Our Leadership Team
Our leadership is a blend of seasoned aviation professionals and tech innovators, united by a passion for aerial solutions. Our leadership team’s diverse backgrounds – combining military-grade discipline, civil aviation knowledge, tech entrepreneurship, and mentorship– ensure that Starwings Aviation is managed with professionalism and agility. Kunmi and Adebiyi actively train the next generation of Nigerian drone pilots and analysts, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within our company.
Kunmi O. Demuren
Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
A visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Kunmi Demuren has over 15 years of experience driving innovation and building market-leading organizations.
As a founding Director of EAN Aviation, he was instrumental in creating the largest indigenous FBO/MRO hangar in West Africa. Simultaneously, as a founding partner of Venture Garden Group and Greenhouse Capital, he has dedicated over a decade to incubating, funding, and mentoring the next generation of technology entrepreneurs. This unique synergy of deep technical expertise, strategic business development, and venture capital acumen makes him the driving force behind Starwings Aviation's ambitious growth and operational excellence.
Adebiyi F. Adetona
Director
Adebiyi Adetona is a seasoned business leader with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in sales, marketing, and strategic business development across the banking, telecommunications, and oil & gas sectors.
His expertise lies in driving revenue growth, forging strategic partnerships, and managing key stakeholder relationships. With a proven track record in expanding market share and leading high-performing teams, Adebiyi is instrumental in steering Starwings Aviation's commercial strategy and operational excellence, ensuring the company soars to new heights in the dynamic aviation landscape.
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Babatunde T. Demuren
Director of Operations / Chief Pilot
A dynamic and accomplished aviation professional, Babatunde Demuren brings a unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial acumen to his role. As a seasoned Airline Pilot with over a decade of experience, he has logged thousands of hours operating a diverse fleet of aircraft, including the Boeing 737 and Dash 8 series.
His deep operational knowledge, combined with a background in business development and marketing from his experience as a co-founder of a leading media agency, positions him perfectly to oversee the safety, efficiency, and strategic growth of Starwings Aviation's flight operations.
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Engr. Omoruyi A. Saliu-Lawal
Head of Engineering and Maintenance
Omoruyi Saliu-Lawal is a highly accomplished aviation engineer and manager with over two decades of experience in MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations, FBO management, and complex aviation projects. A licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, he has a proven track record of establishing state-of-the-art workshops and leading maintenance teams to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
His expertise spans from hands-on NDT inspections and component overhaul to the strategic management of hangar facilities and multi-million dollar projects, making him a cornerstone of Starwings Aviation's operational integrity and technical excellence.
Francis R. Adebesin
Head of Quality and Safety
Francis Adebesin is a multidisciplinary engineer and aviation safety expert with a distinguished international background in aerospace engineering, regulatory compliance, and IT operations. His career is defined by a rigorous commitment to safety and quality, having led certification processes for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and authored critical aviation manuals.
With deep expertise in aircraft maintenance, safety oversight, and quality assurance, Francis ensures that Starwings Aviation operates at the highest standards of safety and regulatory integrity, building a world-class operational framework from the ground up.