Tony Elumelu (born March 22, 1963), also known as Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu CFR, is an African business leader whose name is synonymous with excellence and leadership. He is a well-known investor, economist, philanthropist, and businessman whose entrepreneurial spirit has benefited Africa. He actively transforms Africa as the founder and chairman of Heirs Holdings, a family-owned investment firm, by investing in key sectors such as finance, hospitality, power, energy, technology, and healthcare.
Tony Elumelu is the chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), a pan-African financial services group that operates in 20 countries worldwide, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and several African countries, in addition to his role at Heirs Holdings.