
The net worth of Nigerian-American billionaire Adebayo Ogunlesi has surged to an impressive $2.3 billion, up from $1.7 billion just a week after his appointment to the board of directors at OpenAI.
Business Insider reports that the sharp increase in Ogunlesi's wealth stems from his investment portfolio, which now exceeds $1.8 billion. The announcement comes on the heels of a $12.5 billion deal signed in January 2024 between BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), the investment firm Ogunlesi founded and chairs. The agreement established a leading multi-asset infrastructure investment platform.
Under Ogunlesi's leadership, GIP has become the world's largest independent infrastructure manager, with over $100 billion in assets under management. His recent appointment to OpenAI’s board underscores his global standing as an innovative and visionary leader.

Ogunlesi’s portfolio includes significant stakes in prominent companies like BlackRock, Kosmos Energy Holdings LLC, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp., and Goldman Sachs Group. His strategic investments have solidified his reputation as one of Africa’s most influential corporate figures.
A pioneer in leveraging diversification, Ogunlesi has investments spanning asset management, energy, and leisure industries, all of which have significantly contributed to his growing fortune. In 2024, he was named among the three Nigerians featured on Forbes’ 50 Wealthiest Black Americans list.
His achievements serve as a testament to his exceptional leadership and investment acumen, further elevating his status as a global business powerhouse.

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