Akinwole II Omoboriowo

Mr. Akinwole II Omoboriowo is a visionary executive with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure development, strategic leadership, and regulatory strategy in the utilities industry. He holds an Executive MBA from Quantic Business School (USA) and has completed executive education programs at Imperial College Business School and the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. A Fellow of the Certified Board of Administrators of Nigeria (CBAN) and the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), he has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Vanguard Distinguished Nigerian of Merit Award and the B.I.D’s World Quality Commitment Gold Award. Mr. Omoboriowo has held leadership roles in prominent organizations, including Chairman of the Board of Directors at Genesis Energy Holdings, where he spearheaded transformative energy projects across Africa, and CEO of Petroleum Projects International. He also serves as an Expert Advisor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School and sits on advisory boards for the Shell Foundation, the African Energy Chambers and Global Thinkers Forum. Currently, he is driving innovative energy solutions, including renewable, clean gas projects and LNG initiatives, while fostering international partnerships.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

14:10

Emerging Economies ICC Hall A 14:10 - 14:40

Strengthening resilience in emerging economies: ensuring infrastructure resilience and economic continuity

Emerging economies are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions that strain infrastructure systems, destabilise supply chains, and undermine long-term growth. As global risks intensify, resilience is becoming a central pillar of sustainable development, requiring forward-looking investments to protect both physical assets and economic continuity. Many emerging markets face weak infrastructure and limited redundancy that heighten exposure to shocks - whether environmental, economic, or logistical. The infrastructure investment gap in these economies now exceeds $450 billion annually, creating urgent pressure to build systems that are both climate-aware and disruption-ready. Compounding this challenge, over 90% of global supply chain leaders report experiencing disruptions in the past year, with nearly 60% citing infrastructure failures or weather-related impacts as contributing factors. Tackling these vulnerabilities requires rethinking infrastructure design, strengthening logistics networks, and embedding flexibility into energy, transport, and industrial systems. Emerging economies must prioritise resilience through smarter infrastructure investment, economic diversification, and coordinated planning across public and private sectors.

Attendee insights:

Gain insight into how emerging economies are building resilience through infrastructure investment, supply chain protection, and strategic planning to withstand escalating disruptions and sustain economic momentum.