Gbolahan Faleye is a partnerships, fundraising, business development, and stakeholder engagement expert at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI). He has played a key role in shaping TBI’s income and partnerships strategy since its inception, securing resources to drive large-scale impact through partnerships with stakeholders and transformational policy solutions across multiple sectors. 

Through his leadership, Gbolahan has successfully positioned TBI as a partner of choice for major global donors and the world of business, including foundations and governmental agencies seeking bold, high-impact solutions to pressing global challenges. 

With experience spanning the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, Gbolahan has been instrumental in mobilizing resources for critical initiatives, including Africa’s COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout as well as building strategic partnerships to deliver impact. His expertise in fundraising and programme development has supported governments and multilateral organisations in navigating crises and implementing sustainable solutions.

“The choice is clear for governments, businesses and financial institutions to seize the opportunity to build prosperous, resilient economies for future generations through a just transition. 

“The Carbon Trust’s mission is crucial to that, especially in the need to balance growth with social and environmental impact. 

“I can’t wait to get started with the rest of the Carbon Trust board to enable this pioneering organisation to drive transformative climate action through inclusive, transparent, and effective decision making.