Endeavor Nigeria Announces Change Of Leadership, Appoints Ireayomide As MD

The global entrepreneurship network, Endeavor Nigeria has announced the appointment of Ireayomide Oladunjoye as its Managing Director, MD & CEO, effective 6th February 2023.

Ireayomide takes over from Tosin Faniro Dada, who has led the organisation’s operations for two years.

In her address, Dada said, “Leading the Endeavor Nigeria team for the past two years has been one the most incredible journey of personal and professional growth, and it’s all thanks to Linda Rottenberg’s 25-year vision of transforming economies, one entrepreneur at a time.

“I’m delighted that I had the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful team that supports 33 high impact entrepreneurs leading 16 high growth companies.

“I’m happy to hand the wheel to Ireayomide Oladunjoye, who is impact-driven and committed to the future of high-impact entrepreneurship in Nigeria.

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I’m grateful to the Board of Endeavor Nigeria, under the leadership of Atedo N.A.Peterside (CON), for their support and look forward to Endeavor Nigeria’s continued success,” said the outgoing Managing Director & CEO, Tosin Faniro-Dada”

Before joining Endeavor, Ireayomide was Head, Startups at Lagos Innovates.

She was responsible for developing and implementing Government- edprograms to support an enabling environment for Tech Startups and Innovation Drven Enterprises to thrive in Lagos State.

“I’m excited to join the Endeavor Nigeria network as Managing Director and CEO.

“I have been a huge fan of Endeavor’s mission and team for many years; hopefully, together with the Endeavor team, mentors and supporters, we can help uncover the next group of Nigerian unicorns, outliers, multipliers, and high-impact Endeavor Entrepreneurs!

“l’m looking forward to building on Endeavor’s great platform, selecting more high-growth companies, supporting existing Endeavor Entrepreneurs and the next generation of founders and innovators,” said incoming Managing Director & CEO Ireayomide Oladunjoye.

Endeavor Nigeria Board Chairman Atedo N.A. Peterside (CON) expressed delight over Ireayomide’s appointment as Managing Director, saying, “We believe her perspective and expertise will add immense value to Endeavor and the high-impact entrepreneurs we support as we continue to scale as an organization.”