Olaedo Osoka
Former Chief Executive Officer of Daystar Power
In the last 5 years, Olaedo has served as Chief Executive Officer (initially Ghana and then West Africa) of Daystar Power Group, a company providing renewable energy solutions to businesses and industries in Africa. She was a pioneer member of the Daystar team, holding board positions and leading the company’s expansion in West Africa from Nigeria into Ghana, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire and
Senegal culminating in an acquisition by Shell.
During her tenure, she co-led the raising of over $60 million from international investors including the DEG. Beyond the positive impact on the environment, her work has helped clients like the Coca-Cola bottler, the United Nations, Ecobank’s Pan-African headquarters among other blue-chip companies to reduce their power and operational costs, whilst delivering superior financial returns to shareholders.
Olaedo previously led corporate communications, business development and governance at Sunray Ventures – a venture builder that establishes high-growth businesses with significant socio-economic impact in Africa. Prior to this, she worked as a corporate and commercial lawyer, advising domestic and international clients looking to structure investments on the continent.
Olaedo graduated with a first-class degree in law (LLB Hons) from the University of Essex and holds a masters of law degree (LLM) with a distinction from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
