A pioneer Executive Director of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Gbenga Ademulegun,
has given notice of his retirement from the bank with effect from
January 2014.
Ademulegun, Executive Director, Commercial Banking/Public Sector, is
leaving after completing his two terms of four years each. He first
assumed office as Executive Director in January 2006 and had his
appointment renewed for another term of four years in January 2009
According to a statement issued by the bank, the retiring director
provided impeccable leadership and direction for the bank’s commercial
banking and public sector businesses which has seen the bank’s franchise
in these lines of business growing in the North, Abuja, Lagos Island
and the South West region where he oversees.
The statement quoted the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
of the bank, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti, as saying that under
Ademulegun’s watch, the public sector portfolio of the bank witnessed
substantial growth, while the bank’s Northern business, profitability
and branch network also grew geometrically and exponentially.
Describing Ademulegun as a highly respected and trusted team member,
Durosinmi-Etti said the retiring director is renowned and has displayed
exemplary leadership qualities at critical moments, including having an
adept understanding of the business terrain and focus, in addition to
creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
“One of the most effective attributes about Gbenga’s managerial style is
his ability to build consensus. This has helped create an excellent
spirit between his team members over the years and this increased
productivity significantly”, Durosinmi-Etti said.
Mr. Ademulegun has expertise both in Accounting and Banking. He holds a
Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
and a Masters degree in Economics (Money & Finance) from the
University of Jos.
He worked for Coopers & Lybrand (Chartered Accountants) before
joining the service of Savannah Bank of Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria,
Equitorial Trust Bank, and Gulf Bank where he held senior management
positions.
Mr. Ademulegun was appointed Executive Director in EIB International
Bank, apposition he held until the consolidation of Skye Bank in 2006.
He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management, a
holder of Treasury Dealership Certificate, a member of the Institute of
Directors, an Alumni of Lagos Business School, INSEAD and Harvard
University.
The Ondo-born technocrat and accomplished banker is married to Remi and theunion is blessed with children
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