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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, whose maiden name was Orekunrin, was born in 1986. She is a medical doctor and a successful businesswoman from Britain and Nigeria. She is well-known for creating the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group. She also helps lead Greentree Investment Company.
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Early Life and Learning
Olamide Brown was born in London, England. She studied at Hull York Medical School. After finishing medical school, she worked in urgent medical care in the UK. She then won a special scholarship from Japan. This allowed her to study more in Tokyo. Her studies there focused on advanced cell research. She also earned a master's degree in finance and economic policy from the University of London. She has certificates in economic policymaking and accounting too.
Medical Career Journey
After her medical training, Dr. Brown worked briefly for the UK's National Health Service. She also trained in aviation medicine. This special training helped her become the CEO of West Africa's first air ambulance service. This service, called Flying Doctors Nigeria Ltd., operates in Lagos, Nigeria.
She is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. In 2013, the World Economic Forum named her a Young Global Leader.
Starting Flying Doctors
Dr. Brown started the Flying Doctors company because she wanted to make medical services better in Nigeria. She had a personal experience with her sister's illness that showed her the need for faster medical help. She set up Flying Doctors in Lagos in 2007. The company focuses on improving healthcare access.
Investing in the Future
In July 2018, Dr. Brown helped start Greentree Investment Company. This company invests money in new technology businesses in Africa. Some of their investments include Paystack and Precurio. She also hosted a special event called ‘The Conversation’. Here, she discussed how to grow investments in healthcare with Nigeria's Minister of Industry.
In 2019, she founded The Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company. This company does more than just air ambulance services. It also helps build hospitals. It provides medical equipment and manages health facilities. It even works with companies that make medicines. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria, Dr. Brown and her team created a mobile testing booth. This helped people get tested safely and easily.
Speaking and Writing
Dr. Brown is a popular speaker around the world. She has spoken at big events like the World Economic Forum and TED Global Conference. She has also shared her ideas at the UN and the World Bank.
Her work has been shown on many news platforms. She helps edit the International Journal of Emergency Services. She has also written three books. These books are about emergency care and improving healthcare in Nigeria. She has written articles for important medical journals like the British Medical Journal. Her articles have also appeared in The New York Times.
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Olamide Brown has received many awards for her work:
- She was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
- Forbes 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.
- YNaija named her one of the 100 Most Influential Women in Nigeria in 2015.
- In 2018, she won the Silverbird Group Extraordinary Business Achievement Award. She was the youngest person ever to win this award.
- She was included in the YNaija Business Power List in 2020.
- President Muhammadu Buhari gave her a national honor. She became a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
- African Folder listed her among the Female Founders You Should Know In 2023.
