Helen Da-Souza is a powerhouse of leadership, financial expertise, and strategic vision, with an illustrious 37-year career spanning accounting, financial services, and corporate governance. She is a distinguished Chartered Accountant; member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and has left an indelible mark across multiple sectors, including banking, manufacturing, oil & gas, consulting, and pension fund administration.

Currently serving as the Managing Director of Citizens Pensions, Helen is the epitome of transformational leadership. Previously, as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Trustfund Pensions Limited, she spearheaded unprecedented financial growth, catapulting the company’s Legacy Funds from ₦70.26 billion to ₦132.68 billion and increasing its Funds Under Management (FUM) from ₦200 billion to ₦720 billion.

Helen’s exceptional career is underpinned by world-class education from some of the most prestigious institutions globally. She has honed her leadership and financial acumen through executive programs at Harvard Business School, Wharton Business School, Columbia Business School, and Cambridge Judge Business School. These experiences have fortified her expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance, and organizational transformation, enabling her to drive impactful results at the highest levels of corporate leadership.

A visionary leader, Helen has built and nurtured high-performing teams, ensuring the seamless integration of compliance, risk management, and fiscal discipline. She has redefined leadership excellence, shaping corporate policies, optimizing operational efficiency, and cultivating a culture of innovation and accountability. Under her stewardship, hundreds of thousands of pension contributors have witnessed tangible value growth, reinforcing her legacy as a trusted custodian of financial security. Helen’s leadership philosophy is rooted in excellence, ethics, and empowerment.

Whether advising boardrooms or shaping industry policies, she remains a force of nature in financial strategy, stakeholder engagement, and corporate governance. A mentor, a trailblazer, and a transformative thinker, Helen Da-Souza is navigating the future of financial leadership in Nigeria and beyond.