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FBN Holdings Announces Appointment of Executive Directors

FBN Holdings, one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in Africa has announced the appointments of two executive directors based on the board approval.

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FBN Holdings, one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in Africa has announced the appointments of two executive directors based on the board approval.

The board approved the appointment of Mr. Samson Oyewale Ariyibi as an Executive director, Investment Management and Oversight of FBN Holdings Plc while Mr. Patrick Iyamabo was appointed as an Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the flagship subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Limited.

About Mr. Samson Oyewale Ariyibi

Mr. Samson Oyewale Ariyibi is an award winning professor with about 32 years work experience, spanning bank and allied financial services, business assurance, tax management and consulting, having served in senior management roles at various global organizations and proudly Nigerian companies including, Ernst and Young(EY), Pricewaterhousecoopers, Standard Chartered Bank and Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (TRANSCORP) where he was the chief financial officer prior to joining FBN Holdings.

Oyewale Joined FBN holdings September 2013, as the pioneer Head of Finance. He was promoted to General Manager and appointed as the Chief Financial Officer in 2016. He holds a Bachelor’s degree second class honors upper division in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin and a master’s of business administration (MBA) marketing from the University of Lagos. He is a fellow of the institute of chartered accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT) the Chartered Pension Institute of Nigeria (CPIN) and the Institute of Directors (IOD) of Nigeria. He is an alumnus of the advance management Programme of the Kellogg school of Management at Northwestern University and has attended several local and international workshops, conferences and executive training programs.

Adewale L.O Arogundade, Acting Company Secretary, disclosed in a statement obtained by Investors King.

Patrick Iyamabo Profile

Patrick Iyamabo is the Chief Financial officer of First Bank of Nigeria limited and it’s subsidiaries. Prior to joining First Bank in 2016, he was a senior Vice President of strategy and M&A at First City Monument Bank(FCMB) Limited, and then the Group Chief of Financial Officer of FCMB Holdings Plc. Patrick has over 27 years professional experience in assurance and risk management, business development, accounting and finance with Nigerian and multinational institutions both within and outside the country.

Earlier in his career, he also worked with Pfizer in Lagos and New York.

Patrick also worked at Arthur and Andersen (AA) as auditor and strategy consultant, where he was also a co founding member of the information risk Management practice of AA. At various times, Patrick worked Booz Allen Hamilton in New York and LEK Consulting in Boston, providing Strategic management and specialized corporate finance services to private and listed companies.

Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and MBA From the prestigious Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

He is a member of various professional bodies including Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Associate, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACITN); Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HSM) and Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA).

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Cadbury Nigeria Appoints Abhiroop Chuckarbutty as Non-Executive Director

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The Board of Directors of Cadbury Nigeria PLC has appointed Mr. Abhiroop Chuckarbutty as a Non-Executive Director with effect from Thursday 25th October 2024.

Mrs Afolasade Olowe, Company Secretary announced in a statement obtained by Investors King.

Mr. Abhiroop Chuckarbutty is Business Unit President for Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and is a member of the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) Leadership Team.

In his role, Abhi is responsible for driving the operational strategy and long-term growth of the SSA markets.

He joins Mondelēz International from Lipton Teas & Infusions, where he was President of the Africa, Middle East & Turkey business unit, a business which he was responsible for setting up as a standalone entity from Unilever.

Prior to this role, Abhi had spent more than two decades in Unilever – having started his career at Hindustan Unilever Limited, the Indian arm of Unilever – with roles in sales, media and marketing.

His last role at Unilever was as VP Foods & Refreshments for North Africa Middle East.

With a diverse range of experience in CPG, Mr. Chuckarbutty has strong consumer, customer and execution capabilities in the region.

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Stanbic IBTC Appoints Dr. Kunle Adedeji as Acting CEO Ahead of Leadership Transition

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The Board of Stanbic IBTC has appointed Dr. Kunle Adedeji as the acting Chief Executive Officer of the financial institution ahead of the end of Dr. Demola Sogunle’s tenure on October 31, 2024.

Adedeji, who brings with him over 25 years in the banking sector, was confirmed on October 2, 2024, in a letter addressed to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company secretary, Chidi Okezie.

Okezie revealed that Dr. Kunle Adedeji‘s appointment is set to take effect on November 1, 2024.

The statement detailed that Adedeji, who was in 2019 appointed as an Executive Director, is also the current Chief Finance and Value Management Officer of the Company.

Okezie noted that he will continue serving in the position while also serving as Acting Chief Executive of the Company.

The statement reads, “Adedeji, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of leadership within our organization.

Dr Adedeji, who was appointed as an Executive Director in 2019 is a seasoned financial expert with over 25 years in the banking sector.

“He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Lagos and a DBA from the SBS Swiss Business School, Switzerland.

He is also the current Chief Finance and Value Management Officer of the Company and will continue in this capacity throughout the duration of his tenure as Acting Chief Executive of the Company.

The Board is confident that Mr. Adedeji’s leadership would be instrumental in driving the growth strategy of Stanbic IBTC Group.”

Investors King learned that Dr. Adedeji is set to succeed Dr. Demola Sogunle, whose tenure as the firm’s Chief Executive will come to an end on October 31, 2024.

Stanbic IBTC expressed gratitude to the outgoing CEO for his significant contributions during his 35 years of service.

“The Board of Directors expresses its heartfelt gratitude for his unwavering commitment, visionary leadership, and pivotal role in steering Stanbic IBTC through various challenges and milestones,” the statement added.

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David Isiavwe and Chinwe Iloghalu Emerge Executive Directors At NOVA Bank

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NOVA Bank has strengthened its leadership by appointing Mr. David Isiavwe and Mrs. Chinwe Iloghalu as Executive Director, Operations and Information Technology, and Executive Director, Institutional and Commercial Banking, respectively.

David Isiavwe and Chinwe Iloghalu are both experts in the banking sector, and with their wealth of experience, the bank is set to drive its innovation and growth, particularly after its recent transition to a national commercial bank.

Mr. Phillips Oduoza, the bank’s chairman, stated that the addition of Isiavwe and Iloghalu marks a critical point in the bank’s growth.

With these seasoned professionals on board, NOVA aims to become a key player in Nigeria’s banking sector.

Announcing the appointments, Phillips Oduoza noted, “The addition of Dr. Isiavwe and Mrs. Iloghalu marks a pivotal moment in constituting the management team that will lead NOVA into its next phase of growth.

“David’s expertise in technology will be key in enhancing our phygital model, while Chinwe’s strong business drive and relationship management, coupled with the retail and product engine of the bank, will be instrumental in driving the bank’s strategic intent to become a formidable player in the banking industry.”

He added, “Their deep understanding of digital and electronic banking will significantly contribute to our trademarked phygital experience, which seamlessly combines the best of in-person service and bespoke digital solutions to serve our customers.

Both leaders bring valuable experience that aligns perfectly with NOVA’s vision to be Africa’s preferred financial solutions provider.”

Mrs. Iloghalu brings nearly 30 years of experience across sectors like energy, corporate, and digital banking. She holds an MSc in Media and Communications, an MBA, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration.

Meanwhile, Mr. Isiavwe, with over 30 years of experience in banking and a PhD in Accounting, will focus on driving NOVA’s digital transformation.

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