Taiwo Yusuf, CFA

Chief Investment Officer, Meristem Wealth Management

Taiwo Yusuf is a result-driven investment leader with about 20 years of experience spanning commercial banking, investment banking, and capital markets. As the Chief Investment Officer of Meristem Wealth Management Limited, he plays a pivotal role in shaping multi-asset investment strategies and driving the firm’s performance across Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income, and Bonds.

With over a decade at Meristem Wealth Management, Taiwo has been instrumental in developing innovative investment solutions and delivering exceptional returns for clients. His expertise extends beyond traditional asset classes to include strategic risk management, portfolio optimization, and wealth preservation.

Taiwo also serves as the Administrator of NESI SSL Limited, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-owned entity dedicated to addressing liquidity challenges in the Nigerian power sector. His strategic oversight in this role reflects his deep understanding of financial structuring and economic sustainability.

His educational and professional qualifications include a degree in Economics, an MBA, the CFA Charterholder designation, and Associate Membership with the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. He is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School, and has attended various prestigious international executive management programs in Kellogg’s School of Management, IESE amongst others. Under his leadership, Meristem Wealth Management has earned multiple industry recognitions, including:

✅ Best Performing Fund
✅ First Global Investment Performance Standard (GIPS) Compliant Firm in Nigeria

Taiwo’s passion extends beyond investment management—he is a dedicated sports enthusiast who enjoys field trips and outdoor adventures, reflecting his dynamic and well-rounded personality.