formulation, risk management, fundraising, and business transformation. He is passionate about supporting SMEs, driving sustainable energy development, and strengthening Africa’s economic growth.
Subject Matter Expertise
Subject Matter Expertise:
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
→ Finance
– Investment Management
→ Business
– Entrepreneurship
– Business Strategy
→ Management
– Risk Management
STEM
→ Power & Energy
– Oil & Petroleum
Business, Finance, Economics, & Law
→ Finance
– Investment Management
→ Business
– Entrepreneurship
– Business Strategy
→ Management
– Risk Management
STEM
→ Power & Energy
– Oil & Petroleum
Mentorship Offered
Services Offered:
Consulting
– Financial Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research
– Market Research
Consulting
– Financial Consulting
– Business Strategy Consulting
– Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting
– Operations Consulting
Research
– Market Research
Work Experience Summary
Dr. Akindele has over 25 years of leadership experience across private equity, banking, investment management, and energy sectors. He has founded and led major investment firms and energy infrastructure companies operating across Africa and globally.
Professional Experience:
MUNJA Group
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Senmixmaster
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Digital Inclusion Initiative
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Asia-Africa Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Nigeria Chapter
Position: President
Duration: Current
EM Normandie Business School
Position: Professor
Duration: Current
Duport Midstream
Position: Founder & CEO
Duration: Current
Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited
Position: Founder, CEO & Chairman
Duration: Current
Liquidity Club
Position: Co-Chairman
Duration: Current
Diatom Impact
Position: Chairman
Duration: Current
Platform Capital
Position: Founder, CEO & Chairman
Duration: Current
University of Lagos Business School
Position: Lecturer
Duration: Current
Synergy Capital Managers
Position: Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Duration: January 2013 – December 2019
Synergy Capital & Advisory Ltd
Position: Co-Chief Executive Officer
Duration: January 2007 – December 2013
Capital Alliance Nigeria
Position: Vice President & Portfolio Manager
Duration: September 2003 – January 2007
Bond Bank Limited
Position: Head of Corporate Finance
Duration: September 2000 – June 2003
Bond Bank Limited (Under Incorporation)
Position: Project Manager
Duration: November 2001 – August 2002
Lead Bank Limited
Position: Head of Telecoms Business Unit
Duration: September 2000 – October 2001
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
Position: Credit Officer
Duration: July 1998 – August 2000
MUNJA Group
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Senmixmaster
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Digital Inclusion Initiative
Position: Director
Duration: Current
Asia-Africa Chamber of Commerce & Industry – Nigeria Chapter
Position: President
Duration: Current
EM Normandie Business School
Position: Professor
Duration: Current
Duport Midstream
Position: Founder & CEO
Duration: Current
Atlantic International Refineries & Petrochemicals Limited
Position: Founder, CEO & Chairman
Duration: Current
Liquidity Club
Position: Co-Chairman
Duration: Current
Diatom Impact
Position: Chairman
Duration: Current
Platform Capital
Position: Founder, CEO & Chairman
Duration: Current
University of Lagos Business School
Position: Lecturer
Duration: Current
Synergy Capital Managers
Position: Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Duration: January 2013 – December 2019
Synergy Capital & Advisory Ltd
Position: Co-Chief Executive Officer
Duration: January 2007 – December 2013
Capital Alliance Nigeria
Position: Vice President & Portfolio Manager
Duration: September 2003 – January 2007
Bond Bank Limited
Position: Head of Corporate Finance
Duration: September 2000 – June 2003
Bond Bank Limited (Under Incorporation)
Position: Project Manager
Duration: November 2001 – August 2002
Lead Bank Limited
Position: Head of Telecoms Business Unit
Duration: September 2000 – October 2001
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)
Position: Credit Officer
Duration: July 1998 – August 2000
Educational Summary
Dr. Akindele holds a Doctor of Business Administration and has completed executive education at Oxford and London Business School. He earned a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
Education:
International School of Management
Degree: Doctor of Business Administration
Year: 2016
University of Oxford – Saïd Business School
Degree: Diploma in Private Equity
Year: 2008
London Business School
Program: Senior Executive Program in Management & Strategy
Year: 2007
London Business School
Degree: Diploma in Advanced Corporate Finance
Year: 2006
Obafemi Awolowo University
Degree: B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
Year: 1996
International School of Management
Degree: Doctor of Business Administration
Year: 2016
University of Oxford – Saïd Business School
Degree: Diploma in Private Equity
Year: 2008
London Business School
Program: Senior Executive Program in Management & Strategy
Year: 2007
London Business School
Degree: Diploma in Advanced Corporate Finance
Year: 2006
Obafemi Awolowo University
Degree: B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
Year: 1996
Awards & Recognition
He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.
