Corporate Strategy & M&A Manager at Genius Group Limited, Former Investment Banker at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank & the Royal Bank of Canada & Won the Virgin Pitch to Sail Competition

Solomon Bamidele is a corporate strategy specialist, former investment banker and keynote speaker, currently serving as Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager at Genius Group Limited. Drawing on experience across investment banking, corporate finance and strategic growth, Solomon is recognised for delivering engaging, commercially focused presentations that combine practical insight with inspirational storytelling. He is particularly sought after by businesses, universities and leadership events for his ability to translate complex financial and strategic concepts into clear, actionable ideas. Whether speaking to aspiring entrepreneurs, corporate leaders or young professionals, Solomon equips audiences with the mindset, confidence and strategic thinking needed to thrive in competitive environments.

Solomon built the foundations of his career through a strong academic background before entering the highly competitive world of investment banking. His early professional experience included roles at Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and the Royal Bank of Canada, where he developed expertise in financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and corporate strategy. He later joined RBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Analyst before progressing to Investment Banking Senior Analyst at Stamford Partners LLP. These formative experiences exposed him to complex transactions, high-pressure decision-making, and international business, giving him firsthand knowledge that enriches his keynote presentations with authentic industry insight and practical lessons.

Following his success in investment banking, Solomon expanded into strategic leadership and corporate growth. He served as Interim Strategy and Finance at Virgin StartUp before joining Genius Group Limited as Corporate Strategy and M&A Manager. His work advising organisations on strategy, investment and business transformation enables him to speak authoritatively on leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and navigating organisational change. Audiences value his ability to bridge the gap between financial expertise and real-world business challenges, offering practical frameworks that can be applied across a wide range of industries.

Solomon’s profile has been strengthened by a series of notable achievements and high-profile speaking engagements. He won the Virgin Pitch to Sail competition after delivering a presentation to more than 5,000 delegates, earning recognition from Sir Richard Branson for his outstanding communication skills. He has since delivered workshops and keynote speeches for leading organisations including Microsoft, Virgin Media, O2, Worldpay, Nexia, King’s College London, City, University of London and the University of Manchester. These engagements demonstrate both the breadth of his expertise and his ability to connect with audiences across the corporate, academic and entrepreneurial sectors.

Why Hire Solomon Bamidele?

As a keynote speaker, Solomon combines strategic business knowledge with the communication skills of an experienced presenter. His talks are informed by years of advising businesses, evaluating investment opportunities and leading strategic initiatives, while remaining accessible, engaging and highly relevant to modern audiences. Whether delivering a keynote at a corporate conference, leadership summit, university event or entrepreneurship forum, Solomon inspires audiences to think strategically, embrace opportunity and develop the confidence to achieve ambitious goals.