Mr. Gboyega Lesi studied Civil Engineering at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. His professional Insurance career started over 25 years ago as a trainee risk surveyor. Since then he has gained experience in several aspects of risk management, insurance broking, underwriting, product development, Bancassurance, and sales.

Mr. Lesi has attended several courses over the years (locally and abroad), particularly in the areas of insurance underwriting, risk management, strategy, management, operations, and marketing. Apart from a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering, Mr. Lesi possesses an MBA from Aston University in Birmingham, UK. Mr. Lesi is also an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute of London and Nigeria and a member of the Chartered Management Institute (MCMI) of London.

Before he was appointed as the Managing Director of Leadway Assurance, Mr. Lesi was the Executive Director, Commercial of the Company.