I have no words to truly express how dear Bimpe was to me. I remember when we were first introduced in 2022 during a video call to welcome me to the CGO Legal Team. I thought how pretty and articulate she was. She also looked so poised. Soon I got to know a different side to Bimpe and how much she loved to laugh. In our Team meetings, I could never give an update on my Durex projects, without her doubling over the table in laughter.  With time, we became quite close friends. We bonded over our shared Nigerian heritage, our shared experiences of attending school and building a legal career in the UK, our family stories, and of course our shared sense of humour. Anytime we spoke, we would always laugh, even when discussing more sombre issues.  As a lawyer, Bimpe was incredibly intelligent and erudite, and yet so humble. She loved her intellectual chats and would call to brainstorm solutions to knotty questions that she was dealing with. As colleagues, I would like to believe that Bimpe and I were each other’s biggest cheerleaders. She gave me so much peer support and mentorship, as well as positive…

  I had the privilege of working with Bimpe for nearly 15 years and still cannot believe that she is no longer with us. I keep remembering our last conversation in the office, full of her usual optimism and resilience.    Bimpe always gave wise counsel, both personal and professional, with grace and humour. During our time at Coca-Cola, she was a true role model in the way she navigated the challenges of a demanding career with being an amazing mother, supporting her family and being there for them through their sporting pursuits and teenage challenges.   When I needed an extra pair of hands for the Legal team at Reckitt, Bimpe was my first port of call. I knew I could depend on her and I am thankful she accepted the challenge. No task was ever too big. She approached every new opportunity with infectious enthusiasm and pragmatism, which made her such a valued member of our team.   Bimpe introduced me to Soca music, and ever since we first spoke about it many years ago, I have always listened to it whilst running. It gives me the energy to carry on in the same way that Bimpe…