Professional Background

She is a senior corporate and financial services executive with more than 23 years’ experience of strategic leadership across the oil and gas, banking, and insurance sectors. She has led several international companies as CEO and is also an accomplished Non-Executive Director, with a strong track record of delivering change. She was instrumental in signing Nigeria’s first ever bancassurance deal and introduced ground-breaking market segmentation techniques which contributed to a huge increase in the corporate client base. Previously, she was an Executive Director for the same firm from 2004 to 2006, having originally started her career in London in 1999. She has over time continued to support young people and women across Africa, particularly in their journeys towards financial independence. She enjoys sharing her technical and commercial knowledge to raise performance and capabilities. Chioma Sideso brings thought leadership and energy to top management. She is dedicated to making a positive impact, reducing risk, strengthening efficiencies, and facilitating multiple income streams.