Foremost African financial institution; Guaranty
Trust Bank plc has once again reaffirmed its position as a leading global brand
with the recent recognition of its Managing Director/CEO; SegunAgbaje as
African Banker of the Year during the 2016 African Banker Awards that took
place on the sidelines of the AfDB annual meeting on Wednesday, 25th May, 2016
in Lusaka, Zambia
Now in its 10th year, The African
Banker Awards is internationally recognized as the landmark finance
event to reward achievements, commend best practices and celebrate
excellence in African banking. The award provides a platform to bring
together industry leaders from across Africa and celebrate the achievements of
those driving economic growth in Africa.
Speaking at the
exclusive Gala Dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel attended by over 400
financiers, business leaders, and influential personalities and policy makers,
Omar Ben Yedder, Group Publisher of African Banker magazine said “Over
the years, I
have been privileged to honour some truly exceptional
individuals who have left an indelible mark
on the industry. Today, we honour a man – Mr. Segun Agbaje - who has
redefined the African Banking landscape and built an institution that is
Proudly African and Truly International. Since assuming office in 2011, Mr.
Agbaje has led the bank to become one of the most profitable banks in Africa
with a well defined CSR strategy that continues to give back to its host
communities through its many philanthropy initiatives
Commenting on the award, SegunAgbaje, Managing
Director/CEO of GTBank said "I am humbled and happy to be recognized as
the African Banker of the Year. For me, winning this award for the second time
in 5 years is a testament to a great team of passionate and committed people,
spurred by a vision to create an oasis in Africa where things are done
properly, in line with global best practices. He further added that “we remain
resolute in our goal of building a franchise that is not just African but truly
international. As a dynamic and driven team, we are determined to achieve more
and consolidate our leading position in the banking industry by aggressively
pursuing innovative solutions and maintaining a high standard in creating
sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Under his leadership, the Bank has maintained its
dominance of the industry by continually recording significant and enviable
financial and non-financial performance. His profundity and vivid understanding
of diverse financial landscapes has been critical in ensuring the Bank’s
successful foray into various financial markets across West & East Africa
while maintaining a presence in Europe through its UK Subsidiary. In due
recognition of his visionary leadership, Mr. Agbaje is the recipient of several
international accolades such as 2015 CEO of the Year from Finance Monthly, 2015
West African Business Leader of the Year from All Africa Business Leaders Award
(AABLA) and 2015 Banker of the Year from World Finance.
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