Lara Okubajo Fcma Cgma

Lara Okubajo FCMA CGMA serves as the Head of Strategy & Research at Bank of Industry Limited since April 2017, overseeing the development, planning, implementation, and monitoring of corporate strategy while providing economic intelligence for strategic decision-making. Previous roles include Corporate Planning Lead at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, where responsibilities involved translating long-term strategies into annual targets and managing investor relations, and Head of Planning & Performance Management at Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc. Lara's career includes significant financial management roles at various organizations including T-Mobile UK, Warner Music Group, and several others, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance management. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Business Studies from Middlesex University and a fellowship from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.