Femi Enigbokan
As a Managing Partner at Persistent Growth Partners, I lead a search fund dedicated to empowering small businesses and transforming them into enduring legacies. My career has been defined by a passion for strategic growth and a commitment to creating value. With a proven track record in corporate development and franchise growth, I have consistently driven expansion into new markets, revitalized business models, and fostered strong investor relationships.
My Story
Femi Enigbokan brings years of executive leadership experience to his role as Managing Partner at Persistent Growth Partners. With a proven track record in driving strategic growth and operational excellence across multiple industries, Femi is passionate about identifying and nurturing high-potential businesses.
Prior to co-founding Persistent Growth Partners, Femi held key leadership positions at prominent organizations, including serving as Chief Growth Officer at Eyemart Express and Chief Development Officer for KFC Africa at Yum! Brands. His experience spans mergers & acquisitions, franchise development, and implementing data-driven growth strategies that have consistently delivered impressive results.
Femi's expertise in identifying market opportunities and optimizing business operations aligns perfectly with Persistent Growth Partners' mission to acquire and grow promising small and middle-market companies. His strategic vision and hands-on approach to value creation make him an invaluable asset to both the firm and its portfolio companies.
A graduate of Columbia University in the City of New York and Cornell University, Femi combines his strong academic foundation with real-world experience in finance, strategy, and operations. His diverse background, which includes roles at UBS Investment Bank and leadership of a startup ed-tech company, provides him with a unique perspective on scaling businesses across various sectors.
At Persistent Growth Partners, Femi leverages his extensive network and deep industry knowledge to source attractive acquisition targets and implement transformative growth strategies. His commitment to fostering innovation and building high-performance teams positions him well to guide portfolio companies through their next phase of growth and value creation.
Femi's passion for mentorship and professional development extends beyond his role at Persistent Growth Partners. He is an active member of several professional organizations and regularly serves as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.