Congratulations on your recent appointment, Mrs. Folasade Femi-Lawal. With your diverse background spanning financial services, telecommunications, and management consulting, what aspects of your previous roles do you believe have prepared you most for leading Mastercard’s operations in West Africa?
It is an honour to begin a new chapter at Mastercard, and I am excited to bring my expertise to the company. I believe my diverse background across the mentioned areas has equipped me with a unique set of skills and perspectives that will be instrumental in leading Mastercard’s operations in West Africa. During my time at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), I developed a strong foundation in audit and business advisory services, honing my analytical and problem-solving skills in the process. This experience taught me the importance of attention to detail and compliance, skills that are crucial in the highly regulated payments industry.
Additionally, my tenure at the United Bank of Africa…