Lily Olisa
About Lily Olisa
Lily Olisa serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Nationwide Building Society, where she leads transformation projects and provides strategic legal advice on mergers and acquisitions. She has over 19 years of experience in this role and previously worked at Zurich Financial Services for 17 years.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Lily Olisa has served as Senior Corporate Counsel at Nationwide Building Society since 2005. In this role, she leads transformation projects within the corporate team, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and compliance. She also provides strategic legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the organization's growth and strategic direction. Additionally, she chairs the diversity committee, promoting inclusivity and diverse representation within the company.
Education and Expertise
Lily Olisa studied Law at Cardiff University, where she earned her LLB Hons degree from 1982 to 1985. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she applies in her current role at Nationwide Building Society. Her expertise includes corporate law, strategic legal advisory, and project management, particularly in the context of transformation initiatives.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Lily Olisa worked at Zurich Financial Services for 17 years, where she held the position of Company Secretary and Assistant Director from 1988 to 2005. This experience provided her with valuable insights into corporate governance and compliance, which she has leveraged in her current role. Her career spans several decades in the legal and corporate sectors, primarily based in Swindon, United Kingdom.
Achievements
Lily Olisa has played a significant role in leading transformation projects within the corporate team at Nationwide Building Society. Her leadership of the diversity committee demonstrates her commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Additionally, her strategic legal advice on mergers and acquisitions has been instrumental in guiding the organization through complex transactions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.