Lilian Olubi stands as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished finance leaders, uniquely merging deep capital-markets expertise with a passion for creativity, entertainment, and cultural advancement. Her career reflects how financial intelligence can amplify storytelling, unlock new economic pathways, and strengthen the country’s creative industries. Through her work, she demonstrates that finance and culture are not opposing worlds but powerful partners in national development.

Lilian is the founder and CEO of Gold Lilies Global Services, a multi-arm enterprise committed to supporting the growth of the African creative arts industry through its business and financial advisory arm and its production company, she is the co-founder of Drug Aid Africa Initiative. Her professional experience also includes co-founding and running an Equities trading firm, which was subsequently acquired by a Global financial services Group, where she continued as its CEO until January 2025.

Olubi’s professional qualifications speak to her breadth and expertise. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments in the United Kingdom. Beyond her executive role, she serves on the board of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, where she continues to influence policy, governance, and the future of market innovation.