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Adeyemi Edward Esan

MLRO at AZA

Adeyemi Edward Esan has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Adeyemi Edward currently works at AZA Finance as the Lead Counsel and MLRO. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Corporate Counsel, Licensing and Reporting (EMEA) and Senior Legal Counsel (EMEA) at AZA Finance. In their previous position at AZA Finance, they were responsible for providing legal counsel across various offices in Europe, the Middle East, and African markets.

Adeyemi also co-founded Tracc Systems in 2022 and served as a Co-Founder. Adeyemi Edward worked as an Advisor - Social Impact at ATIDE from 2018 to 2022, where they focused on sustainable change in Nigeria. Adeyemi was also a Co-Founder at Redwood Express from 2020 to 2021.

Earlier in their career, Adeyemi held the role of Associate (Energy, Technology, and Commercial) at Detail Commercial Solicitors. Adeyemi Edward'spractice areas included Power, TIME, Infrastructure, PPP, and Corporate Commercial Law. Adeyemi Edward worked on significant projects for clients such as Uber, the Central Bank of Nigeria, Samsung Electronics West Africa, and LADOL Free Trade Zone.

Adeyemi began their career as an Associate (Marketing and Legal) at BrightCurrent, where they provided legal and marketing advisory support for the company's retail associate training and market research services. Adeyemi Edward also worked as a Legal Advisor - Immigration and Policy at East Bay Sanctuary Covenant.

Overall, Adeyemi Edward Esan has built a strong background in legal counsel and has experience in various sectors, including finance, technology, social impact, marketing, and immigration.

Adeyemi Edward Esan holds a Bachelor's degree from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria. Adeyemi Edward also has a Master's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, they have received various certifications, including Communication Foundations from LinkedIn Learning and a Certificate of Achievement in Energy Transition from IFP School. Adeyemi Edward is also a licensed lawyer in Nigeria. Adeyemi has completed additional certifications in finance, negotiation, and mediation. Adeyemi Edward has also specialized in energy and technology law and environmental law through certificates obtained from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. Adeyemi has also completed a Product Management program at ProductDive.

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Timeline

  • MLRO

    April 1, 2023 - present

  • Lead Counsel

    January, 2023

  • Senior Counsel, Licensing And Reporting (emea)

    September, 2021

  • Senior Legal Counsel (emea)

    October, 2020

  • Legal Counsel - Africa

    August, 2019

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