Leadership

Leadership

Our leadership team comprises experienced professionals who shape the strategic direction of the Bank and oversee its continued commitment to serving customers, colleagues and wider stakeholders.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides oversight, challenge and strategic direction to support the long-term success of FirstBank UK. Its members bring a breadth of leadership, governance and industry experience, helping to ensure the Bank remains well governed and forward-looking.

Meet the people leading FirstBank UK forward:

Andrew Alli

Chairman

Olukorede Adenowo

Chief Executive Officer

David Davis

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO

Olalekan Adelekan

Executive Director, Business Development

Olusegun Alebiosu

Non-Executive Director

Olaitan A Martins

Non-Executive Director

Patrick Crawford CB

Senior Non-Executive Independent Director

Mfon Akpan

Independent Non-Executive Director

Catherine Raines

Independent Non-Executive Director

Management Team

The Management Team is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Bank and the delivery of its strategic priorities. Working across key business and control functions, the team supports operational effectiveness, prudent risk management and strong service for clients and customers.

Olukorede Adenowo

Chief Executive Officer

David Davis

Deputy Chief Executive Officer and CFO

Olalekan Adelekan

Executive Director, Business Development

Grace Igbiniyesu

Chief Risk Officer

Eric Rowland

Head of Internal Audit

Fozia Nazir

Head of Compliance

Simon Priest

Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Antonio Gutierrez

Chief Operations Officer

Caroline Downey

Head of Human Resources

Euriza Dos Santos Rubio

Head of Legal Services

Margaret Fakoya

Head of Governance, Company Secretary