Adedoyin Adeleke
Founder and Executive Director, Green Growth Africa · Nigeria
Adedoyin Adeleke is the CEO of Green Growth Africa. Adeleke is based in Nigeria. Adeleke was born in 1989.
Adedoyin Adeleke holds a PhD in Energy and Nuclear Science and Technology from Politecnico di Milano. He founded Green Growth Africa in 2022 and was appointed the first African co-chair of the UN Independent Group of Scientists in 2025.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Adedoyin Adeleke's appointment as the first African co-chair of the UN's Global Sustainable Development Report and co-chair of the Independent Group of Scientists, a position highlighted as a historic milestone for the continent. Headlines have also documented Adeleke's work on environmental issues in Africa, including advocacy around climate change and environmental crime, as well as the relocation from Europe to advance green growth initiatives across the region.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1989
- Citizenship
- Nigeria
Our coverage
On CEOInsider
No feature yet. When we publish a feature, interview or cover story on Adedoyin Adeleke, it will appear here — and tie into the news timeline.
Adedoyin Adeleke: FAQ
- Who is Adedoyin Adeleke?
- Adedoyin Adeleke is the Founder and Executive Director of Green Growth Africa, based in Nigeria.
- What company does Adedoyin Adeleke lead?
- Adedoyin Adeleke is CEO of Green Growth Africa.