Sulaiman Adedokun

Sulaiman Adedokun, CFA

Group Managing Director, Meristem Securities Limited

Sulaiman Adedokun, CFA, is a highly accomplished financial expert with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, asset management, and capital markets. He is the Group Managing Director (GMD) of Meristem Securities Limited, a leading investment firm in Nigeria, a position he assumed in January 2025. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Group Managing Director for over a decade and has been the Managing Director of Meristem Wealth Management Limited since August 2008.

Sulaiman holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where he graduated with a Second-Class Upper. His academic foundation in accounting was established at Ondo State Polytechnic, earning a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Distinction. To enhance his leadership expertise, he completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2011.

As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) since 2013, Sulaiman is recognized for his deep expertise in wealth management, portfolio strategy, and investment strategies. He is also:

  • An Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) since 1998
  • A Dealing Clerk on the Nigerian Stock Exchange
  • A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
  • An Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation

Sulaiman Adedokun plays a pivotal role in corporate governance and financial strategy across various industries. He is the Board Chairman of Trans-Nationwide Express Plc, Leky Mills Limited, and Carnation Registrars Limited (formerly Mainstreet Registrars Limited) and serves as a Director on the Board of AfriGlobal Insurance Brokers, contributing to growth and innovation in Nigeria’s financial and corporate sectors. With an extensive background in capital markets, financial advisory, and risk management, Sulaiman continues to shape Nigeria’s investment landscape. His leadership at Meristem Securities Limited has been instrumental in driving wealth creation, investment planning, and capital market development. Outside of his professional endeavours, Sulaiman enjoys golf, reading, and traveling.