Bio

An investment professional and global leader with over fifteen years professional experience in the financial services and technology industry. Ashim has worked in tech, banking and finance, leading multinational teams and organisations across Africa, Germany, the Middle East and Asia, giving her a global perspective and local insight into the opportunities and risks organisations face in a today’s quickly moving world. She is a strong advocate for equal opportunities and building a more diverse workforce, having championed the Diversity and Inclusion committee during her time at Standard Chartered Bank and also having led the launch and establishment of the Tek Experts Women’s Network in Nigeria. She is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Management Association and holds an MBA from ie Business School and a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Finance from Munich Business School. She is fluent in both English and German. Ashim also co-founded the award winning brand Always Me by Anne Li (www.alwaysme.ng), a one-stop shop for unique African inspired handmade baby accessories and clothing. She is also one of the founding members of the Bake For Change Development Foundation, an NGO dedicated to raising awareness about the need for development and uplift of disadvantaged children and youths in Lagos, Nigeria.