Mr. Lai Are is the Managing Director of Catamaran Nigeria Limited, a leading infrastructure advisory and investment firm focused on structuring and delivering high-impact projects across key sectors such as transportation, energy, and urban development. With over two decades of experience in finance, project development, and public-private partnerships (PPPs), Mr. Are has successfully led several transformative initiatives aimed at bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap.
His expertise spans infrastructure finance, capital mobilization, and stakeholder engagement, making him a respected voice in Nigeria’s PPP ecosystem. Through Catamaran Nigeria, he continues to support governments and private sector clients in designing innovative, bankable solutions that catalyze economic growth and sustainable development.