‘Lanré OSIBONA

A Digital Economy Advocate, passionate about Africa and a long-time proponent of its digital transformation. Former SSA to the Nigerian President on Technology (for 5 years), with international, private sector experience spanning over 17 years.

Founder & CEO of The Foresight Group, a collaboration of three uniquely distinct private limited companies that have come together to form an alliance to support Africa’s digital transformation. A group of independent companies with interwoven expertise namely, –Foresight Innovation Consulting, Foresight Knowledge Hub, and Foresight Seeds Fund– our venture capital.

Advisory Board member of Futurestate.org – https://futurestate.org

A pragmatist and activist for deepening (indigenous) private-public sector collaboration in the development of the continent.

Successful career history that started in the UK, providing technology consulting services to international FTSE100 companies -AXA, Deutsche Bank, Vodafone, Ericsson, T–Mobile, Camelot UK and locally for Stanbic Bank, Nigeria (Member of the Standard Bank Group).

A progressive mind… Political but NOT a Politician!

Father to 2 GREAT Children!!