Aigboje Imoukhuede Appointed Chair of Access Corporation

Access Corporation, the umbrella company of Access Bank, has appointed Aigboje Imoukhuede, a former CEO of the bank, as the Non-Executive Chairperson.

Imoukhuede is rejoining the bank after a ten-year absence, following the recent passing of Herbert Wigwe, his friend, and former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the bank. He will succeed Abubakar Jimoh, the previous board chair. The bank confirmed that Imoukhede’s selection was a unanimous decision by the board to steer the bank in the right direction. Jimoh, the outgoing chair, will remain on the bank’s board as an Independent Non-Executive Director

“Mr Aig-Imoukhuede’s appointment to the Board and subsequent election as Chairman is a landmark development for Access Holdings,” said Jimoh. “All our board members are excited about our future.”

Reacting to his appointment, Imoukhuede expressed his excitement to return to active service within the Access Group ecosystem. He conveyed his confidence in collaborating with the board of directors, the exceptional team of executives, and the top-tier banking and finance professionals to provide exceptional value to shareholders.

With 22 years of experience in the banking industry, Imoukhuede is well-versed in the sector and in Access Bank Holdings. He previously held the position of GCEO at Access Bank for 11 years until Wigwe succeeded him in 2013. During his tenure, Access Bank evolved into a tier-1 bank, expanding its reach to more than nine countries and establishing a customer base of over six million. Imoukhuede oversaw the growth of the bank’s asset base to $12 million starting in 2002.

As the Board Chair, he assured customers, employees, and stakeholders of a promising future under his leadership, vowing to lead the group into a new era of sustainable success.

Imoukhuede is a co-founder of Tengen Family Office Limited, managing a substantial portfolio of investments across various sectors including banking, finance, real estate, technology, and energy. Additionally, he is the owner of Coronation Group Limited, an investment holding and trading company that oversees a cluster of businesses offering diverse financial services.

Imoukhuede’s appointment as the Non-Executive Chairperson marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey. With his wealth of experience and strategic vision, he is poised to lead the board in steering Access Corporation towards continued growth and success. His leadership style, characterized by innovation and a commitment to excellence, is expected to inspire a new era of prosperity for the organization. His record of driving positive change and fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity sets a promising tone for the future of Access Corporation. This appointment not only honors Imoukhuede’s outstanding contributions to the bank but also signals a bright and dynamic future for the company under his guidance.