Olabanke Lawson
About Olabanke Lawson
Olabanke Lawson is the Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate at CIBC, with extensive experience in business development and relationship management.
Current Role at CIBC
Olabanke Lawson is the Senior Manager of Corporate Real Estate at CIBC, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Toronto, she develops real estate components for client business cases, focusing on lease strategy and real estate project requirements. Her role also involves providing expertise in real estate capital planning and occupancy cost management. Additionally, Olabanke supports line of business (LOB) teams in driving lease strategy and facilities management services.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before her current role, Olabanke Lawson worked as a Contract and Intake Specialist at CIBC for six months in 2018-2019. During this time, she further developed her skills in managing contracts and business intake processes within the corporate real estate sector.
Business Development at Ritesim.com
In 2018, Olabanke Lawson served as the Business Development Manager at ritesim.com in Lagos, Nigeria. Her responsibilities included identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with potential partners, and enhancing the company's market footprint.
Relationship Manager at GTBank
From 2006 to 2015, Olabanke Lawson worked as a Relationship Manager at GTBank in Lagos, Nigeria. Over her nine-year tenure, she managed client relationships, provided financial advisory services, and contributed to the bank's growth by deepening customer engagement.
Educational Background
Olabanke Lawson holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Arts in Education and International Development from the UCL Institute of Education (2016-2017) and a Master of Public Administration from Queen Mary University of London (2015-2016). Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science from the University of Lagos, where she studied from 2000 to 2005.