Ifeyinwa Osime, M.CIoD, is an accomplished legal practitioner and seasoned corporate leader with extensive experience in legal practice, board governance, and strategic oversight.
She began her career at Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation and later joined African Development Insurance Company Limited (ADIC, now NSIA Insurance) as Company Secretary / Assistant General Manager, Administration & Legal. She is currently a Partner at McPherson Legal Practitioners, where she advises on corporate and commercial legal matters and contributes to the firm’s leadership and strategic direction. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987.
Mrs. Osime joined the Board of Access Bank PLC in November 2019 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. She had served as Chair of the Board Human Resources and Sustainability Committee and the Board Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, where she played key role in strengthening governance practices, leadership development, and sustainability initiatives.
She has previously served on several other boards and is a former Board Chair of Coronation Life Insurance Company Ltd. She is also a member of the Board of Ebudo Trust Limited, bringing additional experience in trust, fiduciary, and institutional governance.
Mrs. Osime is a graduate of the University of Benin, Benin City, and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Commercial and Corporate Law from the London School of Economics (LSE). She has attended executive education programmes at FITC, INSEAD, IMD, Harvard Business School, MIT, and Stanford, among others, reflecting her commitment to continuous professional development and global best practices.
She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, a member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD), Nigeria Chapter, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria, where she serves on the Executive Committee of the Women’s Sectoral Group.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, she is committed to mentoring young people and is actively involved in the Autism and Developmental Delays Support Community, reflecting her dedication to inclusion and social impact.
| Professional Experience | Academic and Professional Qualifications | Appointment Date | Board Committee Membership |
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November 2019-Date
Independent Non-Executive Director, Access Bank Plc | 1988-1989 LL.M Commercial & Corporate Law, London School of Economics, University of London, London, United Kingdom | November 2019 | Vice Chairman-Board Digital and Information Technology Committee
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2013-Date
Partner-Macpherson Legal Practitioners | 1986-1987 B.L Nigerian Law School | Member-Board Credit Committee | |
2004-Date Partner, Smartbase Services | LL.B (Hons), University of Benin | Member-Board Audit Committee | |
1998-2004 Partner, Okonjo, Odiawa & Ebie | Member-Board Governance, Nomination and Remuneration Committee | ||
1989-1997
Company Secretary/ Legal & Admin- African Development Insurance Company Limited (ADIC Ltd, now NSIA Insurance) | Chairman-Board Human Resources and Sustainability Committee | ||
1987-1988 Legal Officer, Nigeria Re-Insurance Corporation (NYSC)
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