Carbon-Limits Nigeria has announced a significant restructuring of its leadership team as part of a strategic effort to deepen its impact on climate solutions and drive growth across Nigeria and the wider West African region.
Effective July 1, 2025, James Ogunleye has taken over as managing director and chief executive officer. Ogunleye brings extensive expertise in carbon finance, policy design, and implementation, positioning him to lead the organisation into what it describes as its “next impact phase.”
His appointment signals a renewed focus on technical depth and strategic execution, aligning with the firm’s long-term mission to support low-carbon development.
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In a parallel move, Heine Melkevik, a founding leader within the organisation, has been appointed as Board Director. In his new role, Melkevik will guide the firm’s strategic direction, institutional partnerships, and business development efforts. His continued involvement is seen as a vital link to international best practices and a demonstration of Carbon-Limits Nigeria’s commitment to high-integrity growth.
Jordan McCrackin will retain his role as chief commercial officer, continuing to oversee the company’s commercial strategy and advisory portfolio. McCrackin plays a central role in ensuring that Carbon-Limits Nigeria’s offerings remain both technically rigorous and grounded in local realities, while also being informed by global climate policy trends.
Speaking on the transition, Bolaji Ogundare, chairman of the Board, emphasised the importance of adaptability in a rapidly shifting climate landscape.
“The carbon markets are evolving rapidly, demanding agility and a clear responsiveness from forward-looking organisations,” Ogundare stated. “As a Board, we are intentionally repositioning our leadership to anticipate these shifts and align more closely with both regional priorities and global climate ambitions.”
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The leadership restructuring reinforces Carbon-Limits Nigeria’s role as a leading technical consultancy in the climate space. Over the past 15 years, the firm has supported governments, private sector stakeholders, and development partners to unlock carbon finance, develop emissions reduction strategies, and advance low-carbon development pathways.
As climate concerns mount globally and carbon markets grow in complexity, the refreshed leadership team is expected to enhance the firm’s responsiveness, innovation capacity, and ability to deliver high-impact solutions across the region.