Quintessential billionaire businessman, Orikolade Karim is unarguably a compelling study in grace. For the Agbaoye of Ibadanland, there is no better concrete definition of a man born under the proverbial lucky star, as his paths in life since childhood have been laced with more roses than thorns. Yet the CEO of Shoreline Energy International chased his dreams with gusto. His rise to the top was definitely no small feat as he climbed the ladder one step at a time until he attained his well-deserved affluence. Karim had methodically led his Shoreline Energy International in navigating complex challenges and driving sustainable growth.
Now with over two decades of distinguished career as a world-class consummate businessman and energy guru, Karim is now one of Nigeria’s most successful magnates around. The British American Tobacco Nigeria recently tapped the successful business mogul to serve as chairman of its advisory board.
The company is relying on Karim to provide strategic guidance and oversight to BAT Nigeria, and leverage his extensive leadership experience and industry knowledge to support the company’s continued success in the dynamic and evolving market. Amidst that new appointment, the amiable mogul has another cause to be full of gratitude. Penultimate Friday, he clocked 55. The Polo-loving tycoon was full of thanksgiving as he appreciated God for sparing his life so far and granted him the grace to get the best out of life. Though not given to loud revelry, the dandy magnate, in his characteristic manner, celebrated the new age touching lives with his usual goodness and munificence.