Femi Adeoti
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| Born | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University (BSc, Electronics Engineering) University of Liverpool (MBA, International Finance) Harvard Business School (Executive Education) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Certificate in Artificial Intelligence) |
| Occupation | Technology executive, entrepreneur, |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of Routelink Group |
Femi Adeoti is a Nigerian technology executive, entrepreneur, and business leader. He is the Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Routelink Group, a Nigerian-based company operating across telecommunications, enterprise technology, and digital payments. Adeoti is known for his leadership in promoting innovation, financial inclusion, and digital transformation across Africa.[1]
Early Life and Education
Adeoti earned a bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University. He holds an MBA in International Finance from the University of Liverpool, completed executive education at Harvard Business School, and earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Career
He began his professional career at Comtec Systems in the United States, later working with the Computer Warehouse Group. At Cisco, he served as Head of Regional Business for West Africa and received the Chairman’s Club award for outstanding performance.[2]
He later became Managing Director/CEO of Inlaks Africa, where he led business expansion and digital transformation efforts across several African countries.[3]
In 2018, Adeoti co-founded Routelink Group. Under his leadership, the group has expanded into telecommunications (Routelink Telecom), enterprise IT (Routelink Enterprise), and digital payments (Routepay). Routelink holds a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license from the Nigerian Communications Commission and a Payment Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Nigeria.[4]
Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Adeoti has been a vocal advocate for cashless payment systems and increased financial access in Nigeria.[5]
He has encouraged businesses to adopt multichannel communication strategies,[6] and promoted the role of MVNOs in improving affordable connectivity.[7]
Through Routepay, he advocates for digital financial tools to support underbanked communities and MSMEs.[8]
He has also spoken about the growing importance of cybersecurity and digital resilience in the face of evolving threats.[9]
Awards and Recognition
In 2019, Adeoti received the "Top CEOs & Next Bulls Award" in recognition of his leadership in technology and business innovation.[2]
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow, Institute of Directors (IoD)
- Fellow, Institute of Credit Administrators (FICA)
- Honorary Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)
Selected Media Appearances and Articles
- CEO Interview on YouTube
- Access to Financial Services – BusinessDay
- Readiness for Cashless Economy – The Sun
- Analysis of E-Banking Trends – MMS Plus
- CEO Speaks Interview – BusinessDay
- RoutePay and Financial Inclusion – MSME Africa
- Multichannel Communication Insights – Punch
References
- ↑ Akwaja, Chima (2023-04-10). "Nigeria Ready for Cashless Transactions – Adeoti". Leadership. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Inlaks CEO Wins Top CEOs & Next Bulls Award". Nigeria Communications Week. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "How Inlaks Emerged as Temenos Learning Community Partner". The Punch. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Routelink Gets NCC's Virtual Network Licence". The Punch. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Transition to Cashless Payment System Requires Concerted Efforts – Adeoti". BusinessDay. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Routelink Urges Businesses to Embrace Multi-Channel Communication". The Punch. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Subscribers'll Be Ultimate Beneficiaries of MVNOs – Routelink". The Sun. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Routepay Expands Financial Access for Under-banked Africans, Empowering MSMEs". MSME Africa. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
- ↑ "Routelink Builds Resilience Culture in Cyberspace to Curb Cyber Threats". Vanguard. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
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