Abisola B. Sherwood
Director Global Head of Governance & Oversight, Aml Kyc @Citi
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WORK HISTORY
Director Global Head of Governance & Oversight, Aml Kyc @Citi
EDUCATION
UCL
Master’s Degree, MSc International Public Policy
University of York
Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics
ABOUT ABISOLA B. SHERWOOD
A contagious enthusiasm towards everything she puts her mind to…”Abisola B. Sherwood is a trailblazing & multi-award-winning Professional, Non-Executive Director, motivational speaker and coach, with close to 20 years’ experience across various organisations, industries and fields.A passionate and outgoing individual, with a strong and dedicated work ethic, and a versatile skills base, Abisola is a Strategic Troubleshooter with a proven track record in leading global programs and facilitating business transformation. Abisola is a well-rounded Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager, versed in Governance, Risk & Controls, Compliance, and Business Management at the Global Executive level; Abisola is a Director for a Global Investment Bank.Abisola additionally holds experience in and exposure to an array of industries and professions including: Entertainment, Public/Third Sector, and Commercial Services. Her formative years were spent in Government and Politics, as a Strategic Advisor and Board Member for several Local Government Groups and National Agencies – providing strategic guidance for content, execution and delivery of key Children & Young People’s Services.Abisola is a Chartered Companion of the CMI, a Non-Executive Director on the Council and Audit & Risk Committee for the University of York, and Advisor to the University of York’s School for Business & Society (f/k/a York Management School) – demonstrating her curiosity and challenge to provide a fresh lens for leadership and decision-making. Abisola is fiercely passionate about #BridgingTheLeadershipGenerationGap : creating opportunities for high potential, high performing, highly capable younger leaders to access Senior Executive roles.• Chartered Companion, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) 2023• Finalist, Professional Services, The Baton Awards 2021• Finalist, ‘The World’s Most Innovative Women’, Athena40 / Global Thinkers Forum 2020• Finalist, ‘Financial Services Rising Star’, The Black British Business Awards 2019• Top 20 Female Future Leaders, Yahoo Finance 2019• Winner, ‘Woman in Banking & Finance’, WinTRADE 2019• 30 Inspirational Women in the City, Brummell Magazine 2018• Winner, ‘Rising Star’, Women in Banking & Finance 2018• Winner, ‘Banking & Capital Markets Rising Star’, WeAreTheCity 2018• Top 20 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders, Financial Times 2017
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