Biography

Emmanuel Odemayowa is the Chairman & Group Managing Director of Cavalli Business & Investment Group. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Global Property Partners, a Member of the Cavalli Group.

Emmanuel Odemayowa is a transformational business leader with over 20 years working experience; in developing innovative solutions, analysing complex situations, turning strategy into action with cross-functional business knowledge to catalyse change transformation and drive success. 

Emmanuel Odemayowa holds a Master’s of Law (LLM) degree in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in English Language and Literature from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.

He attended the Owner Manager Programme at the Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School) and has also participated in several trainings in Entrepreneurship, Management and Marketing.

In the course of his career, Emmanuel Odemayowa worked with the Economic Growth and Development Centre, Abuja, where he was fully involved in research projects spanning National Planning and Development Issues. He later moved to the real estate sector as pioneer Business Development Manager with a frontline real estate firm in Nigeria, after-which he became the Managing Director of Ambassage Properties Limited (A Commercial Real Estate Development Firm), where he spearheaded the growth and expansion of the Ambassage Group; which also includes: The Sage Homes (The luxury homes subsidiary of the business).

Emmanuel Odemayowa is happily married with three lovely kids. He is a football and golf enthusiasts and spends most of his evening after work playing golf at the Ikoyi Club, Lagos.

Biography

Banjo obtained his LL. B from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and bagged his B.L from the Nigeria Law School about 15 years ago. He also holds a Master of Law degree from the University of Lagos. Since graduation, he has garnered experience in different areas of corporate and commercial law practice especially Real Property, Maritime, Intellectual Property and Probate matters.

He joined the Estate of O. Atobatele, as an in-house Solicitor. There, he managed legal matters relating to the Estate’s real property and shares/securities in more than thirty Nigerian Companies. He later joined Lexx and Sophy, a Law Firm then based in Maryland, Lagos as an Associate. At Lexx and Sophy, he garnered experience in Real Estate, Shipping/Maritime, Customs, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Energy and Probate Matters.

He joined Grand Designs Sage Homes Limited, a real estate Company, then based in Lekki, Lagos as Head, Legal. At Sage Homes, he was part of all the joint venture transactions, contract negotiation, contract drafting, etc. He also held the position of Company Secretary/Legal Adviser.

He later joined Deluxe Residences Limited from inception as Legal Adviser and currently occupies the position of Company Secretary/General Counsel, and heads the Legal Division of the Company.

Banjo has undergone various leadership and management trainings in various organizations including a Management Programme at the Lagos Business School. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN).

Biography

Makanjuola Olumide Julius is a highly qualified and experienced professional with over 15 years of expertise in accounting, finance, taxation, audit, and advisory services. He is a registered Professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, a Fellow of ICAN, and an Associate member of the CITN, a Registered Professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), and Associate of the Association of Accounting Technicians in West Africa (ABWA). Makanjuola holds an MBA in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance and Investment from Ahmadu Bello University.

Earlier in his career, Makanjuola served as a Project Accountant at JohnDavids Construction Limited and worked his way up in the industry to becoming the Finance Manager at Landwey Investment Limited where he oversaw financial activities related to business operations, budgeting and cost reduction. Makanjuola played a key role in coordinating the financial affairs of other subsidiaries in the business value chain and led the finance team in setting and achieving goals.

Currently, Makanjuola serves as the Head of Finance at Cavalli Business & Investment Group. In this role, he reports directly to the Group Managing Director and is responsible for reviewing the company’s financial statements for compliance with IFRS, budget planning, reconciling bank accounts and intercompany balances, and providing advisory support in investment and credit sourcing. He also liaises with tax consultants and auditors, ensures compliance with tax laws and regulations, and safeguards company assets. Makanjuola utilizes his proficiency in Sage 50 Accounting software to perform his duties effectively.

Makanjuola’s key skills include leadership, negotiation, budgeting, data analysis, and meeting tight deadlines. He has a passion for reading, exercising, socializing, and football.

Biography

Briggs Ibim Esther is a dynamic and result-driven professional with over a decade of progressive experience spanning investor relations, strategic partnerships, sales, marketing, and brand management. She has a strong track record of driving revenue growth, securing high-value investments, and leading impactful communication initiatives within the real estate and financial services sectors.

Currently serving as the Head of Investor Relations & Partnerships at Cavalli Business & Investment Group, Esther plays a pivotal role in capital raising, stakeholder engagement, and strategic growth through partnerships and investor confidence-building. Her efforts have resulted in a 45% increase in capital from high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, along with enhanced long-term investment commitments.

Previously, she excelled as a Product Sales Manager and Senior Brand & Corporate Communications Manager within the Cavalli Group, where she implemented multimillion-dollar sales strategies, launched successful marketing campaigns, and built high-performing teams that consistently surpassed revenue targets.

Esther began her career in banking and consulting, developing expertise in business development, brand strategy, and client relationship management. She holds an MSc in Applied Corporate Brand Management from Brunel University, UK, and a BSc in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of Port Harcourt.

Her core competencies include investor relations, capital fundraising, strategic sales leadership, corporate branding, partnership development, and stakeholder communications. Esther is known for her analytical acumen, adaptability, and leadership in high-stakes environments.