Our Team

Meet the Visionaries Behind Our Agricultural Success

At SAO Agro, our strength lies in the passion and expertise of our dedicated team members. We are committed to transforming the agricultural landscape and driving sustainable growth. Get to know the individuals who make it all possible:

Ayo Sotinrin

Founder

Ayo has over 20 years experience in development finance aimed at promoting economic development and growth. He has worked across many sectors which includes energy, agriculture, healthcare and infrastructure development.

He founded SAO AGRO in 2019 to make a significant impact in food production and the promotion of sustainable agriculture practices to improve livelihoods across Rural Africa.

Omotola Sotinrin

Chief Executive Officer

Omotola Sotinrin started her career as a technical consultant and within the decade, progressed into a project development role by utilizing her engineering and innovative skills in project development to commissioning.

This decade-long experience culminated into her current role as a Business and Finance Director where she works on developing and executing infrastructure projects and ensuring a high degree of business performance.

Charles Adu-Frimpong

Head of Oil Palm Division

Charles Adu-Frimpong has over 18 years of experience in agribusiness and plantation management, and has built an outstanding career leading large-scale agricultural projects across Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and other parts of West and Central Africa.

He currently serves as the Head of the Oil Palm Division at SAO Agro, where he provides strategic leadership for the company’s agricultural operations, plantation development, sustainable sourcing programmes, and farmer engagement initiatives.

Vijayakumar Madhaiyan

Head of Cocoa Division

Vijayakumar Madhaiyan is an accomplished manufacturing and agribusiness executive with over 15 years of international leadership experience spanning India, Saudi Arabia, Laos, and Nigeria.

He currently serves as the Head of the Cocoa Division of SAO Agro Allied Services Limited, where he provides strategic and operational leadership across the company’s integrated agribusiness portfolio, driving operational excellence, manufacturing efficiency, quality management, food safety, and sustainable business growth.

David Olijogun

Business Development Manager

David Olijogun is a Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant with a background in finance, advisory and investment industries. Skilled in project management, Business Development, Consultancy, and Strategic planning.

Mustapha Mohammed

Lead Agro Economist

Mustapha is responsible for developing business cases and business plans for new ventures at SAO Agro, ensuring projects are financially viable, sustainable, and aligned with market opportunities. He conducts in-depth agricultural economic analyses to support strategic decision-making, investment planning, and project development. He also oversees value chain evaluations, market assessments, and financial models to confirm project viability and sustainability.

Solomon Eromosele Sanu

Inventory Manager

Solomon is involved in the management of our all our resources and inputs at the farm. His daily activities range from maintaining the storage facilities and effectively managing inventory which contributes to the smooth operation of our business. With his keen attention to detail, he ensures that all resources are properly accounted for, coordinates suppliers  and especially focuses on keeping waste to a minimum

Oladotun Oluwamodimu

Senior Oil Palm Supervisor

Oladotun is an experienced Agricultural Extension Agent with over 12 years of experience in agriculture and agricultural business analysis. He has an excellent reputation for resolving problems that occur on the fields, coordinates activities and optimizing processes to ensure operations run smoothly on the farm.

As a Senior Supervisor, he plays a pivotal role in maintaining the excellence of our oil palm production as is shown in his commitment to quality and crop health.

Edeh Susan Chinwe

Agro Economist Associate, SAO Agro Allied Limited

Susan Chinwe Edeh is an Agro Economist Associate at SAO Agro Allied Limited, where she supports the company’s agricultural investment analysis, economic research, and project development within the Agro department. 
 
She joined SAO Agro as a Junior Agro Economist during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year (2025-2026). She was retained as full staff after her service and has since grown into her current role.

Our collective passion for agriculture, innovation, and community development drives us to excel in every aspect of our work. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for the agriculture sector, one project at a time.

Ready to join hands with our exceptional team?