Profiles - Company Directors
Dr. 'Lekan Are
A renowned Agronomist and Agricultural Consultant of National and International repute.
He holds a B. Sc. (Agric) London, M.S., and Ph.D. (Crop Science), Michigan State University, USA. He is Chairman/Managing Director of Kakanfo Enterprises, Ltd. and Lekan Are Farms, as well as the Chairman of University Press Plc.
He is also a Director of Solid Trust Insurance Brokers Ltd, Independent Securities Ltd, and Punch Nigeria Ltd.
He has been associated with the management of Kakanfo Inn since inception in October 1988.
Mr. Ajay Singh Bawa
Obtained a B.A. from Delhi University, India in 1970.
He entered the hotel industry in November 1970 with an Outdoor Catering Company. He became Assistant Manager Rama International Hotel in 1976 and rose to Food and Beverage (F&B) Manager by 1982 and Front Office Manager by 1985.
In September 1986, he joined Deribe Hotel Maiduguri, Nigeria where he became Resident Manager in 1987. He is the pioneer General Manager of Kakanfo Inn, Ibadan from October 1988.
He has been the Director of Operations of Kakanfo Inn since August 1991.
Mrs. Funke Are-Igun
Earned both a B.B.A and M.B.A from the University of Michigan, USA, and specialized in Finance & Marketing.
She has over sixteen years experience consulting with startups to existing small business enterprises. She advises her clients on what they need to startup their business as well as provides on-going assistance and consultation to them.
Her offerings to her clients include but are not limited to loan packages, market feasibility studies, business and marketing plans. Additionally, she conducts small business seminars on an on-going basis.
She is the Principal Partner, Strategic Thinktank, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of TraveLink Vacation Rental Co, Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. She is also a Managing Partner of African Dolls and Collectibles LLC.
Mr. Ayo Are
Earned a Bachelors as well as Masters degree in Public Administration at the University of Michigan, USA.
Mr. Are is the President and Managing Executive of Money Managers International Ltd. in Ontario, Canada. As a seasoned Investment Adviser with over sixteen years experience in the financial industry and a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Michigan, he is focused on providing the necessary guidance and direction to his clientele in order to define and achieve their financial goals and objectives.
His financial practice is well defined and focused on the pre-retirement and post-retirement niche market segment and entails asset management, asset protection, charitable gifting, estate and retirement investment strategies.
In calendar year 2003 his dedication to his clients and the community won him membership in the 2004-05 edition of Who is Who in Executives and Professionals for North America.
Mr. 'Damola Are
Possesses a Bachelors degree in Public Administration from Michigan State University and a Bachelors degree in Hotel Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.
He joined the Marriott Hotel Chain in 1989 where he rose to the post of General Manager of one of its properties in Buena Park, Los Angeles California, USA. He later rose to the post of Regional Manager in the Marriott Hotel Chain. He was also at various times the General Manager of Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn and Courtyard hotels.
Between August 2002 and March 2005, He was the General Manager of the Streamside at Vail in Colorado, USA; a vacation resort operated by Marriott.
He is currently the Regional Director for Resort Operations - Eastern Region, for Hilton Grand Vacation Resorts. He is responsible for all Hilton Resorts located on the East Coast of the United States from New York to Miami.
Company Directors
- Dr. 'Lekan Are
- Mr. Ajay Singh Bawa
- Mrs. Funke Are-Igun
- Mr. Ayo Are
- Mr. 'Damola Are