Femi Lawal

Board Member

  • femi.lawal@valuefarmx.com
Femi Lawal is the Group Managing Director of DFC Holdings Limited, a seasoned investment banker and business incubator. with an illustrious career spanning over 24 years, Femi has honed his expertise in a wide array of disciplines, including financial engineering, corporate finance, project finance, debt/equity solutions, mergers, acquisitions & integrations, strategic planning, capital raising, public-private partnerships, and consulting.

Personal Experience

His extensive experience encompasses a diverse range of economic sectors, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in industries such as manufacturing, power, real estate, agriculture, oil & gas, communication/ICT, and construction.

Femi is a distinguished alumnus of the University of Ilorin, holding both a B.Sc. and an MBA degree, showcasing a strong academic foundation that complements his practical achievements. Femi commenced his professional journey with a tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he demonstrated versatility by consulting across the Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Telecoms, and Manufacturing sectors. His acumen led him to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where he served as the Regional Advisory Services Coordinator, orchestrating comprehensive designs and work plans for Advisory Services Initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa’s major markets and sectors.

Having held pivotal roles in prominent Investment Banking Firms, including Head of Project Finance, Head of Corporate Finance, and Sales & Distribution in Investment Banking and Group Chief Operations Officer at AT&A Asset Management Limited, Femi has consistently exhibited exemplary leadership and financial prowess. Currently, as the Group Managing Director at DFC Holdings Limited, he oversees various subsidiaries including DFC Capital, DFC Asset Management, Africa Green Project Limited, and DTH Africa. Notably, as a director at DTH, he has played a key role in incubating numerous startups including Dropie, Doci, ValueFarmx and Takke Online. Femi’s distinguished career and extensive contributions underscore his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.

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