Lagos,
Nigeria – May 13, 2024: Access Bank Sierra
Leone Ltd (‘Access Bank (SL) Ltd’) has announced the appointment of new executives
to its Board of Directors (‘the Board’), further strengthening its leadership
team and advancing the implementation of its growth and transformation
strategy. These appointments also reflect the Bank's commitment to fostering
growth and development while maintaining the highest standards of governance
and stewardship.
Joining the Board
as Non-Executive Directors are Maurice Nathaniel Cole, Nsikak N. Usoro, Michala
Mackay, Ibrahim Khalil Lamin, and Kolawole Augustine Ajimoko.
The
appointees boast a wealth of expertise from diverse sectors, including banking,
telecommunications, corporate governance, compliance, and finance. Their
combined experience and vision will contribute to shaping the future trajectory
of Access Bank (SL) Ltd.
Cole will
serve as Chairman, following the exit of Alice Marie Onomake and will bring his
experience to the fore as Access Bank (SL) Ltd works to consolidate its market
position and deliver value for all its stakeholders.
“We are thrilled
to welcome our new executives to Access Bank (SL) Ltd,” said Ganiyu Sanni, Country Managing Director,
Access Bank Sierra Leone Ltd. “Their
leadership and vision will be invaluable as we navigate through challenges and
pursue sustained success. We extend our gratitude to outgoing Chairman, Alice
Marie Onomake, and Non-Executive Director, Aminata B. Dumbuya, for their
dedicated service and contributions to the Bank.”
Access Bank
(SL) Ltd remains committed to excellence, transparency, and accountability as
it embarks on this exciting new chapter. The Bank looks forward to leveraging
the collective expertise of its leadership team to drive innovation, foster
growth, and create lasting impact for its customers and communities.
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About
Access Bank PLC
Access
Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc, is a leading
full-service commercial bank operating through a network of more than 700
branches and service outlets spanning 3 continents, 21 countries and over 60
million customers. The Bank employs over 28,000 thousand people in its
operations in Africa and Europe, with representative offices in China, Lebanon,
India, and the UAE.
Access
Bank’s parent company, Access Holdings Plc, has been listed on the Nigerian
Stock Exchange since 1998. The Bank is a diversified financial institution
which combines a strong retail customer franchise and digital platform with
deep corporate banking expertise, proven risk management and capital management
capabilities. The Bank services its various markets through three key business
segments: Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and
Retail Banking. The Bank has enjoyed what is arguably Africa’s most
successful banking growth trajectory in the last 18 years, becoming one of the
continent’s largest retail banks.
As
part of its continued growth strategy, Access Bank is focused on mainstreaming
sustainable business practices into its operations. The Bank strives to deliver
sustainable economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible,
and socially relevant, helping customers to access more and achieve their
dreams.