Olubukunola Olateru FCIS  

Secretary to the board of directors, legal adviser, and head of legal, Sub-Sahara Africa 

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria 

Olubukunola Olateru is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse range of expertise in the legal and corporate governance fields. She currently holds the position of secretary to the board of directors and legal adviser at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria. In this capacity, she oversees various crucial aspects of the company’s operations, including company secretariat, legal advisory, property management, risk management, intellectual property, corporate governance framework, and code of business conduct in Nigeria.  

Olubukunola joined FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria in May 2015 as the legal counsel, where she quickly established herself as a dynamic business lawyer. Her extensive professional experience encompasses company secretarial duties, corporate governance and compliance, corporate law practice, legal advisory services, and negotiating international business transactions. Prior to her current role, she served as the legal counsel at Food Concepts and as the company secretary of its subsidiary, Free Range Farms. She has also worked as a legal associate at Guinness Nigeria and gained valuable experience in private practice with Babalakin & Co. Legal Practitioners.  

Olubukunola’s impressive qualifications include being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), a trained arbitrator, and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitration, UK (FCIArb). She is also a member of the Association of Company Secretaries and Legal Advisers in Manufacturing (ACSLA).  

With a consistent application of objectivity, sound judgment, and exceptional negotiation skills, Olubukunola Olateru has a proven track record of successfully closing transactions and overcoming business challenges. Her tenacity and ability to initiate, implement, and bring projects to a successful close have earned her widespread recognition from both superiors and colleagues.  

Recently, Olubukunola was appointed as the head of legal, Sub-Sahara Africa for FrieslandCampina, further highlighting her exceptional capabilities and leadership qualities. Despite this new responsibility, she continues to serve as the company secretary to the Nigerian Board of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria, which is part of the Royal FrieslandCampina Group – the largest dairy cooperative in the world, with a turnover exceeding €700m.  

With her extensive knowledge, professional achievements, and commitment to excellence, Olubukunola Olateru is a valuable asset to any organisation she serves, consistently driving success and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate governance standards.