Salewa Akomolafe (She / Her)

I am a strategic and impact-driven programme manager with 13 years of international experience spanning Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. I bring the structure of a PMP-certified programme leader and the financial rigour of a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA), with a track record of delivering programmes that strengthen systems, build partnerships, and achieve measurable impact. A major anchor in my career was a decade at GSK, where I led finance transformation, post-merger integration, and Brexit readiness. These roles demanded ownership and delivery under pressure, agility in navigating complexity, and cross-functional collaboration with technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders. I later broadened my perspective in consulting with Verraki Africa, supporting governments to design and deliver ambitious growth strategies. Most recently, as Strategy & Partnerships Lead at Yemaachi Biotech, I built collaborations in cancer genomics, applying data-driven insights, KPI tracking, and evidence-based analysis to strengthen organisational strategy and partner engagement. My cross-sector experience covers programme design, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, change management, risk mitigation, performance monitoring, and capacity development. Known for navigating complex environments with clarity and structure, I help organisations build collaborative ecosystems that drive sustainable outcomes in health, financial inclusion, sustainability, and inclusive growth.