Head of Africa, Utopia
Emmanuel is the Managing Partner of Utopia Lagos and is leading Utopia’s emerging efforts across Africa. Utopia is an urban innovation group that aims to build the urban ecosystem for emerging cities and their slums across Asia, Africa and Latin America. They’re doing this by establishing a network of CITYLabs (urban innovation labs) to build and back urban solutions that make the city better for the many, not just the few. Emmanuel designed and led the entrepreneurship center at Andela, a company that builds high-performing engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. He also managed programmes and strategic initiatives in support of talent development. He is a certified Project Management Professional with several years of experience managing diverse programs, projects and developing systems for operational effectiveness. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics, postgraduate degrees in Space Applications and Environmental Management and a Certificate in Disciplined Entrepreneurship from MIT amongst other qualifications. He is also the curator for TEDxYaba (an independently organised TED event), a Village Capital Communities Africa Programme Alumnus and a 2019 Skoll World Forum Fellow. He enjoys mentoring startups and serves as a judge for the MIT Inclusive Innovation Challenge.
Economic Opportunity • Education • Environmental Sustainability • Youth Job Skills
West and Central Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa
