Lanre Makele

Lanre Makele is currently a Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Venture Development at Citi Ventures, where they focus on building collaborations with early-stage companies to enhance commercialization opportunities. With extensive experience at leading financial institutions, they previously held roles such as Director of Regulatory Change at Morgan Stanley and Consultant in Regulatory Programmes at Credit Suisse. Lanre holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Politics from the University of Liverpool and has worked in various capacities, including business development and regulatory change, throughout their career. Their expertise lies in connecting innovators with corporate strategies to drive mutual value.