DR. ADESUWA LILIAN EDOKPOLOR

Head, Compliance and Risk Management

Emailadesuwaedokpolor@thelionkingcapital.com

Phone +234 701-097-0192

Biography

Lilian is a senior management executive with over 15 years of experience in corporate and commercial banking, sales, marketing, and client relationship management. She has led high-performing teams and ensured regulatory compliance, and strategic business development that drives profitability and stakeholder satisfaction in the financial services industry.

She is an innovative and solution-oriented professional with extensive experience in corporate leadership, strategic financial management, and regulatory compliance. With a proven track record as the CEO of SEOLAHM Consulting Firm, she spearheaded business strategy, operational efficiency, and corporate governance initiatives.

Her leadership in the banking sector includes serving as Head of the Commercial Bank Clients Group before being promoted to Head of the Corporate Bank Group at Nova Merchant Bank Ltd, where she played a pivotal role in structuring financial solutions, managing regulatory risks, and fostering key stakeholder relationships, including financial institutions, corporate clients, and regulatory bodies.

Leveraging her deep expertise in banking, corporate strategy, and stakeholder management, she now specializes in ensuring businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory frameworks of the financial industry. Through strategic planning and proactive compliance management, she helps organizations mitigate risks, maintain regulatory integrity, and drive sustainable growth.

She holds a doctorate degree, (Ph.D) in Strategy Leadership and Financial Inclusion from the American Management University; plus a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Business School Netherlands, University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, along with various certifications from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the London Business School.

With extensive knowledge of Nigerian and international laws, Lilian is committed to maintaining the firm’s integrity and protecting client interests.