Tope Shonubi

Temitope Shonubi is the Co‑Founder and an Executive Director of Sahara Group, a leading African energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operational footprints across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

With over three decades of executive experience, Tope Shonubi has worked across multiple sectors including financial services, construction, logistics and energy. His international experience spans Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, contributing to his breadth of knowledge in commercial optimisation, operational excellence, and multinational growth strategy.

At Sahara Group, he provides executive oversight across the Group’s Environment & Business Strategy portfolios, supporting enterprise-wide integration, sustainability-driven growth, and expansion into new energy and infrastructure opportunities across the upstream, midstream, downstream, power and trading businesses.

Temitope’s leadership continues to shape Sahara’s transformation into a globally competitive African enterprise, driving energy access, responsible operations, and long-term sustainable impact. He plays a pivotal role in Beyond XXX, a vision that honours Sahara’s 30 years of impact while looking ahead to limitless possibilities through innovation and reinvention.

He currently sits on the Boards of several Sahara-affiliated companies, including: Egbin Power Plc – the largest privately-owned thermal power plant in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asharami Energy Ltd – upstream business, Asharami Synergy Plc – downstream operations across West Africa, and Ikeja Electric Plc – Nigeria’s largest power distribution company.

Temitope studied Environmental Studies and Architecture at the University of Lagos and subsequently obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Law of Contracts & Contract Management from the University of Westminster, as well as an Executive MBA in Marketing & Strategic Management from Middlesex University Business School. He has served the Federal Government of Nigeria as: Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Youth Development and Special Adviser on International Investment.

He is a member of the Institute of Petroleum (UK), the Association of MBAs (UK), and the Royal Institute of British Architects, reflecting a multidisciplinary career that spans design, energy operations, global business strategy, and enterprise development.