Who is Geoffrey Ogunlesi?
Geoffrey “Geoff” Ogunlesi is an American music executive and talent manager. He is the founder and CEO of The Ogunlesi Group, a Los Angeles-based entertainment and music management company that works with recording artists and performers.
Early life and education
Ogunlesi is the son of Nigerian-born financier Adebayo “Bayo” Ogunlesi, co-founder of Global Infrastructure Partners, and optometrist Amelia Quist-Ogunlesi. His grandfather, Theophilus Oladipo Ogunlesi, was the first Nigerian professor of medicine. He attended the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut and earned his undergraduate degree at Amherst College.
Career highlights
- Warner Music Group (2013–2014): worked as an A&R consultant, finding and developing artists.
- 300 Entertainment (about 2014–2022): spent almost nine years in A&R, working with artists including Young Thug.
- The Ogunlesi Group (2022): founded his own management company, whose roster has included Young Thug and Broadway performer Myles Frost.
- 1221 Artist Management (2024): co-launched a second management venture with partners.
Expertise
His expertise is in A&R (artists and repertoire): spotting talent, guiding recording projects and building artists’ careers. He has received A&R credits on projects by artists such as Gunna.
Impact
By moving from a major label to independent management, he represents a newer path in the music business, where managers help artists build long-term careers across music, media and brands.
Personal life
Ogunlesi married jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer in October 2026 in Hawaii.
Lessons for your career
Years of learning inside established companies can prepare you to launch your own business. Ogunlesi spent almost a decade in A&R before founding his firm.
Timeline: key moments
- 2012Graduates from Amherst College
- 2013Joins Warner Music Group as A&R consultant
- 2014Moves to 300 Entertainment
- 2022Founds The Ogunlesi Group
- 2024Co-launches 1221 Artist Management
- 2026Marries Jennifer Meyer
Geoffrey Ogunlesi turned years of A&R experience into his own management company, helping artists build lasting careers.
