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Olamide Brown
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Olamide Orekunrin
1986 (age 38–39) London, England
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| Alma mater | Hull York Medical School, University of London |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Spouse(s) | David Brown |
Olamide Brown, born Olamide Orekunrin in 1986, is a doctor and a businesswoman from Britain and Nigeria. She started a company called Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group. She also helps lead another company called Greentree Investment Company.
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Early Life and Education
Olamide Brown was born in London, England. She studied medicine at the Hull York Medical School. This school is a joint program between the University of Hull and the University of York.
After finishing medical school, she worked in hospitals in the UK. She then received a special scholarship from Japan. This scholarship allowed her to study more in Tokyo. Her studies there focused on special cells called pluripotent stem cells.
Later, she earned a master's degree in finance and economic policy. She studied this at the University of London. She also has certificates in economic policymaking and accounting. These helped her learn how to make smart financial decisions.
Medical Career and Flying Doctors
After her studies, Olamide Brown worked for a short time in the UK's National Health Service. She also trained in aviation medicine. This is a special type of medicine for people who fly.
She became the CEO of West Africa's first air ambulance service. This service, called Flying Doctors Nigeria Ltd., is based in Lagos, Nigeria. It helps people get urgent medical care by air.
Olamide Brown started Flying Doctors because she wanted to make medical services better in Nigeria. She began the company in Lagos in 2007. She is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In 2013, she was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Investment and Business Ventures
Olamide Brown is also involved in investment and finance. In July 2018, she helped start Greentree Investment Company. This company helps new technology businesses in Africa. Some of their investments include companies like Paystack.
In 2019, she founded The Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company. This company does more than just air ambulance services. It also helps build hospitals and provides medical equipment. They manage health facilities and sell medicines. The company also works with biotechnology firms.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, Olamide Brown and her team helped a lot. They created a mobile testing booth for COVID-19. This booth made testing safer and easier for everyone.
Public Speaking and Publications
Olamide Brown is a well-known speaker around the world. She has spoken at many important events. These include the World Economic Forum and the TED Global Conference. She has also spoken at the UN and the World Bank.
Her work has been shown on many different media platforms. She is also an editor for a medical journal. She has written three books about healthcare. She has also written articles for major newspapers and medical journals.
Honors and Awards
Olamide Brown has received many awards and recognitions for her work:
- She was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
- Forbes magazine listed her among the 20 Young Power Women In Africa in 2013.
- She was also on Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30 list for 2015.
- In 2018, she received the Silverbird Group Extraordinary Business Achievement Award. She was the youngest person to ever win this award.
- She was recognized on the YNaija Business Power List in 2020.
- She received a National honor from the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. This honor is called Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
- She was listed among African Female Founders You Should Know in 2023 by African Folder.
