Access Holdings Gets New CEO: Interesting Things to Know About Bolaji Agbede
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Following the tragic death of Herbert Wigwe, the former CEO of Access Holdings, in a helicopter crash in the US, a new CEO has been appointed to increase and add more to the tremendous efforts and achievements of the late CEO in the past few years.
Bolaji Agbede was appointed as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, as announced by the group. She has made lots of achievements in the banking/finance and business sector, which should not be overlooked, and has earned her the new position as the Acting Group CEO, succeeding Herbert Wigwe.
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There are many interesting gists which you ought to hear concerning this lady who climbed the ladder of success to arrive at her current position as Access Holdings Plc’s Acting Group CEO.
Educational Background
She attended the University of Lagos (1990), got her B.Sc. in Mathematics and Statistics and got her MBA from Cranford University (2002).
She is affiliated with the Chartered Institute of Management, UK and the Chartered Institute of Personal Management, Nigeria.
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Work Experience
Bolaji Agbede has over 27 years of experience in the Banking sector, with lots of experience in the Human Resources Department, Customer Relationship Management and bank operations.
Professional Development
She started her professional career in 1992 with the Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) as an Executive Trainee. She served in various commercial banking and operation positions until she became a Manager in 2001.
She was also the Chief Executive Officer of JKG Ltd in 2003.
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Leadership in Access Bank
She joined the Access Bank in 2003 and has served as the Head of HR of Access Bank since 2010.
She has been pivotal in the bank’s human capital development. When she joined Access Bank Plc, she was an Assistant General Manager and was in charge of the bank’s portfolio of Chemical trading companies.
Merger and Acquisition Expertise
Bolaji Agbede demonstrates mastery in mergers and acquisitions and has played a crucial role in successfully integrating people, including those Involving Marina International Bank, Capital Bank, Intercontinental Bank Plc, and the merger between Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc.
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Advocate
Bolaji Agbede is a woman who has always been advocating for gender equality, proposing progressive initiatives such as paternity leave, six-month maternity leave, bank Crech, and the Access Women’s Network.
Community and Women Development
Aside from her corporate responsibilities, she uses her knowledge to support non-governmental organizations in women’s empowerment, capacity building, leadership, and serving on boards of organizations.
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