people
- Adam Holloway
- Alison Carnwath
- Andrew Garside
- Anna Highton
- Benoit Broch
- Charlie Robinson
- Daniel Smith
- David Thorp
- David Cowan
- Fiona Dane
- Gareth Young
- Het Marsh
- James Titmuss
- James Hall
- Ken Wotton
- Liz Jones
- Mark Turner
- Mark Advani
- Matthew Caffrey
- Paul Morris
- Pete Clarke
- Shani Zindel
- Sheenagh Egan
- Tim Richardson
- Wol Kolade
Profile
Name: Wol Kolade
Personal assistant: Bee Patel
Telephone: 020 7506 5601
Email: wol.kolade@isisep.com
Wol joined ISIS in January 1993 and is Managing Partner of the business. His role encompasses overall responsibility for the strategic development of ISIS, and active involvement in investments. Wol initially trained as an engineer, having studied civil and structural engineering at Kings College, London. After obtaining an MBA from Exeter University, he spent three years with Barclays in various head office roles before joining ISIS.
Wol is Chairman of the BVCA's - British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association - Responsible Investment Advisory Board, that advises the BVCA Council on how the industry should approach the important environmental, social responsibility and governance agenda. He was previously Chairman of the BVCA in 2007, and a Council Member from 2002 - 2009. He is a non-executive Director of the Social Finance Board and also a Governor and Council Member of the London School of Economics and Political Science, chairing its Audit Committee.
Wol is a Trustee of the Guys and St Thomas' Charity. It is the second largest medical charity in the UK and awards grants to facilitate improvements to healthcare services in the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark.
BBC Bottom Line, presented by Evan Davies with guests Wol Kolade, Sir Martin Sorrell and Rita Clifton. Discussions include the pace of business life, and whether big spending in advertising really works.
A bit about me:
When I was 7, I wanted to be an astronaut.
My perfect day would be hurtling down a ski slope in brilliant sunshine.
My proudest ISIS moment is 1st July 2005, the day after we completed our MBO from F&C.
The most important thing I ever said: Think it through.
Email: wol.kolade@isisep.com