Prior to joining Hope Street, Shola held senior finance leadership roles with several mission-driven organisations. Throughout her career, she has partnered closely with Boards, Chief Executive Officers and executive leadership teams to strengthen financial sustainability, enhance governance frameworks, manage complex funding environments, and support strategic decision-making. Her expertise spans financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, capital planning, asset management, audit, compliance and organisational transformation.

Shola began her professional career with Deloitte and has built extensive experience across finance, audit, governance and business advisory. She is recognised for her ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful insights that support organisational growth and long-term sustainability. She is also passionate about developing effective systems, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring organisations are well positioned to maximise their impact in the communities they serve.

A Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ), Shola holds an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).

She brings a collaborative, values-driven leadership approach and is deeply committed to supporting organisations that create positive social outcomes. Her passion lies in ensuring that financial resources and capital investments are managed responsibly and strategically to help vulnerable young people, families and communities thrive.