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Wol Kolade

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Managing Partner at Livingbridge
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Wol Kolade is the Managing Partner at Livingbridge, a leading private equity firm in the UK mid-market. He holds a BEng from Kings College London and an MBA from the University of Exeter. Colleagues describe him as a talented entrepreneur and manager known for his differentiated deal sourcing and value creation capabilities.

Outside of his primary role, Wol is deeply involved in public service and not-for-profit organizations, particularly in healthcare, education, and culture. He is passionate about social impact and serves as the Deputy Chair of NHS England. His personal interests include rugby, a sport he played at university.

In 2021, Wol was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his services to the financial services industry.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Managing Partner
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Private Equity Leadership
As Managing Partner, he has built a unique and leading franchise in the UK mid-market, generating a top-quartile track record.
Healthcare Governance
His role as Deputy Chair of NHS England demonstrates a significant commitment to the governance and strategy of national public health.
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Career

Work history

1-1993
Managing Partner
Livingbridge
8-2025
Member
Honours Diversity and Outreach Committee
2-2025
Member
Health and Social Care Honours Committee
9-2019
Advisory Board Member
Level 20
3-2022 - 3-2025
Deputy Chair
NHS England
In the press

Media appearances

Wol Kolade: Founder & Managing Partner, Livingbridge. Featured in Boardwave
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Video: Managing partner Wol Kolade explains what is Livingbridge. Featured in Daily Mail
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Education
9-1989 - 9-1990
MBA
University of Exeter
1985 - 1988
Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
King's College London
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