The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reconstitution of the board of directors for Keystone Bank, aimed at driving the bank’s continued growth and stability.
New Board Appointments:
- Chairman: Lady Ada Chukwudozie, a distinguished figure with nearly 30 years of experience in business strategy and management, having worked with De-Endy Industrial Company Limited, Dozzy Group, and Vogue Afrique Magazine.
- Non-Executive Directors: Abdul-Rahman Esene, Mrs. Fola Akande, Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji, Obijiaku Samuel, and Senator Farouk Bello.
Executive Directors:
- Ladi Oluwole: Appointed as Executive Director of Risk Management, brings over 20 years of experience in credit and enterprise risk management, including previous roles at Bank of America.
- Abubakar Usman Bello: Executive Director for the Northern Directorate, with extensive experience in managing corporate, retail, and public sector clients.
Experience of New Board Members:
- Abdul-Rahman Esene has 43 years of experience in banking and finance, previously with Fidelity Bank and Afrinvest.
- Mrs. Fola Akande has over 25 years in legal and compliance roles, including stints at Cadbury and Stanbic Chartered Bank.
- Akintola Ayodeji Olusoji has a 30-year background in accounting and finance, with experience at Sterling Bank and Access Bank.
- Obijiaku Samuel has over 35 years in banking and treasury operations, formerly with Zenith Bank and Fidelity Bank.
- Senator Farouk Bello brings 20 years of banking experience and leadership from roles in the National Assembly and Guaranty Trust Bank.
Keystone Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Hassan Imam, expressed optimism about the new appointments, noting that their extensive expertise would significantly contribute to the bank’s strategic repositioning and growth.
