From Government Relations Advisory to Corporate Services, Finances to Governance, Sustainability, and Counsel, here’s a look at the women who play critical roles in the company that has been around for over four decades and creates, builds, and invests in great businesses that deliver long-term value and improve people’s lives.
These women are some of the powerhouses at Honeywell Group who lead the teams to ensure the company delivers on its philosophy of consistently creating sustainable value for its stakeholders.
Kemi Adeoye – Chief Financial Officer
Kemi Adeoye is Chief Financial Officer at Honeywell Group. She is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and financial management for Honeywell Group Limited. She is also responsible for risk management and ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and Internal Audits across the Group. Kemi has close to 20 years of work experience spanning, finance, accounting, and corporate treasury management.
Prior to Honeywell Group, she worked with Baker Tilly, a leading Audit firm in Nigeria. While at Baker Tilly, Kemi led various audit engagements with local and multinational clients across different business sectors.
In 2006, she joined Honeywell Group as a Senior Business Analyst working across business functions over time. She has, at different times, been responsible for Business and Information Systems Management, Corporate Finance, Treasury Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Portfolio, and Risk Management.
Kemi holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University and an MBA from the Lagos Business School. She is also a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
Define the term “woman” in your own words:
A woman is a remarkable individual who has the ability to adapt and excel in various facets of life, exhibiting resilience in the face of challenges. When you hear “Woman”, you simply hear a fighter, lover, giver, and leader. She is a force to be reckoned with. A woman also gives life, she’s a life-giver because she births and creates new life.
Each year, International Women’s Day has a different theme. This year spoke to DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, with a CTA of Embracing Equity. The month of March has been dedicated to push this message. How do you think leaders can create and embrace equity in the workplace?
It’s vital to recognize the value of inclusivity. Leaders should start by recognizing the difficulties that women encounter in the workplace. Regular evaluations of inclusion metrics, including hiring and promotion rates, and pay equity could be used to achieve this. Leaders need to also implement policies and practices such as flexible work arrangements and mentorship. By doing this, they can create a workplace where all workers feel appreciated, respected, and encouraged to deliver their best work.
Knowing what you know now, what career advice will you give a younger you?
It would be to always be true to myself. It’s important to never let other people’s perceptions of you shape how you see yourself, or to act in a certain way only to please them. Furthermore, it’s essential to be confident in one’s abilities and expertise, and you should never let somebody make you feel inferior.
How are you utilizing your position in your company to uplift and support women?
One of the things I do is ensure that the businesses we invest in are inclusive and support women in a way that aligns to the values of the Honeywell Group.
What is the one thing you would change for women and girls if you could?
One thing I would change for women and girls would be the perception of women being the weaker gender. It is a stereotype that has been perpetuated for centuries. This belief does not only undermine the capabilities and potential of women and girls, but also contributes to gender inequality and discrimination in various aspects of life.
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