The Chief Financial Officer, Kemi Adeoye; Head, Governance
and Sustainability, Yewande Giwa; General Counsel, Olasumbo Abolaji; and Head
of Corporate Services, Tomi Otudeko shared their experience, leadership tips
and how the company has been deliberate about championing equity while
providing an inclusive and safe space for women in its workplace in a special
interview by Her Network Online, a global inspiration and lifestyle platform,
recently.
The report revealed that in developing countries like
Nigeria, nearly one in every four women is unable to find work, compared to
16.6% of men. “There must be a conscious effort to ensure that workers are
given fair and equitable opportunities based on their unique needs, as well as
increase participation in efforts that support female engagement in the tech
industry. As such, the first step is to establish a culture that encourages and
demands an inclusive workplace,” she said
Speaking on how she leverages her position in Honeywell
Group to uplift and support women, Oluwayemisi said, “I have the opportunity to
motivate and inspire the women at Honeywell Group, and I do not take that for
granted. It’s a responsibility I take very seriously, and I make time to
counsel and offer mentorship to younger women I work with in the company.”
She also emphasised the need for quality relationships in
career growth, Oluwayemisi shared her personal experience where her regard for
relationships in her life helped her overcome a challenge.
According to her, in her younger years, she had maintained a
cordial relationship with a lawyer who later helped her overcome a challenge
she needed help with. “Good relationships and a supportive community are
invaluable. You never know where help will come from, today, tomorrow, or
decades in the future”, she added.
At Honeywell Group, Oluwayemisi is responsible for leading
and managing interactions with government and key regulatory bodies; supporting
to ensure the key stakeholder group is effectively managed.
She is an accomplished legal practitioner with almost three
decades of experience in the areas of company secretarial, corporate
governance, litigation, and commercial law practices.
Oluwayemisi obtained a bachelor’s degree in Law from the
University of Lagos. Prior to that, she had studied English at the University
of Ilorin. Following her call to the bar, she earned a Master of Laws degree
from the University of Lagos. She thereafter obtained a Master’s degree in
Business Administration (MBA) from the Lagos Business School in association
with the IESE Business School.
Honeywell Group is a leading Nigerian investment holding
company that has a portfolio of diversified businesses in different sectors
such as – technology, real estate,
energy, infrastructure, and financial services. The company lives out its
mission of creating enduring value that transcends generations through ways
like funding and supporting startups and tech-enabled businesses.