Nadege Koakon
About Nadege Koakon
Nadege Koakon serves as the Chief Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer for Anglophone West Africa at Schneider Electric Nigeria, a position she has held since 2013. She has a background in business and international law, holding multiple degrees from French universities and extensive experience in legal roles across various companies.
Work at Schneider Electric
Nadege Koakon has been employed at Schneider Electric Nigeria since 2011. Initially serving as Legal Advisor and Company Secretary for two years, she transitioned to the role of Contract Manager, where she worked for three years. In 2013, she was appointed Chief Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer for Anglophone West Africa. In this capacity, she oversees legal compliance and provides counsel on various legal matters within the organization. Her tenure at Schneider Electric spans over a decade, reflecting her extensive experience in legal and compliance roles.
Education and Expertise
Nadege Koakon holds a Master’s Degree in International Business Law from Université Paris Sud (Paris XI), which she completed in 2008. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Honours in Business Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Law from Université Paris X Nanterre, studying from 2001 to 2006. Additionally, she attended Wall Street Institute in Paris, where she studied English. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles applicable to international business and corporate governance.
Background
Nadege Koakon began her career in 2002 as a Customer Care Officer at Fidelia Assistance in France. She then worked at Alcatel-Lucent as an Assistant Account and later as an Assistant Contract Manager for a project in Nigeria. Her early experiences in customer care and contract management laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in legal and compliance functions. Over the years, she has developed a robust understanding of legal frameworks and compliance requirements within the corporate sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role at Schneider Electric, Nadege Koakon gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked at Alcatel-Lucent in Nigeria as an Assistant Account for two months in 2007 and as an Assistant Contract Manager for two months in 2004. Her role at Schneider Electric as Contract Manager lasted from 2008 to 2011, where she was responsible for managing contracts and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This diverse background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current leadership position.