Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, member of Standard Bank Group, has announced the appointment of its former chief executive, Mr. Yinka Sanni, as a Non-Executive Director.
A corporate filing with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) signed by Chidi Okezie, the Company Secretary, said the appointment follows the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
The statement disclosed that Sanni is the current Chief Executive of Africa Regions at the Standard Bank Group (SBG); a role he assumed in 2021, having previously served as the Regional Chief Executive for West Africa.
He has held several leadership positions across the Stanbic IBTC Group including Chief Executive, at Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, as well as Executive Director, Deputy Chief Executive, and Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC.
Sanniwas also the pioneer Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited as well as the pioneer Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited.
Sanni possesses a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the financial services sector across investment banking, retail banking, and asset management.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a master’s in business administration from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
He has also undertaken the Harvard Business School, Boston, Advanced Management Program (AMP), and the Global CEO Programs at CEIBS, Wharton, and IESE Business Schools.
The statement noted that the Board was pleased to welcome Mr Sanni as a member of the Board of the Company and will undoubtedly benefit immensely from his wealth of experience.
