FOLASHADE KILASO

With over 25 years of experience, Folasade has established herself as a leading expert in corporate and regulatory law, with deep expertise across critical sectors such as banking, capital markets, energy, real estate, public-private partnerships (PPP), insurance, and corporate governance. Her distinguished career includes serving as an Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, where she honed her leadership skills in the financial sector. Beyond her executive roles, she has made significant contributions through board and committee memberships at prestigious institutions, including the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Sub-Committee for Women’s Economic Empowerment. Currently, she holds Non-Executive Director positions at Sterling Bank, Elstree Farms, and B-Tech Digital & AI Limited, while also contributing to governance standards as a member of the Ethics & Governance Committee of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

Renowned as a pragmatic business lawyer, Folasade is highly regarded for her ability to provide clear, actionable, and commercially sound advice, blending strategic regulatory insight with cross-sector experience. Beyond her professional achievements, she is deeply passionate about mentorship, fine dining, theatre, and family life. Her unique value to clients lies in her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and multi-sector compliance, supported by a proven track record in board-level leadership and advocacy for economic empowerment. A trusted advisor and thought leader, Folasade continues to drive impact at the intersection of law, business, and governance.