London, United Kingdom — As African businesses redefine their place on the global stage through innovation and inclusive enterprise, few leaders have demonstrated such visionary impact as Dr. Akintoye Akindele, Chairman of Platform Capital, Nigeria. At the prestigious 15th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) 2025, held during the landmark Africa Summit 2025 in London, Dr. Akindele was honoured with the African Business Leadership Impact Award in recognition of his transformative influence on investment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development across the continent.
The Influential award ceremony, organised by African Leadership Magazine, took place at The Landmark London and the UK House of Commons, in the presence of over 300 high-profile leaders, including Heads of State, policymakers, global investors, and captains of industry. The African Business Leadership Awards are widely recognized as the gold standard for celebrating excellence in corporate governance, strategic innovation, and leadership impact across the continent.
Dr. Akindele was recognised for his pioneering work in catalysing business growth, empowering African entrepreneurs, and shaping investment ecosystems through Platform Capital, a leading sector-agnostic investment firm committed to unlocking Africa’s potential. His visionary leadership has spurred cross-border investments in education, technology, healthcare, financial inclusion, and creative industries—delivering not only strong returns but meaningful impact for communities across emerging markets.
Dr. Akintoye Akindele is an award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, known for his deep commitment to sustainable development, inclusive innovation, and talent incubation. Through his bold strategies and future-focused vision, he has built a platform that nurtures African enterprises to scale globally, while also supporting youth, education, and innovation through various philanthropic initiatives.
The Africa Summit 2025, chaired by H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, and Dr. Ken Giami, Founder & CEO of the African Leadership Organization, was held under the theme “Africa Forward: Powering Leadership, Investments, and Competitiveness.” This year’s summit spotlighted Africa’s emergence as a global growth frontier, with 24 African countries projected to exceed 5% GDP growth.
About African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA)
The African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), now in its 15th year, is a flagship initiative of African Leadership Magazine that celebrates visionary leaders and institutions driving Africa’s transformation through innovation, enterprise, and resilience. As a vital platform for spotlighting African excellence often overlooked by global media, ABLA continues to honour outstanding changemakers whose leadership is redefining the continent’s business and development landscape.
About African Leadership Magazine
African Leadership Magazine, published by the African Leadership Organisation, a UK-registered company (Company No. 07435198), is the continent’s leading platform spotlighting transformational leadership and African excellence. Since 2008, it has bridged Africa and the world through compelling storytelling, high-level dialogue, and strategic events, including the Africa Summit and ABLA, engaging over 1.2 million readers globally and facilitating over $5 billion in investments and partnerships.
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