David Olurin: Steering Cardinal Torch to Leadership in Commodity Trading.

Cardinal Torch Company Limited’s rise in the commodity trading industry is inextricably linked to the visionary leadership of its CEO, David Olurin, (D.O.). Recently nominated as one of the 50 Top Performing CEOs in Nigeria by Business Times Magazine, David’s expansive experience and strategic acumen have been pivotal to the company’s success.

Born into the prominent Olurin cocoa trading family in Ogun State, David’s deep-rooted knowledge of the commodity markets has been a significant asset. His professional journey includes notable tenures at top commodity trading companies, where he honed his skills and expanded his expertise in global commodity trading. Under his leadership, Cardinal Torch has not only achieved remarkable growth but has also cultivated a culture of excellence and innovation.

This culture of excellence extends beyond D.O. The company's leadership team boasts distinguished professionals, including the immediate past Chairman, Dr. Philip Ikeazor, who went on to become a Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2023; and in Q1, 2024, Dr. Aderinola Philips, the former Executive Director for Business Development, became the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Real Estate matters.

D.O’s award nomination is coming on the heels of Cardinal Torch’s serial winnings: 2nd place at Benue Agrohack Challenge in February 2023; Africa Quality Award Winner: Africa’s Most Trusted Agro-processing and Food Company of the year 2023; National Quality Order of Merit Awards for Most Innovative Agro-Business Commodity Trading Company of the Year 2024. His illustrious leadership underscores Cardinal Torch’s commitment to fostering top-tier talent and driving industry-leading performance.