Managing Partner
Franklyn Ogbidi is a visionary leader and international business executive with over 30 years of experience driving growth across continents. He brings strategic insight, entrepreneurial excellence, and proven leadership to Desarrollar Sports LLC, backed by strong academic credentials in economics, global business, and international entrepreneurship.
Lead Partner
Dr. Hakeem Tijani (Teejay) is a visionary leader with more than 25 years of multidisciplinary experience spanning technology, marketing communications, project management, business development, media, PR, and events. He plays a key role in shaping strategy, partnerships, and thought leadership at Desarrollar Sports LLC.
Director of Digital Enablement & Experiential Strategy
Adebola Aguda leads digital enablement and experiential strategy, combining design thinking, data insight, and immersive storytelling to create powerful digital journeys and fan experiences across the Desarrollar Sports ecosystem.
Director Experimental Events
Debrah Akinkuolie is a Project Management expert with 8+ years of experience delivering seamless events and high-impact productions. With a strong background in Hospitality, Event Marketing, Communications Strategy, and Operations, she is known for flawless execution and strong client relationships. A Bowie State University Mass Communications alumna, Debrah previously worked with Live Nation and 300 Entertainment, leading teams and supporting major global music projects.
Lead Consultant
Ikemefuna is a seasoned marketing, communications, and brand strategy leader with 28+ years of experience across Africa. He is known for leading high-impact communication strategies, business development initiatives, and transformative public and private sector projects.
Legal Adviser / Company Secretary
Deji is a senior corporate law and governance expert with deep experience in M&A, investment structuring, and regulatory advisory across Nigeria, Ghana, and francophone Africa, supporting leading banks, technology firms, and public institutions.
Partner
Segun Olukoya heads the Financial Services & Payments division at NEXTZON, leading business transformation and regional expansion initiatives for banks and insurance firms across several African countries.
Partner, Global Operations
Emmanuel is a tech founder, venture coach, and entrepreneurial scholar with deep expertise in digital payments, public-sector innovation, and venture building, driving global operations and inclusive innovation for Desarrollar Sports LLC.
Creative Lead
Isiaka is a versatile creative professional with a Fine Arts background and extensive experience across advertising and print media, bringing strong visual storytelling and brand design expertise to Desarrollar Sports LLC.
Advisory Board / E&I
Gwen is an influential investment and development leader with more than 23 years of experience across Africa and the Middle East, specializing in SME finance, gender mainstreaming, and sustainable development.
Banwo & Ighodalo (B&I) is a top-tier Nigerian law firm established in 1991, known for providing innovative, competent, cost-effective, and timely legal solutions, with a reputation for responsiveness and excellence.
Structured as a large partnership with over 100 solicitors, the firm advises public and private companies, governments, investors, financial institutions, and international consultancy firms, and is consistently ranked among Nigeria’s leading practices in capital markets, securities, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, restructuring, project finance, foreign investment, shipping, aviation, international trade, energy, natural resources, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.
