With over 25 years of diverse experience in financial services, management consulting, telecommunications, and business advisory, Folasade Lawal brings extensive expertise to her role as Country Manager at Mastercard. In this capacity, she drives strategic vision, innovation, and growth, while fostering partnerships and advancing the mission of building a more connected and inclusive digital economy in West Africa.
Folasade’s tenure at First Bank, Nigeria, showcased her ability to achieve business growth objectives, particularly in Mobile Financial Services and Digital Banking Strategy. Notably, her leadership earned accolades such as the “Best Mobile Money Operator” award by EFINA in 2014. Prior to this, she held key positions at United Bank of Africa and Airtel, where she demonstrated a strong focus on digital payments and customer experience enhancement.
Recognized for her commitment to inclusive growth and empowerment, Folasade engages in philanthropic endeavors and mentorship roles with organizations like WimBiz and the White House Initiative – AWE.
Outside of her professional endeavors, she finds joy in her marriage to Babafemi Lawal and her role as a mother to four teenagers.
Job: Country Manager, Mastercard Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
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