Astute businessman, Kola Karim, was one of three Nigerians who made Forbes magazine list of 2014 Most Powerful Men in Africa. The 45-year-old Karim is the Group Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Shoreline Energy International, a Nigerian conglomerate with interests that span oil and gas, power generation, engineering, commodities trading, infrastructure and construction across Africa. Four years ago, Karim was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
An avid polo player, his influence transcends this continent. So popular is he that American designer, Ralph Lauren, threw a party for him last year. Kola, whose family is resident in the United Kingdom, where his three children attend A-list schools, has put up an increased presence on the social scene in Lagos. These days, he can be found fraternising with his ilk at events hosted by them.
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