Olutola Bella Appointed as General Counsel at Chemical and Allied Products Plc
Chemical and Allied Products Plc has announced the appointment of Olutola Bella as its new General Counsel.
Sharing her excitement on the appointment, he said,
“I’m pleased to share that I have joined Chemical and Allied Products Plc as General Counsel.
As I begin this new chapter, I find myself reflecting on a professional journey that has spanned financial services, mobility and now manufacturing — sectors that have each offered unique opportunities to navigate complexity, support transformation and help businesses grow sustainably.Across these experiences, one constant has remained: the opportunity to strengthen governance frameworks, manage risk thoughtfully and partner closely with business leaders to enable growth and long-term value creation.Joining CAP represents an opportunity to be part of a business with a strong legacy, ambitious aspirations and leadership focused on building for the future. Supporting that journey through strategic counsel, governance and partnership with colleagues across the organisation is a responsibility I look forward to embracing.
I am grateful for the experiences, relationships and lessons that have shaped the journey so far — and excited for what lies ahead.”
Prior to this role, he served as Principal Adviser at DealWorks Advisory, where he advised on strategic legal and business matters. Before that, he spent over three years at Moove, most recently as Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and earlier as General Counsel, Sub-Saharan Africa, where he led legal and compliance strategy across multiple global markets, supported major fundraising rounds, and built scalable governance frameworks.
Earlier in her career, he held senior legal roles at Stanbic IBTC Bank and Stanbic IBTC Capital, where he worked on complex financing transactions including syndicated loans, capital market issuances, IPOs, and cross-border financing structures.
He began her legal career at Banwo & Ighodalo and Aluko & Oyebode, advising on M&A, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions.
He holds an LL.B. from Obafemi Awolowo University, a BL from the Nigerian Law School, and a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Cambridge.
Conclusion
The appointment of Olutola Bella reflects Chemical and Allied Products Plc’s continued focus on strengthening its governance and legal leadership. Her extensive experience across financial services, fintech, and corporate advisory is expected to support the company’s long-term growth and strategic transformation.
Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP Plc) is a foremost paints and decorative company in Nigeria.
CAP Plc fully operates in the coatings business and fully provides a wide range of quality products and services, and its brand have become household names. In November 2013, the company was awarded the ISO 14001:2004 certification on Environmental Management system (EMS).
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