GTBank CEO, Segun Agbaje named 2016 African Banker of the Year…………Africa Banker Awards
Foremost African
financial institution; Guaranty Trust Bank plc has once again reaffirmed its
position as a leading global brand with the recent recognition of its Managing
Director/CEO; SegunAgbaje as African Banker of the Year during the 2016 African Banker Awards
that took place on the sidelines of the AfDB annual meeting on Wednesday, 25th
May, 2016 in Lusaka, Zambia
Now in its 10th
year, The African Banker Awards is internationally recognized
as the landmark finance event to reward achievements, commend best practices
and celebrate excellence in African banking. The award provides a platform
to bring together industry leaders from across Africa and celebrate the
achievements of those driving economic growth in Africa.
Speaking at the exclusive Gala Dinner at the
Intercontinental Hotel attended by over 400 financiers, business leaders, and
influential personalities and policy makers, Omar Ben Yedder, Group Publisher
of African Banker magazine said “Over the years, I have been privileged to honour some truly exceptional
individuals who have left an indelible mark on the industry. Today, we honour a
man – Mr. Segun Agbaje - who has redefined the African Banking landscape and
built an institution that is Proudly African and Truly International. Since
assuming office in 2011, Mr. Agbaje has led the bank to become one of the most
profitable banks in Africa with a well defined CSR strategy that continues to
give back to its host communities through its many philanthropy initiatives
Commenting on the
award, SegunAgbaje, Managing Director/CEO of GTBank said "I am humbled and
happy to be recognized as the African Banker of the Year. For me, winning this
award for the second time in 5 years is a testament to a great team of passionate
and committed people, spurred by a vision to create an oasis in Africa where
things are done properly, in line with global best practices. He further added
that “we remain resolute in our goal of building a franchise that is not just
African but truly international. As a dynamic and driven team, we are
determined to achieve more and consolidate our leading position in the banking
industry by aggressively pursuing innovative solutions and maintaining a high
standard in creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Under his leadership,
the Bank has maintained its dominance of the industry by continually recording
significant and enviable financial and non-financial performance. His
profundity and vivid understanding of diverse financial landscapes has been
critical in ensuring the Bank’s successful foray into various financial markets
across West & East Africa while maintaining a presence in Europe through
its UK Subsidiary. In due recognition of his visionary leadership, Mr. Agbaje
is the recipient of several international accolades such as 2015 CEO of the
Year from Finance Monthly, 2015 West African Business Leader of the Year from
All Africa Business Leaders Award (AABLA)
and 2015 Banker of the Year from World Finance.
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