معرفی
Tunde Onitiri serves as an Adjunct Professor for Northwestern University's Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) Program, leveraging his extensive global executive experience in business development, project finance, and direct investments across infrastructure, telecoms, and climate sectors in Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Europe.
His educational credentials include:
- MBA in Finance from the Wharton School
- MA in East Asian Studies (Japan focus) from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University
- B.A. in Engineering Science and Economics from Oxford University
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholar at International University of Japan
- Immersion Program at Middlebury College School of Japanese
Professor Onitiri's research focuses on Energy and Sustainability with specialized expertise in Climate Finance mechanisms and Emerging Markets infrastructure development. His work integrates ESG strategy implementation, carbon project decarbonization frameworks, and venture capital deployment in climate tech and fintech sectors, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable development in resource-constrained economies.
His advisory practice includes structuring the Vitol S.A. joint venture for Nigerian carbon projects, supervising $500+ million in East Asia/Pacific infrastructure investments, and developing NSIA's ESG Strategy. Current board roles at New Forests Africa Investments VCC, Fiutur Advisory Board, and Optimal Greening Foundation demonstrate his ongoing commitment to climate finance innovation and environmental sustainability leadership.
