Abass Kolawole
Management Team
- Oloruntimilehin George (Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer)
- Bunmi Aderonmu (Executive Director, Operations & IT)
- Olatunde Oni (Chief Operations Officer)
- Adefemi Ogundele (Chief Financial Officer)
- Anike Jaiyeola (Head, Trade Process & Settlement)
- Olushola Akinola (Chief Compliance Officer)
- Nurudeen Adesokan (Head Information Technology)
- Blessing Offoga (Head, Human Capital Management Development)
- Ibrahim Labaran (Head, Business Development & Client Service)
- John Egbi (Head, Contribution Management)
- Anne Obuseh (Company Secretary/Head, Legal)
- Abass Kolawole (Ag. Head, Internal Audit)
Abass Kolawole (Ag. Head, Internal Audit)
Abass Kolawole is a seasoned professional with over 16 years of extensive experience in the financial institution industry, having successfully navigated various roles in audit, control, and information systems audit functions. As an associate member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Abass has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional excellence.
With an MSc in Finance from the University of Lagos and a degree in Banking and Finance from Lagos State University, Abass possesses a solid academic foundation that underpins his technical expertise. Throughout his illustrious career, he has participated in numerous executive training programs, including leadership, critical thinking and decision-making, ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) Lead Auditor, internal audit and control, and compliance management. These training programs have not only enhanced his expertise but also honed his leadership skills, enabling him to drive strategic initiatives and deliver high-impact results.
Abass’s areas of competence span Internal Audit, Process Improvement, IT Audit, IT Control, IT Security and other areas of Information Security management, where he excels in conducting audits, identifying and mitigating security risks, designing and implementing controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing assurance on the effectiveness of IT systems and controls.
With his unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills, Abass Kolawole is a trusted professional who can drive business growth, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance in the Pension industry.