Leadership & Team – Cities and Towers

Executive Leadership Team

Founder & Chief Vision Officer

Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode

Oluwatobi Johnson Fakayode is an astute professional with a remarkable career in the fields of EPC contracting, real estate development, and investment advisory services in Nigeria and Africa. He specializes in New City Development projects with core competence in vision casting, master planning creative direction and leadership oversight in the planning & development of new cities. He serves as the company’s Chairman/Chief Executive.

⦁ Pioneer New City Developer
⦁ Two decades experience in construction and infrastructure projects
⦁ Former Advisor, Gerson Lehman Group & Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria
⦁ Endowed program for new city creation in Johns Hopkins – Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland USA
⦁ Transport Tech Entrepreneur (Bossbus Technologies), AI & Blockchain Enthusiast

Chief Project Manager & Master planner (New City Developments)

Iain Gray PhD

Iain Gray PhD, a highly experienced and esteemed professional in the global construction industry for over 50 years. Globally renowned master planner and resort development expert with projects all over China, Africa and Southeast Asia. He is an Architect, Planner and Project Manager – ideal candidate for project owners, landowners, and resort investors seeking an accomplished individual to lead their projects. With a wealth of expertise and a proven track record, Dr. Gray’s extensive project experience sets him apart.

⦁ PhDs in Resort Developments, Urban Design & Mass Housing Development
⦁ Over 50 years of architecture, master-planning and project management experience.
⦁ Designed, planned and managed over $200B in greenfield and brownfield new city development projects worldwide
⦁ Former Chief Architect of biggest architectural design institute in China

Senior Strategic Adviser (Financial and Transaction Advisory)

Gary Garner

Gary Garner is a highly experienced executive, management consultant and strategic financial and transaction adviser. He uses his extensive international business experience and technical knowledge to achieve strategic change. He is also well equipped to advise business leaders on cross cultural and new market entry matters.

⦁ Over 30 years of global financial and transaction advisory worldwide.
⦁ Former head of Ernst & Young Bahrain, ARUP Middle East & Africa etc.
⦁ Former Vice President of Dubai Airports.
⦁ Global Transaction Adviser

Head EPC Contracting

Ayegbusi Oluwaseun

A highly skilled and accomplished construction and project management professional, Ayegbusi Oluwaseun Tunde brings a wealth of experience spanning road construction, telecommunications infrastructure, residential and commercial building projects. His expertise is rooted in his academic background, holding an MSc in Housing Development Management from the University of Ibadan, alongside an HND in Building Technology and an ND in Building and Quantity Surveying from Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti.

Over 20 years of executing EPC contracts in Nigeria.
Expert in handling complex Engineering and Procurement Projects.
Large Scale/Big ticket Infrastructure project under his belt

Diversity & Inclusion

Our strength lies in diversity. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Culture & Values

Leadership at Cities & Towers is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation. These values drive every decision, ensuring we lead with purpose and deliver with impact.

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