First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has welcomed a new member to its board of directors, Ademola Adebise, a well-respected figure in the Nigerian financial industry.
The bank is also addressing gender inequality in Nigeria’s business sector with its SheVentures programme.
In a statement, the bank said that Adebise’s appointment marks a significant addition to the company’s leadership team and a seasoned banker with over three decades of experience. The appointment follows the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
“Adebise, who most recently served as the Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to FCMB. Recently, he was appointed by the federal government as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Family Homes Funds Limited. His career spans various sectors of the financial industry, including technology, risk management, and strategic planning. He has also held key positions at prominent Nigerian banks and non-banking financial institutions, including the legacy Chartered Bank, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc and Accenture (a global Consulting firm). Adebise currently serves on the Board of AIICO Insurance, AIICO Capital and Duchess International Hospital.
“With a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and an MBA from Lagos Business School, Adebise blends technical expertise with business acumen. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He has completed executive programmes at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School,’’ the statement read.
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