How Yemisi Okunowo is Reshaping Distressed Assets into Engines of Growth throughStrategic Finance

By Tosin Clegg

Yemisi Okunowo is at the forefront of transforming distressed assets into thriving opportunities.
He has managed over $100 million worth of complex restructuring portfolios across Africa and
Latin America, a feat that not only demands deep financial acumen but also a rare blend of
strategic foresight and cross-border coordination.

With an analytical mind and an unwavering commitment to development finance, Yemisi is quietly but powerfully altering the future of international investment.
Yemisi’s contribution is particularly important in emerging markets, where fragile business
ecosystems often lack the resilience of developed economies. In such environments, financial
collapse can ripple into broader economic downturns. His restructuring strategies are therefore
more than transactional, they are developmental, enabling sustainable growth in sectors vital to
local communities, such as energy, logistics, and real estate.

His influence doesn’t stop at the deal table. As a published financial analyst, Yemisi has contributed
over 20 in-depth articles and research reports on the finance area of Nigeria’s real estate sector,
mortgage systems, and investment strategies in emerging markets. His articles featured in
Nairametrics, Estate Intel, and Business Day serve as educational resources for policy makers,
developers, and investors navigating the continent’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Yemisi’s ascent is built on a strong academic and professional foundation. A graduate of Obafemi
Awolowo University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting with distinction, he also
holds the prestigious ACA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
(ICAN). His early career includes key roles in research, private equity, and project development
positions that laid the groundwork for his current global impact.
In an era where financial stability is synonymous with national development, professionals like
Yemisi Okunowo are proving that Nigerian talent has both the depth and the vision to lead on the
global stage. Through his financial restructuring expertise, he is not only preserving economic
value but also engineering its rebirth.

As Nigeria continues to raise a generation of globally respected professionals, Yemisi Okunowo
stands out as a symbol of how technical excellence, strategic thinking, and a passion for impact
can shape economies and transform lives.