Omowunmi Mabel Adewusi joined Nigerian insurer Mansard in 2011 and has since navigated the company through all strategic cases and transactions, including the company’s $246m acquisition by AXA in 2014. An experienced professional with vast knowledge and skill in all dimensions of corporate law, Adewusi has brought much needed vitality to the legal function, which is now capable of effortlessly directing AXA Mansard’s diverse business affairs.

Highly valued by her senior business colleagues for her ability to provide creative solutions to challenges, Adewusi maintains an influential role in the wider company, which currently sees her lead both the legal and HR departments. In this dual role, Adewusi is expected to implement decisions made by the board of directors and to ensure effective recruitment, learning and health and safety strategies, as well as full compliance with all laws and rules.

Adewusi’s legal career includes a number of positions at leading local companies such as Etiasat Nigeria, WSTC Financial Services, Gapbridge Microfinance Bank, Strachan Partners and Energy Basefield. Over the course of her extensive legal career, Adewusi has received wide acclaim from industry peers for her organisational flair, as well as her advanced drafting, advocacy and interpersonal skills.