Adaora Umeoji: Profile of Zenith Bank Chief Executive Officer

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the foremost banker, Dr. Adaora Umeoji as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

This appointment was disclosed on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the company secretary, Michael Otu, which was filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

Education:

• A distinguished alumna of Harvard Business School, she completed the prestigious Advanced Management Program (AMP).
• Adaora is also an alumna of Columbia Business School, holding a Certificate in the esteemed Global Banking Program.
• She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Jos, further augmenting her academic prowess with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and an exceptional First-Class honors in Law from Baze University, Abuja.
• Her quest for knowledge led her to the University of Salford, United Kingdom, where she attained a Master of Laws degree.
• Always seeking excellence, she obtained a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calabar, followed by a doctorate in business administration from Apollos University, USA.
• Adaora holds a Certificate in Economics for Business from the renowned MIT Sloan School of Management, USA.

Professional Development:

• Adaora is a dedicated scholar of global management practices, having completed various management programs at distinguished universities worldwide.
• Her strategic acumen was honed at the Wharton Business School, USA, where she underwent training in strategic thinking and management.
• Recognizing the importance of leading global enterprises, Adaora completed the executive program in Strategic Management at Harvard Business School, USA.

Professional Affiliations:

• She is a Fellow of esteemed professional bodies, including the Chartered Banker Institute, UK, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Institute of Credit Administration, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, among others.

Awards and Recognition:

• In 2022, the Federal Government of Nigeria conferred upon Dr. Umeoji the prestigious Officer of the Order of the Niger, recognizing her exceptional contributions to nation-building.
• A stalwart advocate for peace, Adaora Umeoji serves as a Peace Advocate of the United Nations (UN-POLAC), showcasing her commitment to global harmony and progress.

Adaora Umeoji stands as a beacon of excellence, blending her profound academic achievements with a passion for transformative leadership in the world of banking and beyond.