In boardrooms across finance, insurance and public relations, the conversation rarely starts with products, premiums or press releases. It starts with one question: can you be believed?
Oladotun Olakanmi, who has worked across all three industries, argues the answer determines more than reputation.
It determines capital allocation, policy uptake and market credibility. In finance, trust directs where money goes.
In insurance, it underwrites promises that may not be tested for years. In PR, it shapes perception before a single meeting takes place.
The lesson from moving between balance sheets, risk pools and newsrooms is simple. “trust is not built through claims. It is built through consistency,” Olakanmi said.
