Dr. Olufunso Somorin

Dr. Olufunso Somorin serves as the Regional Principal Officer at the African Development Bank Group, focusing on integrating climate change and green growth strategies across Eastern Africa. Possessing a robust background, Dr. Somorin has held various roles within the Bank, including Senior Policy Officer and Climate Policy Officer, where strategic engagement and policy development on resilience and climate vulnerability were key responsibilities. Additional experience includes serving as a Non-Executive Director at Profectus Capital Limited and an Eisenhower Fellow for the 2022 Africa Program. Dr. Somorin's earlier career includes positions at the Center for International Forestry Research, PalaceHouse Consulting, and contributions to research institutions and local government in Nigeria. Academically, Dr. Somorin holds a PhD in Environmental Policy and multiple degrees in related fields from esteemed universities in Europe.