milola began his career in 1999 as an Accounts Supervisor at Promasidor Nigeria, where he spent nearly 25 years.
He moved from accounts into financial planning and treasury, then into supply planning, procurement and logistics, serving as Coordinator, Supply Planning, Coordinator, Procurement, Manager, Planning and Procurement, and Logistics Manager, before becoming Head of Procurement in 2022.
In December 2023 he joined CapitalSage Holdings as Group Head of Procurement. CapitalSage is an indigenous Nigerian conglomerate with interests in agribusiness, microfinance, technology, healthcare, export and manufacturing, including cocoa products through Johnvents Industries.
In his current role, he leads sourcing for capital, direct and indirect materials, enforces procurement policies to ensure audit compliance, and builds vendor relationships that secure supply for critical projects.
Among the results he counts across his career are 15% annual cost savings without compromising quality, procurement cycles 40% faster through process improvement, supplier reliability above 95%, and leadership of more than 300 people across logistics operations.
At the 8th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Summit and Awards (APSCHA 2026) in Lagos, Emilola was named among the Africa Top 50 Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders, while CapitalSage Holdings was named Agricultural Supply Chain Company of the Year.
His expertise spans strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost optimisation and negotiation, supply chain management, vendor evaluation and risk management.
Emilola believes procurement is not just about buying, but about creating transparent systems where growth is intentional and partnerships drive performance. His leadership is rooted in transparency, accountability and innovation.
