Summit Speaker
Esosa Vanessa Balogun
Esosa is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the areas of Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Compliance and Corporate Governance. She is currently the General Manager, Risk Management in the Risk and Compliance Division of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Prior to joining MTN; she was the Head, Risk and Compliance for the UAC Group and Senior Manager, Risk Consulting at KPMG Nigeria.
She possesses an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business environment having led engagements across various industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications and financial services industries.
She holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Benin. She is a member of many professional organizations including The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Institute of Directors (IoD). She has obtained certifications in Internal Audit (CIA), Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and in Control Self- Assessment (CCSA) from the IIA Global.
Esosa was Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of Portland Paints & Products Nigeria Plc (2019 -2021). She is married and blessed with three children. She is a lover of God and a stoic supporter of leadership and growth for women.

Esosa Vanessa Balogun
General Manager, Risk Management at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc