Yomi Olugbenro has been appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of Deloitte West Africa, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the region’s largest professional services firms. The appointment positions Olugbenro to assume full leadership in the coming months as Deloitte strengthens its strategic direction across West Africa.
Olugbenro brings more than two decades of professional experience to the role, with deep expertise in tax advisory, regulatory compliance and strategic consulting. Prior to his elevation, he served as West Africa Tax Leader at Deloitte, where he oversaw tax operations and advisory services across multiple markets. In that capacity, he worked closely with multinational corporations, high-growth local enterprises and public sector institutions navigating increasingly complex fiscal and regulatory environments.
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A longstanding member of Deloitte’s West Africa Executive Committee, Olugbenro has played a central role in shaping the firm’s policy engagement, client service delivery and cross-border advisory strategies. His career reflects a strong blend of technical proficiency and leadership experience, supported by professional qualifications in accounting and taxation as well as active involvement in industry and policy forums.
His appointment comes at a time when professional services firms across Africa are responding to rapid economic shifts. Governments in the region continue to reform tax frameworks, strengthen compliance systems and pursue economic diversification. At the same time, businesses are facing growing pressure to manage regulatory risk, digitize operations and adapt to global reporting standards. Leadership continuity at a firm like Deloitte is therefore critical to maintaining client confidence and ensuring consistent advisory support.
As CEO-Elect, Olugbenro is expected to focus on strengthening Deloitte’s regional integration, deepening client relationships and investing in talent development across its audit, consulting, risk advisory and tax practices. The firm’s growth strategy in West Africa is closely tied to rising demand for high-quality advisory services in sectors such as financial services, energy, telecommunications and consumer markets.
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Industry observers view his elevation as part of a broader trend of African executives assuming top leadership roles within global professional services networks. It signals both confidence in local leadership capacity and recognition of the importance of contextual expertise in navigating West Africa’s dynamic business landscape.
With this transition, Deloitte West Africa enters a new chapter anchored in experienced leadership and a renewed focus on delivering value in an increasingly complex economic environment.
