Law firm Olaniwun Ajayi appoints former FATE Foundation chief Adenike Adeyemi as CEO

Nigerian law firm Olaniwun Ajayi has appointed Adenike Adeyemi as chief executive. She previously led FATE Foundation, expanding it to all 36 Nigerian states and into Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, and earlier worked in KPMG's management consulting division. Managing Partner Dr Tominiyi Owolabi said the firm needs world-class business leadership for its next phase of growth.

Why it matters

A leading African law firm bringing in a non-lawyer chief executive signals a shift towards running legal practices as managed businesses.

Source: Africa Legal · 20 October 2026

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