Jacqueline Taiwo is co-founder of Black Women in Asset Management (BWAM), which is a non-profit organisation that seeks to connect and empower Black women working in the industry, with a mission to help Black women advance to senior leadership roles. BWAM’s 350+ members are provided with opportunities to network, develop peer mentors and cultivate new relationships across the industry. BWAM also hosts an ongoing programme of events including panels on industry topics and workshops to build leadership skills. Jacqueline is also Associate General Counsel Europe at TowerBrook Capital Partners and is a Principal at the firm. Prior to joining TowerBrook, Jacqueline began her legal career at Kirkland & Ellis in London where she advised European private equity clients on several high-profile transactions in Europe. Jacqueline received her M.B.A at the Kellogg School of Management, J.D. at the Northwestern School of Law., and B.S. from Columbia University.