Join Black Women in Asset Management, London Women's Forum, and Invesco for a special event with Dr. Sandie Okoro, Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank, and one of the most influential Black women in the UK!
We are excited to celebrate Women's History Month by recognizing the contributions of Dr. Okoro and exploring how we can work together to embrace equity for all women. Dr. Okoro will share her incredible career journey, provide insights on leadership, and advice on how Black women can navigate career challenges.
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to network with other senior women in the industry. Be sure to register today! We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is run in partnership with the London Women's Forum, a platform for senior female talent in the financial services sector of the City of London.
Speakers
Dr. Sandie Okoro, Group General Counsel, Standard Chartered Bank
Andrea Davidson, Head of EMEA Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial, Invesco and London Women's Forum Board member
Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering to attend this event.
Dr. Sandie Okoro
Dr. Sandie Okoro is Group General Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank, where she oversees the Legal, Group Corporate Secretariat and Shared Investigative Services functions, and is a member of the Bank’s Management Team. Previously, Sandie served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, and Vice President for Compliance, at the World Bank Group.
Sandie is an Honorary Bencher of Middle Temple in the United Kingdom (2018), was named one of the Top 20 Global General Counsel (2019) by the Financial Times, and was recognised as Britain’s 10th most influential person of African and African Caribbean heritage by The Powerlist (2023).
Sandie was appointed inaugural Chair of the UK-based charity Women of the World Foundation in June 2021, she received an honorary lifetime Emeritus membership of the Law Societies’ Compact and Forum for Sustainable Development Goal 16 in June 2022 and is a Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
About Invesco
Invesco is a global independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. Our distinctive investment teams deliver a comprehensive range of active, passive and alternative investment capabilities. With offices in more than 20 countries, Invesco managed $1.4 trillion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide as of December 31, 2022. For more information, visit our website.