
4 Years
8 Years
2018
Entrepreneur of the Year – Under 30s CEO Award
Farouk Akinbola is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Salberg Associates, a forward-thinking real estate development and investment company focused on redefining urban living and commercial spaces across Nigeria. With a strong background in brand strategy and visual communication, Farouk brings a unique perspective to real estate — blending architectural vision, market insight, and brand intelligence to create properties that resonate with both investors and communities.
Under his leadership, Salberg Associates is building a reputation for smart, scalable developments that combine aesthetic value with long-term investment potential. Farouk drives the company’s strategic direction, oversees development projects, and leads investor and stakeholder engagement with a clear focus on innovation, sustainability, and market relevance.
In addition to his work at Salberg, Farouk is also the Founder and Principal Consultant at Envy365, a brand consulting firm that has partnered with leading businesses and startups to deliver transformative brand experiences across diverse industries.
Through Salberg Associates, Farouk is shaping the future of Nigerian real estate — one bold, intentional project at a time.