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Moruf Oseni

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Moruf Oseni
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater
Known forWema Bank MD/CEO

Moruf Oseni is currently the Managing Director/CEO of Wema Bank Plc.[1] He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires in France, a Master of Finance (MiF) from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. He is also an alumnus of both the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of Harvard Business School and King’s College, Lagos.[2]

Career

Prior to joining Wema Bank, he was the CEO/MD of MG Inesco Limited, a principal investment and financial advisory firm. He also served as vice president at Renaissance Capital, and was an Associate at Schroder Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup Global Markets in London.[3] He joined Wema Bank in June 2012 as an Executive Director and has over 25 years of cognate experience with more than 16 years at Senior to Executive Management levels. Moruf Oseni was an Executive Director for six (6) years and Deputy Managing Director for over four (4) years before his elevation to MD/CEO following the approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria to succeed Ademola Adebise.[4][5]

Achievements

During his term as Managing Director/CEO of Wema Bank Plc, he supervised the launch of ALAT – Africa’s 1st fully digital bank bank.[6][7] Under his leadership, the company was certified as a great place to work, a globally recognized accolade, of which the certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of the bank’s workplace practices, employee feedback, and overall organizational culture.[8]

Awards

Digital Bank MD of the Year - New Telegraph Awards 2023[9]

Banker of the Year - The Sun Awards 2023[10]

Best Banking MD/CEO - World Economic Magazine Award 2023[11]

Top 25 CEOs – Business Day Award 2023[12][13][14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Wema Bank looks to scale digital innovation in Nigeria - CNBC Africa". www.cnbcafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. ^ Falaiye, Henry (2023-04-02). "Oseni takes over as Wema Bank substantive MD". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  3. ^ Falaiye, Henry (2023-04-02). "Oseni takes over as Wema Bank substantive MD". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  4. ^ Falaiye, Henry (2023-04-02). "Oseni takes over as Wema Bank substantive MD". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  5. ^ Bello, Olushola; Idowu, Bukola (2023-01-02). "Adebise Retires As Wema Bank CEO, As Oseni Steps In". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  6. ^ Opinion (2024-05-02). "Wema Bank @ 79: A legacy of innovation, digital excellence, inclusive solutions". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  7. ^ Idowu, Bukola (2023-11-03). "Wema Bank Honoured For Exceptional Workplace Culture, Gets 'Great Place To Work' Certification". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  8. ^ Idowu, Bukola (2023-11-03). "Wema Bank Honoured For Exceptional Workplace Culture, Gets 'Great Place To Work' Certification". Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  9. ^ "Sanwo-Olu, Mbah, Diri, Others Bag New Telegraph Awards – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  10. ^ Rapheal (2024-02-06). "The Sun Award credible, honourable –Oseni, Wema Bank CEO". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  11. ^ "World Economic Magazine 2023 Award Winners | World Economic Magazine". worldecomag.com. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  12. ^ Onuh, Chioma (2023-09-18). "BusinessDay honours 25 outstanding CEOs". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  13. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-09-19). "Oseni bags BusinessDay top 25 CEO award". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  14. ^ Fabunmi, Funmilayo (2023-09-19). "Wema Bank boss gets recognition". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  15. ^ Ezugwu, Anayo; Telegraph, New (2023-09-19). "Wema Bank MD, Oseni Bags BusinessDay Top 25 CEO Of Year Award - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  16. ^ "Wema Bank Boss Bags Top 25 CEO Award – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.