BY CAROLINE AMOSUN
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Access Holdings Plc, has announced a new addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Mrs. Iyabo Soji-Okusanya as the Executive Director of the Corporate and Investment Banking Division in its banking subsidiary, Access Bank Plc.
This strategic appointment followed the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which Access Bank said signifies a new era of growth and expertise within the organization.
Mrs. Iyabo Soji-Okusanya is bringing to the bank, a wealth of experience garnered over three decades in corporate and commercial banking, accounting, and human capital development.
“Her impressive track record in the industry, coupled with her extensive knowledge of the bank, makes her the ideal candidate to drive the division’s growth and solidify Access Bank’s position as a key player in the financial sector,” the board of the bank said in a statement.
The board also noted that her deep institutional knowledge will contribute to the strategic decision-making processes, allowing Access Bank to stay at the forefront of the evolving banking landscape.
Mrs. Soji-Okusanya holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Ilorin and she is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
Her dedication to continuous learning is evident through her participation in various leadership development courses and her status as an alumnus of esteemed institutions such as Harvard Business School, the Institute of Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, and INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
