A privately held land development, real estate advisory and project management firm that offers its clients a comprehensive menu of integrated services. Conexus’ land development and real estate advisory services specialize in the residential, commercial, infrastructure and hospitality sectors and focus on strategic partnerships and guiding clients towards achieving business objectives. Project management services range from program and design oversight, to construction monitoring and cost management. Comprehensive services that enable effective delivery of value for clients in a streamlined fashion.

Who we are

To be the most trusted strategic partner in the real estate sector, recognized for transforming complex challenges into high-performing assets through integrity, agility, and shared success. To set a new standard for development services, where rigorous planning meets flawless execution to shape a built environment that delivers lasting value to stakeholders and communities.

The Vision

To bridge the gap between investment vision and physical reality. We apply an uncompromising owner’s mindset to every stage of the development lifecycle, protecting capital, mitigating risk, and delivering assets that stand the test of time. We deliver exceptional real estate outcomes through the seamless integration of strategy, management, and technical oversight. We empower our clients to navigate the complex development landscape with clarity, precision, and confidence.

The Mission

Management Team

Co-Founder/Managing Director

Olayemi Ogundeyi

Yemi is a Co-Founder and the Managing Director of Conexus Development Ltd. At Conexus, Yemi manages business development and project efforts for the firm. He represents the firms’ clients on various development projects and manages/oversees projects to completion. Yemi is an experienced professional engineer with almost 25 years of civil engineering, land development and project management experience for municipal, commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects. Yemi’s foresight, analytic and detail-oriented approach, and unyielding dedication to accomplishing his clients’ goals have earned him the reputation as a reliable resource and expert in the industry. Prior to co-founding Conexus in 2022, Yemi led the real estate development group at Elalan Construction Nig. Ltd. Prior to Elalan, Yemi was project and design lead for the civil engineering groups of Langan Engineering, PC. and AKRF, Inc. in New York, USA.

Yemi holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering & Geology from University of Rochester, and graduate coursework in Civil & Environmental Engineering from New York University, in the USA. He also holds a certificate in Real Estate Economics & Finance from London School of Economics in the UK.

Outside of work, you will likely find Yemi indoors watching sports, deep sea fishing, and enjoying water sports with his family.

Michelle Bello

Co-Founder/Executive Director

Michelle is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Conexus Development Ltd. Michelle plays a pivotal role at Conexus, sitting at the intersection of strategy, finance, and operations. As Executive Director, she is responsible for the "business of the business"—orchestrating the firm’s commercial operations, financial reporting, and marketing initiatives. Michelle believes that a successful real estate firm is built on people and process; as such, she leads human resources and internal operations to foster a high-performance culture. Additionally, Michelle holds the portfolio of Company Secretary, ensuring rigorous adherence to corporate governance standards.

Michelle holds a BA in Media Communications from American University and an MA in Media Communications from Regent University in the USA. She also holds a certificate in Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports from Harvard University, USA.

Michelle loves cinema, traveling the world, and dining with family and friends.