Matthew Kalesanwo is a revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and capital development executive with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations expand markets, build partnerships, improve commercial execution, and advance transformational initiatives. His background spans technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, healthcare, consulting, manufacturing, oil and gas, aviation, real estate, and development. He has contributed to more than $500 million in revenue and pipeline impact and is connected to FGIP Legacy Luxury Estate, a 160-acre, 1,500-unit development initiative in Ogun State, Nigeria. Matthew is based in the Chicago area and works across U.S., U.K., and African markets.
Matthew Kalesanwo is a revenue growth, strategic partnerships, business development, and capital development executive with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations identify opportunities, expand markets, build relationships, and execute growth initiatives.
His career spans multiple industries, including technology, SaaS, cybersecurity, healthcare, workforce management, consulting, manufacturing, automation, aviation, oil and gas, commercial real estate, and large-scale development. Across these sectors, Matthew has contributed to more than $500 million in cumulative revenue, pipeline, and strategic growth impact.
Known for combining strategic thinking with disciplined execution, Matthew works at the intersection of commercial growth, partnerships, operational alignment, and stakeholder engagement. His experience includes market expansion, business development leadership, enterprise relationships, strategic account development, project positioning, and investor-facing initiatives.
Matthew is also connected to FGIP Legacy Luxury Estate, a 160-acre, 1,500-unit master-planned residential development in Ogun State, Nigeria, with an estimated development value of approximately ₦812.5 billion / $549 million — reflecting his commitment to community development, infrastructure, and long-term value creation.
Based in the Chicago area, Matthew brings a global perspective shaped by work across the United States, the United Kingdom, and West Africa. He welcomes conversations regarding executive leadership opportunities, board and advisory roles, strategic partnerships, development initiatives, and speaking engagements.
Matthew is available for conferences, keynote sessions, leadership events, podcasts, panel discussions, and industry forums covering the following topics:
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