I first encountered the Co-op as a child following my parents to the grocery store during my holidays. I always looked forward to the kids’ section for all my sweets, toys etc and I was amazed how pleasant the staff were even as a kid.

As a student at business school during my post graduate studies, I was able to acquire my own membership card. The savings from the offers and all the deals did help, living on a tight budget but above all I always wanted a company that supported British farmers etc with ethical values. This is what I got from Southern Co-op all over the years.

When I saw the opportunity to join the board, I applied, and I can say it is the best decision that I have made to able to contribute to the success of this company that has been around for nearly 150 years.

I am a graduate of Economics from Lagos State University and additionally, obtained an MBA in International Business Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales. I have attained various qualifications from the London School of Economics and City University in Project Management and Operations Research. I am also certified at green belt level as a Lean Six Sigma Practitioner.

With over 10 years’ experience within the financial, telecoms and technology sectors. I have a successful background in delivering cutting-edge product and service solutions to prominent global clients, such as Amazon, Google, INEOS, NBS and Microsoft. I specialise in delivering improvements to overall business performance, through the implementation of lean and value-adding processes with a proven track record in leading dynamic teams, as well as delivering innovative outcomes that transform business capabilities, accelerate strategic company revenue growth, and achieve cost savings. I have also held various account management and project delivery roles at DNC UK Ltd, Sky and the last role at Lumen where I was responsible for renewals and sales before joining Teradata. At Teradata, I work and contribute to the diversity and inclusion ERG group across EMEA acting as a certified CIPD advisor in addition to my daily duties as an Account Manager under the “one company – one culture theme”.

Outside work and in my spare time, I maintain a healthy lifestyle by attending the gym regularly. I also have a passion for football and I hold a red level membership at the Arsenal Football Club which allows me to watch the game from time to time at the stadium with friends and family. I have a passion for travelling and have visited almost 40 countries so far as my family live in different parts of the world and I try to visit them on a regular basis.

I enjoy volunteering with various local and international charities as I continue to support and donate to causes that I am passionate about globally e.g., UNHCR & Tearfund. I also have a passion for languages and currently perfecting my French and Spanish language skills for the future.