Paternity Leave Advocacy And Other Things To Know About  Bolaji Agbede, New CEO Of Access Holdings

Access Holdings on February 12 announced the appointment of Ms Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer following the death of former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Herbert Wigwe.

Here are five things you’d like to know about her academic background, leadership and experience in the banking industry.

    Educational background:

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos (1990) and an MBA from Cranfield University (2002). Additionally, she is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management UK and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.

    Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise:

 Demonstrating her proficiency in mergers and acquisitions, she has played a key role in several of the sector’s most successful integrations, including those involving Marina International Bank, Capital Bank, Intercontinental Bank Plc, and the merger between Access Bank Plc and Diamond Bank Plc.

    Community and Women Empowerment:

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she contributes her expertise to several non-governmental organizations focused on women’s empowerment, capacity building, and leadership. This includes her service on the boards of organizations like the ROWAA Widows Initiative and Propel Grad.

Ms. Bolaji Agbede’s appointment as the acting CEO of Access Holdings brings her extensive experience, leadership skills, and passion for gender equality to the forefront of the financial sector, promising a continued positive impact on the organization and its stakeholders.

    Professional Development:

Ms. Agbede has participated in several prestigious leadership and professional development programs, including the High-Performance Leadership Programme at IMD and the Strategic Talent Management Programme at the London Business School.

Advocate for Gender Equality

Ms Bolaji Agbede of Access holdings is a strong proponent of gender equality and equity, having introduced progressive initiatives such as paternity leave, six months’ maternity leave, the Bank’s Crèche, and the Access Women Network.

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