SUNRISE NEWS – The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), has announced the appointment of Dr Folarin Alayande, as a non-Executive Director on its Board.
The Foundation described the move as a significant developments within its Board of Directors as it aligns with GLEIF’s strategic priority of enabling digital trust for enterprises worldwide.
The GLEIF Board Chair T. Dessa Glasser, in a statement said in addition to Dr. Folarin Alayande’s appointment, GLEIF also made three additional appointments to its Board of Directors.
“These new members bring diverse expertise from various sectors and markets, further enriching the strategic vision and governance of the organisation.
“We warmly welcome the talent and experience that these new members bring to the organisation,” stated T. Dessa Glasser.
Dr. Folarin Alayande, an international development economist, technology investor and financial services executive joins the GLEIF Board with a track record spanning over two decades, bringing a wealth of expertise in corporate transformation, digital technologies and finance.
GLEIF remains dedicated to expanding the Global Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) System and its digital engagement initiatives.
Recent developments include the launch of the verifiable LEI (vLEI), a digitally verifiable counterpart to the LEI. Furthermore, GLEIF has extended its presence beyond Europe with the opening of offices in North America, Japan and Singapore.
Dr. Folarin Alayande is an international development economist, technology investor and financial services executive.
With a track record of over two decades in corporate transformation, he has advised and worked with global and emerging market corporations at the intersection of digital technologies and finance.
Educated at The London School of Economics in finance and accounting, Dr. Alayande has held leadership roles at Accenture and served as the Chief Strategy Officer of FBN Holdings Plc.
He has also served in the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Economic Recovery and Coordinator of the Economic Plan Implementation Unit.
Dr. Alayande is currently Vice President, Public Sector, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard.