Bashirat Odunewu

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About

Bashirat was appointed to the Barloworld Board in May 2023. She is a business development veteran, well-versed in business strategy, having spent three decades in the finance and banking industry. Until recently, she was the executive heading corporate banking (Energy, Natural Resources & Infrastructure), at First Bank Nigeria Ltd, prior to which she was the line executive for their international banking group. Bashirat currently serves as an Independent NED on the board of Seplat Energy Plc (quoted on the LSE and NGX), an INED on the board of Leadway Holdings and Chair of the Board of FBN Bank, Senegal. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Franco-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she serves as Treasurer. Bashirat is passionate about supporting younger professionals (particularly women) in fulfilling their aspirations and is a mentor/sponsor to many.

 

Personal Details

Title: Ms
Surname: Odunewu
M/F: Female
Nationality: Nigeria
Country of Birth: Nigeria
Language: English
Qualification: Chartered Accountant (FCA), a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators-UK (MCIArb) with a certificate in Business excellence
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Barloworld Limited
Appointed Date: 01/05/2023
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Industry: Manufacturing

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
BoardMember01/05/2023

 

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