Ola Orekunrin

**Ola Brown** (née Orekunrin, born 1986 in London, England) is a British-Nigerian medical doctor, healthcare entrepreneur, and author. She is widely recognized as the founder of Flying Doctors Nigeria, West Africa's first air ambulance service, and as a director of Greentree Investment Company.Early Life and Education Born Olamide Orekunrin, she grew up in a foster home with her sister in the seaside town of Lowestoft, England. Driven by a passion for medicine, she pursued her higher education in the UK, graduating from Hull York Medical School at the exceptionally young age of 21, making her one of the youngest medical doctors in the United Kingdom. She furthered her training in aviation medicine and disaster medicine, acquiring expertise crucial to her later entrepreneurial endeavors.Career Progression Ola Brown established the Flying Doctors Nigeria in Lagos, Nigeria, driven by the desire to address critical gaps in emergency medical services in West Africa. The concept was inspired by a personal tragedy—the preventable death of her younger sister in Nigeria due to the lack of adequate air ambulance services. Founded as the region’s first air-operated emergency medical service, the company specializes in swift medical transportation, especially across remote or inaccessible areas, significantly improving access to critical care. Following the success of Flying Doctors Nigeria, Ola Brown expanded her focus to broader healthcare investment. She currently serves as the founder of the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group, which manages various portfolio companies within the African healthcare sector. She is also a director at Greentree Investment Company, leveraging her entrepreneurial experience to support new ventures. She currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria, and is considered a national expert in disaster medicine and pre-hospital care.Major Achievements and Notable Works Ola Brown has achieved international recognition for her pioneering work in medical services and entrepreneurship. She was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013 and is a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Her work and company have been featured by international media outlets, including the BBC and CNN. She is also a published author, leveraging her platform to advocate for improved public health infrastructure and trauma care in Africa. Her legacy is defined by her resilience and commitment to making life-saving medical services more accessible across the continent.