Achievements & Awards:
SIGNATORY OF THE PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT
Year: 2022
FUTURE AFRICA AWARDS
Award: Honoree for Service to Young People
Year: 2022
AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Award: Business Accessibility & Inclusion Champion
Year: 2022
MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
Award: Hall of Fame Award
BUSINESS DAY OIL & GAS AWARDS
Awards:
– Oil & Gas Company of the Year (Midstream)
– Oil & Gas Technology & Innovation Company of the Year
– Oil & Gas CEO of the Year (Midstream)
Year: 2021
GLOBAL QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Award: Global Most Outstanding Energy Company of the Year
Year: 2021
NIGERIA TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awards:
– Most Innovative Oil & Gas Company of the Year
– Tech Incubation Hub of the Year
Year: 2021
STATE OF GEORGIA, USA
Award: Congressional Commendation Award
Year: 2021
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE
Award: African EPC Company of the Year
Year: 2021
PWC ANNUAL POWER AND UTILITY ROUNDTABLE
Recognition: Appreciation for Contribution to Panel Discussion
Year: 2016
PRIVATE EQUITY AFRICA
Award: House of the Year
Year: 2016
SIGNATORY OF THE PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT
Year: 2022
FUTURE AFRICA AWARDS
Award: Honoree for Service to Young People
Year: 2022
AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
Award: Business Accessibility & Inclusion Champion
Year: 2022
MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
Award: Hall of Fame Award
BUSINESS DAY OIL & GAS AWARDS
Awards:
– Oil & Gas Company of the Year (Midstream)
– Oil & Gas Technology & Innovation Company of the Year
– Oil & Gas CEO of the Year (Midstream)
Year: 2021
GLOBAL QUALITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Award: Global Most Outstanding Energy Company of the Year
Year: 2021
NIGERIA TECHNOLOGY AWARDS
Awards:
– Most Innovative Oil & Gas Company of the Year
– Tech Incubation Hub of the Year
Year: 2021
STATE OF GEORGIA, USA
Award: Congressional Commendation Award
Year: 2021
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE
Award: African EPC Company of the Year
Year: 2021
PWC ANNUAL POWER AND UTILITY ROUNDTABLE
Recognition: Appreciation for Contribution to Panel Discussion
Year: 2016
PRIVATE EQUITY AFRICA
Award: House of the Year
Year: 2016
Publication Summary
Dr. Akindele has authored books, whitepapers, and research articles focused on finance, emerging markets, sustainable development, and leadership.
Research, Published Articles & Books:
Title: Understanding Carbon and Why it Matters
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2025
Title: The Economics of Clean Power in Africa
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2025
Title: Engendering A Greener and Sustainable World: Energy Solutions For The Oil, Gas and Extractive Industries
Type: Publication
Title: Love Affair with Failure
Type: Book
Year: 2022
Title: Betting Big on Africa: A Presentation at the Africa Business Convention
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2022
Title: A Debt You Owe
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2022
Title: Beyond Remittances: Unlocking the True Value of the African Diaspora
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Evolution of Financial Services
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Value Beyond Remittances: The Potential of the Diaspora in Impacting Economic Development
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Evolution of Unicorn Start-ups Solutions within the African Ecosystem
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Quitless – The Power of Persistence in Business and Life
Type: Book
Year: 2021
Title: Africa Rising: Being Prepared vs Being Ready?
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: The Determinants of Domestic Bond Market in Emerging Economies
Type: Article
Title: Africa Rising – Love Thy Neighbour
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: Africa Rising – Introducing VEAM
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: What Are You Waiting For
Type: Article
Year: 2019
Title: My Definition of Success
Type: Article
Year: 2019
Title: The Determinants of Domestic Bond Market in Emerging Economies: An Empirical Analysis
Type: Doctorate Thesis
Title: Emerging Market Review: ResearchGate
Type: Article
Year: 2017
Title: The Determinants of Bond Market Development: Further Evidence from Emerging and Developed Countries
Type: Article
Year: 2017
Title: Residence Time Distribution in a Jet Mixer
Type: Unpublished First-Degree Thesis
Year: 1996
Key Skills:
– Corporate Finance Management
– Investment Management
– Strategy Formulation & Execution
– Solution Design
– Risk Management
– Business Planning
– Human Capital Development
– Strategic Leadership
– Fundraising
– Business Transformation
– Market Research
Attributes:
– Innovative
– Solution-oriented
– Driven
– Broadminded
– Meticulous
– Analytical
– Strategic Thinker
– Problem-solver
– Charismatic
Title: Understanding Carbon and Why it Matters
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2025
Title: The Economics of Clean Power in Africa
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2025
Title: Engendering A Greener and Sustainable World: Energy Solutions For The Oil, Gas and Extractive Industries
Type: Publication
Title: Love Affair with Failure
Type: Book
Year: 2022
Title: Betting Big on Africa: A Presentation at the Africa Business Convention
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2022
Title: A Debt You Owe
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2022
Title: Beyond Remittances: Unlocking the True Value of the African Diaspora
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Evolution of Financial Services
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Value Beyond Remittances: The Potential of the Diaspora in Impacting Economic Development
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Evolution of Unicorn Start-ups Solutions within the African Ecosystem
Type: Whitepaper
Year: 2021
Title: Quitless – The Power of Persistence in Business and Life
Type: Book
Year: 2021
Title: Africa Rising: Being Prepared vs Being Ready?
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: The Determinants of Domestic Bond Market in Emerging Economies
Type: Article
Title: Africa Rising – Love Thy Neighbour
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: Africa Rising – Introducing VEAM
Type: Article
Year: 2020
Title: What Are You Waiting For
Type: Article
Year: 2019
Title: My Definition of Success
Type: Article
Year: 2019
Title: The Determinants of Domestic Bond Market in Emerging Economies: An Empirical Analysis
Type: Doctorate Thesis
Title: Emerging Market Review: ResearchGate
Type: Article
Year: 2017
Title: The Determinants of Bond Market Development: Further Evidence from Emerging and Developed Countries
Type: Article
Year: 2017
Title: Residence Time Distribution in a Jet Mixer
Type: Unpublished First-Degree Thesis
Year: 1996
Key Skills:
– Corporate Finance Management
– Investment Management
– Strategy Formulation & Execution
– Solution Design
– Risk Management
– Business Planning
– Human Capital Development
– Strategic Leadership
– Fundraising
– Business Transformation
– Market Research
Attributes:
– Innovative
– Solution-oriented
– Driven
– Broadminded
– Meticulous
– Analytical
– Strategic Thinker
– Problem-solver
– Charismatic