Bolaji Agbede has been announced as the acting MD of Access Holdings. This is coming after the unfortunate demise of its MD, Herbert Wigwe who lost his life alongside his wife, son, and Abimbola Ogunbanjo in an ill-fated helicopter crash in California on Friday.
In this article, we will be telling you a few things about the new Access Holdings acting MD, ranging from biography, career, achievements, and family.
Early Life and Education
Not so much is known about the early Life of Ms. Bolaji as we suggest she is someone who keeps a low profile and likes her affairs out of the media. But based on what we gathered, here are some few informations we have for you our dear readers.
Ms. Bolaji Agbede obtained a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Lagos in the year 1990 and subsequently obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Cranfield University in 2002.
She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management UK and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. She has attended several renowned leadership and professional development programs including the High-Performance Leadership Programme organised by the IMD and the Strategic Talent Management Programme organised by the London Business School.
Career and Achievements
With over 30 years of experience in the banking world, Bolaji has gathered well enough experience and expertise, wide enough to tip her as the suitable successor of Dr. Herbert Wigwe.
With robust experience in Human Resources management, customer relationship management, and banking operations, Bolaji Agbede who started her professional career at Guaranty Trust Bank joined the Access Bank Group in 2003 as an Assistant General Manager.
At GTB, she was a vault custodian and a relationship manager, according to Access Bank’s release.
She also served as the Chief Executive Officer of a business consulting firm, JKG limited in 2003 before joining the Access Bank Group.
Upon joining Access Bank, she was responsible for managing the Bank’s portfolio of chemical trading companies.
In 2010, She became the Head of HR for the Access Bank Group, a role she has played and held since 2010 where her main duty was to oversee human capital development of the Group.
