Leadership & Advisory – Portugal Nigeria Business Trade & Investment Forum

Meet Our Team

Our team use their vast knowledge and direct experience to problem solve, explore options/concepts and strategic direction whilst prioritizing and reviewing the implementation of operational plans, and changes to policies and procedures.

Leadership Team

Stephenie Coker Rank

Founder & President

is a Portuguese Nigerian Global Entrepreneur & Consultant for some of the world’s most renowned Private Equity, Venture Capital, Development Finance Institutions and Impact Investors across key sectors of economies. She comes with a proven track record in stakeholder management and leadership engagement in complex and multicultural situations, and holds Certifications in Entrepreneurship from Harvard, Emotional Intelligence and Resilience from Berkley, and speaks eight languages.

Engr (Mrs) Aisha Kawu Gombe

Co-founder Vice President

is a Nigerian certified Geotechnical Engineer and Business Development service provider(BDSP), a Chartered member of British Geotechnical Association (BGA), British Geological Survey (BGS), Nigerian Mining & Geosciences and Nigerian Institute Of Management, with vast experience in strategic Business Development.

Nuno Lopes

Chief Operating Officer

Nuno Lopes is an accomplished executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across various industries in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. As Managing Director in multiple companies, he is known for driving organizational growth, leading high-performing teams, and executing complex transformations. Nuno has successfully expanded market presence, improved operational efficiency, and delivered results in sectors like renewable energy, retail, and financial services. His strategic thinking, financial acumen, and people-first approach foster accountability and resilience within organizations.

Teresa Anliker

Advocacy & Development Director

Is a Portuguese Swiss jurist with vast experience in multinational management and legal advisory for private businesses and public organizations in the USA, South America, Europe and Asia. She lived in seven countries and is fluent in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish. She holds a Law Degree from the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

⁠Omotayo Adetokunbo Fahm

Advocay and Development Director – Nigeria

Multilingual Executive and Consultant with 25+ years of experience across international organizations, oil & gas, banking, education, and diplomacy. Recognized for operational leadership, cross-cultural fluency, and strategic support to C-level executives. A First-Class French/Portuguese graduate and certified in Entrepreneurial Management, she brings a unique blend of administrative precision, language expertise, and global perspective to every engagement.

Halima Ibrahim Haruna

Country Coordinator Assistant

Halima Ibrahim Haruna is a Nigerian civil engineer registered as a graduate member with the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). She has a strong aptitude for problem-solving which she applies to tackling complex challenges. She is dedicated to making a positive contribution by promoting excellence in the engineering and business sector. Her passion for business development led her to explore other areas outside of engineering, including art and design. promoting entrepreneurship and economic development.