Iyiola OjoRegional Director, Africa

areas of expertise
  • Golden Visa & Second Citizenship Advisory

  • Regional Strategy & Client Engagement (Africa)

  • Cross-Sector Leadership (Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Property)

  • Investor Relations & Market Expansion

  • International Business Development

Mr Iyiola Ojo serves as Coates Global’s Regional Director for Africa, where he leads the firm’s operations and strategic development across key markets in West, East, and Southern Africa. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience across the telecommunications, oil and gas, real estate, and immigration sectors, Mr Ojo brings a multidisciplinary perspective to investor migration services.

Helping clients in Africa access global mobility is about more than visas — it’s about opening doors to freedom, security, and opportunity.

He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), which form the foundation of his analytical and operational expertise in complex regional markets. His work is marked by a strategic and client-focused approach, enabling high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs across Africa to successfully navigate the requirements of leading Golden Visa and Second Citizenship programmes.

Mr Ojo’s role includes developing partnerships with financial institutions, wealth advisors, and family offices, and guiding clients through investment planning, documentation, and post-approval follow-up. His deep understanding of regional dynamics and regulatory expectations ensures that clients receive culturally competent, locally tailored, and globally compliant support.

Mr Ojo is an integral part of our executive advisory network, representing the firm’s values and standards across the African continent.

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