In recognition of his contributions he advanced to assume the role of regional director in 2011, helping the bank to turn around its North-central Division, a mission that he accomplished within six months of assumption of duty.

Femi returned to Lagos in 2012 to help start up the bank’s Corporate Finance unit. He also moved on to set up the Power and Aviation desk under Corporate and Investment Banking Directorate. During this period, Femi and his team originated and managed deals in excess of $200 million. He possesses hands on experience in Corporate and Investment Banking, Business Origination and Relationship Marketing, Asset Management, Loan Remediation, Strategy and Planning, as well as Business Regulatory, Legal and Risk Compliance.

He retired from Sterling Bank in 2018 as Head of the Infrastructure Group where he was responsible for managing and deepening the bank’s book of business in the power, health, transport and telecommunication sectors, as well as mid-stream oil and gas.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University and an MBA degree from the University of Lagos. He has attended several Executive Management Programs in leading business schools such as Maastricht School of Management, Netherland; State Bank of India Academy, India and Lagos Business School. He also has an excellent understanding of Nigerian financial ecosystem.