Where does Ayotunde Aladejana work?

Ayotunde Aladejana is Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa.

Where did Ayotunde Aladejana go to school?

Ayotunde Aladejana studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Certificate in Impact Investing, Impact Investing); University of Strathclyde (Master of Science (MSc), Business Analysis and Consulting); Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor's degree, Economics).

Ayotunde Aladejana

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Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa · Director, Government Engagement, West Africa at Mastercard Start Path

Lagos State, Nigeria

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About

Ayotunde Aladejana serves as Director of Government Engagement for West Africa at Mastercard, focusing on institutional partnerships and digital infrastructure in emerging markets. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, financial services, and global partnerships, he works on market expansion initiatives and public-private collaborations that connect corporations, investors, and governments. His expertise includes strategic partnership development, cross-border collaboration, and commercial growth strategies across emerging market ecosystems.

Experience

MastercardDirector, Government Engagement, West Africacurrent2026 — presentNigeria
Partnership LeadersMembercurrent2023 — present
VC Platform Global CommunityMember2023 — 2025
54 Collective VCHead of Global Partnerships2024 — 2025
54 Collective VCGlobal Partnerships Lead2023 — 2024
54 Collective VCPartnerships Lead - Africa2021 — 2023
54 Collective VCPartnerships Lead - West Africa2021Nigeria
Grand Challenges CanadaInvestment Manager2021 — 2022
Anadach GroupSenior Analyst2020 — 2021
Sterling Bank PlcPartnerships Manager2021
Sterling Bank PlcSenior Health Financing Specialist2017 — 2020
Sterling Bank PlcHead, New Business Development (Lagos), Strategy and Innovation2015 — 2017Lagos
Standard Chartered BankPersonal Financial Consultant2013 — 2014
Guaranty TrustRetail Marketing Officer2008 — 2011

Skills & more

Team Building1Cross-functional Team Leadership1

CVC Investment Programs — Global Corporate Venturing
Managing Partnerships and Strategic Alliances — INSEAD Executive Education

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Adam Wakefield

Managing Editor at Founders Factory Africa

Adelaide Njoki Muthang'i

Investment Associate at Founders Factory Africa

Alina Truhina

Board Member at Founders Factory Africa

Amara Muoneke

Venture Design Lead at Founders Factory Africa

Andile Masuku

Head of Community at Founders Factory Africa

Andrew Obuoforibo

Head of Product at Founders Factory Africa

Bongani Sithole

Chief Executive Officer at Founders Factory Africa

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ayotunde Aladejana?: Ayotunde Aladejana serves as Director of Government Engagement for West Africa at Mastercard, focusing on institutional partnerships and digital infrastructure in emerging markets. With over a decade of experience in venture capital, financial services, and global partnerships, he works on market expansion initiatives and public-private collaborations that connect corporations, investors, and governments. His expertise includes strategic partnership development, cross-border collaboration, and commercial growth strategies across emerging market ecosystems.
Where does Ayotunde Aladejana work?: Ayotunde Aladejana is Head of Partnerships at Founders Factory Africa.
Where did Ayotunde Aladejana go to school?: Ayotunde Aladejana studied at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford (Certificate in Impact Investing, Impact Investing); University of Strathclyde (Master of Science (MSc), Business Analysis and Consulting); Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor's degree, Economics).

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