Jessica Oku is a Treasury & Finance Executive with over 12 years’ experience in Corporate Treasury, Banking, and Finance, working for top banks and multinationals. She has a proven track record of developing innovative financial strategies and optimizing portfolios for multi-million-dollar enterprises. Throughout her career, she has executed initiatives that have redefined success and driven remarkable results. From optimizing the capital structure of a beverage multinational, leading to savings of over $1 million, to strategic negotiations that resulted in a 40% decline in finance costs, structuring diverse funding/debt instruments and derivatives, transforming individuals into product experts, achieving process efficiency across strategic business units, and negotiating 5-year tax waivers on business pioneer status, her commitment to excellence is unwavering.

Her financial acumen and impact investing led her to join the Women’s Health Coalition of Canada in Alberta, where she has served as the Director of Fund Development since 2023. In this role, Jessica leads strategic planning and coordination of fund development initiatives. She is also passionate about coaching talent and teams to drive transformational organizational change.

Jessica’s exceptional contributions to the treasury field have been recognized through several prestigious awards. In June 2020, she was honored with an Award for Outstanding Performance by Seven Up Bottling Company (PepsiCo Bottlers), acknowledging her dedication to excellence. In April 2021, she received the Professional Achiever’s Award, also from Seven Up Bottling Company (PepsiCo Bottlers), reflecting her exceptional achievements as the Head of Treasury.

Jessica’s journey in the treasury and finance sector demonstrates her expertise, dedication, and leadership. Her extensive experience, continuous pursuit of professional development, and creation of expert articles position her as a leading figure in the field. Her ability to drive strategic initiatives, manage complex financial operations, and inspire teams highlights her invaluable contributions to every organization she has been a part of.