Fodere Leadership

Experience Meets Integrity

We are not just building a company; we are building a legacy. Our leadership team combines decades of high-finance rigor with a deep commitment to sustainable industrial innovation.

"Technology implies the how, but
people determine the why."

At Fodere, we believe that true disruption requires more than just a patent or a process. It requires a team that has weathered market cycles, navigated complex regulatory landscapes, and delivered results across continents.

Our founders didn't start in a garage; they started on the trading floors of London and project sites in Africa. They bring a level of operational maturity that transforms "promising technology" into "industrial reality."

John Omitogun
01 / Leadership

John Omitogun

Director & Co-founder

"True innovation isn't just about new technology; it's about reimagining the value chain entirely."

A visionary strategist with over two decades of experience in directing complex industrial projects from concept to full operational status. As the former Director of International Horizon Group (UAE), John specializes in navigating high-stakes environments and delivering transformative results.

Highlights

20+ Years Professional Consulting
Plant Decommissioning Expert
Crisis Management Specialist
Complex Project Leadership

Expertise

Metals TradingProject DirectionTrade FinanceEuropean Funding
Nicholas Cella
02 / Leadership

Nicholas Cella

Director & Co-founder

"We don't just extract minerals; we extract potential from where others see none."

Forged in the fires of the London International Financial Futures Exchanges (LIFFE). Starting at Rudolf Wolfe and JP Morgan, Nicholas has spent his career mastering the intricacies of global commodities, equities, and government bonds.

Highlights

JP Morgan / Rudolf Wolfe Alumni
Structured 50-person Trading Op
Mining Structuring (Zambia/DRC)
Global Asset Management

Expertise

Financial FuturesCommodity TradingLME SourcingAsset Structuring
Dan Cousins
03 / Leadership

Dan Cousins

Director & Co-founder

"Operational excellence is the bedrock of sustainable scaling."

A City of London veteran with 20 years of high-level experience leading global trading operations. Dan brings a rigorous operational mindset, having headed up desks for several leading financial institutions before co-founding Zone Invest Group.

Highlights

20 Years City of London Experience
Managed Global Trading Operations
Co-Founder Zone Invest Group
Business Transformation Lead

Expertise

Market AnalysisOperational ManagementFinancial StrategyTeam Leadership
Gabriel Buck
04 / Leadership

Gabriel Buck

Corporate Finance & Funding Consultant

"Capital flows where trust and transparency are absolute."

An international banking heavyweight. With 35 years in Investment & Corporate banking, Gabriel has served as Chairman of Banking Committees and holds deep insight into Whitehall and UK Government financial policy.

Highlights

35 Years Investment Banking
Global Head of ECA & Structured Trade
Chairman of Banking Committee
Travelled to 90+ Countries

Expertise

Corporate FinanceRisk MitigationInfrastructure ProjectsGovt Relations
Background abstract network

Guided by Ethics

Our leadership is committed to the highest standards of governance and environmental stewardship.

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