Wole Adeniyi
Director
Wole Adeniyi is the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, where he oversees the strategic direction of the bank across key areas such as technology, digital transformation, corporate and investment banking, as well as retail banking. Under his leadership, the bank continues to strengthen its position as a leading financial services provider in Nigeria.
Before his appointment as CEO, Wole served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the bank, contributing significantly to its growth and innovation agenda. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of Personal and Business Banking, where he managed the retail and commercial banking business, overseeing a broad portfolio that included personal banking, private banking, and SME segments.
Wole’s extensive banking career spans nearly three decades and encompasses diverse areas such as technology and digital transformation, domestic and international banking operations, program management, and retail banking. He has played a pivotal role in formulating and implementing strategies that have enhanced the bank’s operational efficiency and technological capabilities, helping to solidify its market leadership.
Earlier in his career, Wole held the position of Executive Director, Operations, where he led critical functions including operations, group real estate services, procurement, and the bank’s business transformation program. His tenure as Executive Director, Business Support, further underscored his ability to drive organizational excellence and innovation.
An accomplished professional, Wole holds a First-Class Degree in Business Administration from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Manchester. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN), and a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Beyond his executive responsibilities, Wole contributes to the broader financial ecosystem through his roles on various boards. He serves on the boards of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System PLC (NIBSS), the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce.
Wole Adeniyi’s visionary leadership and wealth of experience continue to shape the future of Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited, its group at large and the Nigerian banking industry at large.