Wole is an anchor, producer and former West Africa Editor at CNBC Africa. He is the presenter of CNBC Africa’s daily markets review show Closing Bell Exchange West Africa.
Wole studied at the University of Lagos, Nigeria where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Prior to joining CNBC Africa in 2010 he pursued a career in investment management and research, working at FSDH Securities, Lead Capital, Afrinvest and PHB Asset Management as the head of investment research.
Wole has interviewed several prominent personalities such as Jacob Zuma (Former South Africa President), Goodluck E. Jonathan (former Nigeria President), Yemi Osinbajo (Nigeria Vice President), Aliko Dangote (President of the Dangote Group) and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria).
At CNBC Africa, he produced Eye on Nigeria’s Capital Market, a monthly programme dedicated to reviewing developments in Nigeria’s Capital Market. His reporting earned him the Citi Journalistic Excellence Award.
Wole is a highly sought-after event host and panel discussion moderator. He has moderated numerous live/recorded events which include, the Annual Presidential Dialogue at the Nigeria Economic Summit, Forbes Person of the Year Award, All Africa Business Leaders Award and many others.
An avid football and basketball follower, Wole is a fan of Arsenal FC and the Los Angeles Lakers based in Los Angeles California, USA.