Nigerian women have indeed got what it takes to be leaders even in the diaspora. One of such is Kikelomo Lawal, whom the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce recently appointed as its chief legal officer and executive vice president.
Her new position, taking effect on October 12, 2020, will reportedly require her to oversee the global legal function, the corporate secretary, ombudsman, and privacy office, as well as other related policies and programs.
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She will report to Victor Dodig, CEO and president of CIBC, who had this to say:
“Kike is a proven leader, and she will play a key role as we continue to build a relationship-oriented bank for a modern world and live our purpose – to help make our clients’ ambitions a reality. She is an accomplished legal professional with strong business acumen who brings a strategic approach to the position. We look forward to having Kike join our leadership team and adding her expertise, experience and perspective to our bank.”
Kikelomo is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has a Law Society of Upper Canada and a New York State Bar admission.
Since 2015, Kikelomo has served as the bank’s legal chief, corporate secretary, and ombudsman.
Kikelomo has also served as a senior associate at both Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
As an advocate for diversity and inclusion with over 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer and a transactional lawyer, Kike has continually spoken about the importance of diversity and inclusion across various departments.