Femi Adeoti

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Femi Adeoti is a Nigerian technology executive and entrepreneur. He serves as the co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Routelink Group, a group with businesses across telecommunications, enterprise technology solutions, and digital financial services. Over his career, Adeoti has played a prominent role in expanding digital infrastructure and advancing financial inclusion initiatives in Africa.

Early life and education

Adeoti earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University. He went on to complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Finance at the University of Liverpool. Additionally, he completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School and earned a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Career

Adeoti began his career in the technology sector with Comtec Systems in the United States before joining the Computer Warehouse Group in Nigeria. He later joined Cisco Systems, serving as Head of Regional Business for West Africa.

He was subsequently appointed Managing Director and chief executive officer of Inlaks, an information technology and systems integration firm operating in West Africa. During his tenure, he directed regional growth strategies and oversaw the implementation of core banking and digital financial service technologies across various institutions.

In 2018, Adeoti co-founded Routelink Group. As Group CEO, he has overseen the establishment of subsidiaries including Routelink Telecom, Routelink Enterprise, and Routepay. The company secured a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) as well as a Payment Service Provider license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Awards and recognition

In 2019, Adeoti received the “Top CEOs & Next Bulls Award,” which recognizes executive leadership and contributions to corporate growth in Nigeria's technology sector.

In 2025, the Technology Industry Leadership Watch listed him as one of the country's top technology executives.

Professional affiliations

• Fellow, Institute of Directors (IoD)
• Fellow, Institute of Credit Administrators (FICA)
• Honorary Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)

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