Dr. Kunle Adedeji has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, following regulatory approval.
This appointment was revealed in a press release issued recently and signed by the company secretary, Chidi Okezie.
Dr. Adedeji is set to officially take on the role of Chief Executive on November 1, 2024.
His appointment comes in the wake of Dr. Demola Sogunle’s upcoming retirement as Chief Executive, effective October 31, 2024, after 35 years of dedicated service.
The company acknowledged Dr. Sogunle’s significant contributions in the press release, stating, “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.”
Dr. Adedeji is a highly accomplished financial professional with an impressive track record spanning over 25 years in the banking sector.
His extensive experience encompasses many roles that have equipped him with a profound understanding of financial management and institutional operations.
Prior to his current role at Stanbic IBTC, Dr. Adedeji gained significant experience in leadership positions at Ecobank, where he served as Financial Controller and later as Regional Financial Controller for the organization’s operations in Liberia and Nigeria, respectively.
In addition, he held the position of Chief Financial Officer at Stanbic Ghana from May 2013 to March 2018, where he played a critical role in shaping the financial strategies and performance of the institution.
Professionally, Dr. Adedeji is recognized as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, as well as the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
His professional affiliations extend to several esteemed organizations, including the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria, the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, the Nigeria Institute of Management, and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Dr. Adedeji holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, which laid the foundation for his career in finance. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in finance from the University of Lagos.
He also holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the SBS Swiss Business School in Switzerland.
