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Adaora Umeoji
Born
Adaora Umeoji

(1976-12-30) 30 December 1976 (age 47)
Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Banker
  • entrepreneur
Years active1995–present
Known forZenith Bank PLC executive

Adaora Umeoji(born 30 December 1976) is a Nigerian business executive, appointed as GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank, taking office in June 2024.[1][2][3]

Career

Umeoji assumed the role of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO) of Zenith Bank PLC on th 1st of June 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first female to hold this prestigious position.[1][2]

Prior to her appointment as GMD/CEO, Umeoji served as the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank from 28 October 2016, until 31 May 2024. In her capacity as Deputy Managing Director, she played a pivotal role in steering the bank through various challenges and positioning it for continued success.[4][2][5]

Umeoji's appointment as the GMD is effective from 1 June 2024.[6][7]

On 9 October 2012, Umeoji was appointed to the Board of Zenith Bank, further solidifying her position as a key leader within the organization. As a board member, she contributed valuable insights and expertise, helping to shape the bank's strategic direction and drive sustainable growth.[7]

Education

Umeoji has two bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Accounting from the University of Jos and Baze University, Abuja, respectively.[8]

Umeoji is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, United States for the Advanced Management Program (AMP) and an alumnus of Columbia Business School, United States with a Certificate in the Global Banking Program.[9]

Umeoji holds a Master of Laws from the University of Salford, United Kingdom, a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calabar, and also has a doctorate in business administration from Apollos University.[10] She holds a Certificate in Economics for Business from MIT Sloan School of Management, and also attended the strategic thinking and management programme at Wharton Business School.[9]

Achievements and recognition

  • Umeoji's appointment marks a historic milestone as the first woman to hold the GMD/CEO position at Zenith Bank.[11]
  • Umeoji is the founder of the Catholic Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN) and is known for promoting ethical banking and humanitarian service in 2020.[12]
  • Recognised as a peace advocate by the United Nations (UN-POLAC), she received the Officer of the Order of Nigeria (OON) national honour from the Nigerian government in 2022 for her nation-building efforts.
  • Umeoji brings over 30 years of banking experience, with 26 years at Zenith Bank, where she previously served as Deputy Managing Director since 28 October 2016 and retired in 2023.[13]
  • In 2023, Umeoji received The Humanitarian Services Icon of the Year Award at The Sun Awards for her philanthropic works and commitment to improving the lives of less privileged persons.[11]
  • Umeoji is the founder of the Pink Breath Cancer Care Foundation, which provides healthcare programmes for persons living with cancer and other ailments across Nigeria.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji as first female CEO". Vanguard News. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Abimbola, Oluwakemi (19 March 2024). "JUST IN: Zenith Bank appoints first female GMD, Umeoji". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ Release, Press (19 March 2024). "Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji as GMD/CEO". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Adaora Remy Umeoji, Zenith Bank PLC: Profile and Biography". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  5. ^ Diala, Sam (12 July 2023). "BREAKING: Adaora Returns As Zenith DMD, Others To Follow As CBN Revises Policy On Tenure Of Executive Management And Non-Executive Directors of Banks". THEWILL NEWS MEDIA - Nigeria News, Nigeria Politics, Breaking News. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  6. ^ Egobiambu, Emmanuel (19 March 2024). "Zenith Bank Appoints Adaora Umeoji As Its First Female GMD/CEO". Channels Television. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  7. ^ a b Nwachukwu, Iheanyi (19 March 2024). "Adaora Umeoji becomes first female Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank". Businessday NG. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  8. ^ Aro, Busola (19 March 2024). "Adaora Umeoji becomes first female CEO of Zenith Bank". TheCable. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  9. ^ a b Ogwu, Sunday Michael (19 March 2024). "Zenith Bank appoints first female Group Managing Director". Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Zenith Bank Plc elevates Dr. Adora Remy Umeoji, to serve as new Group Managing Director". The Government and Business Journal. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  11. ^ a b c "Zenith Bank DMD, Adaora Umeoji, Recognised as Humanitarian Services Icon of the Year 2023 at the Sun Awards". Zenithbank.com. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  12. ^ "Garlands for Adaora Umeoji". The Sun. Retrieved 20 March 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Adaora Umeoji Retires as Zenith Bank Deputy Managing Director". Business Post. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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