Dupe Olusola bags new appointment

Dupe who is also the chief executive officer (CEO) of DOVA Capital, has described the opportunity as a chance to contribute to advancing market-creating innovation and inclusive economic growth, having spent over two decades operating at the intersection of capital, infrastructure, and emerging markets — leading through complexity, building platforms from the ground up, and asking hard questions about where growth comes from and who it reaches.

A 2026 fellow of the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, Dupe’s focus in the MIT advisory role will draw on experience gained across capital deployment, infrastructure, and emerging energy sectors. Olusola previously served as managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Transcorp Hotels Plc, where she led the company through the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and a period of operational transformation. She also held roles at United Bank for Africa (UBA) as group head of marketing, and at Teragro Commodities Limited, where she led agricultural investments and partnerships. Earlier in her career, Olusola worked with African Capital Alliance, Bloomberg, and Northern Trust.