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• Echezona Ezeuko is a consummate Chartered Banker with over twenty years’ experience covering Corporate Banking, Commercial Banking, Risk Management, SME Banking and Consumer Banking. •Currently the Group Head, Consumer Banking, South South 1, Access Bank. He is also a member of the Sustainable Finance Group in Access Bank. Very passionate about climate preservation and sustainable best practices, he played a critical role in developing the Switch to Solar offering of Access Bank. • He is skilled in business turnaround as well as delicately guiding challenged businesses through the recovery path. He has contributed to several Enterprise initiatives in the Bank. • Echezona holds a BSc in Political Science from the University of Jos, Postgraduate in Business Management from Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri and M.Sc. in Digital Business from Salford Business School (University of Salford), Manchester. UK. He has attended leadership programs from prestigious institutions like National University of Singapore (NUS), Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania (USA), Retail Banking Institute, Dublin, etc. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Banking, Institute of Management Consultants, Nigerian Institute of Management and Chartered Institute of Marketing.

I have a 19year experience spanning retail and commercial banking, product management and digital lending.

"My journey in credit and marketing has taught me one thing: with the right mindset, you can achieve more than you imagine.” “Built on my experience in Credit and Marketing, I'm here to guide you - because your growth is the real Success story".........

I am a dedicated ICT professional with expertise in digital document management, business branding, and technical support. Committed to streamlining organizational workflows through technology." I am also a Digital Services Consultant, "Managed high-volume digital registrations," or "Designed professional branding materials for local businesses."

Ben Anwuri is a thorough-bred professional banker and c-suite executive with over 34 years of retail and wholesale banking experience in enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, internal audit, and banking operations, of which 22 years have been at senior management level. He began his progressive banking career in 1992 with Commerce Bank Plc where he received strong grooming in Banking Operations and Credit Analysis and Management before moving over to FSB International Bank Plc in 1995 where (within 9 years) he grew to become the Regional Operations Manager (East) with the responsibility of overseeing banking operations in the eight (8) Eastern branches. While at FSB, he received the “MD’s Special Award for Versatility in Banking Operations and Effective Cash Management.” In 2004, he joined IMB International Bank Plc as the bank-wide Divisional Head, Banking Operations, a position he held until the merger of four (4) banks in 2006 which produced Finbank Plc. At Finbank Plc, he progressed to become Assistant General Manager/Chief Inspector & Divisional Head, Internal Audit and later Deputy General Manager/Divisional Head, Operations reporting directly to the Group Managing Director/CEO up until late 2012 when he resigned and relocated to the United Kingdom in his quest for global banking experience. In 2014, he joined FCMB Bank (UK) Limited, London and was the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer/MLRO, holding the triple FCA/PRA Senior Management Functions SMF4, SMF16, SMF17 for Risk, Compliance, and Financial Crime Prevention oversight. He was a member of the Bank’s Executive Committee and Secretary of the Risk & Compliance Committee up till February 2023 when he joined PNC Bank, a top 6 USA bank as Vice President/ UK MLRO in its AML Organisation within its Independent Risk Management Division. He is a member of the pioneer graduating ‘Class 2013’ of the prestigious and globally acclaimed Chartered Banker MBA programme of Bangor University, Wales. He also holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Benin and a BSc (Hons) degree in Banking and Finance from the Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt and several professional qualifications to his credit. Over the years, he has served the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in various committees in Nigeria. He also served two tenures as Chairman of the CIBN UK Branch from January 2021 - November 2025), and was a Member, CIBN Governing Council (Representing the International Branches) from May 2024 to November 2025. Under his leadership as Chairman, CIBN UK Branch, the branch won the “Best International Branch Award” for the years 2022, 2024, and 2025 and 1st Runner Up – Best International Branch Award for 2023. He is a regular speaker and panelist at the Informa UK Conferences on Financial Crime, AML and Trade-Based Money laundering.

Ponle Henry is a distinguished professor of Development Finance and Business Accounting, renowned for his expertise in Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Banking and Finance, Energy Finance, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting, Financial Inclusion, Energy, Environmental Accounting, and Sustainability. Prof. Ponle holds a PhD in Banking and Finance, MSc in Accounting, MBA in Financial Management, and BSc in Accounting. A Certified Accountant (ANAN), HCIB from CIBN, Fellow member, Institute of Public Accountants-Australia, Fellow member, Institute of Financial Accountants, U.K., and Fellow member, Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants. His career is marked by excellence in teaching, research, and industry practice. He has established himself as a leading academic and finance professional. His international recognition, including the 2023 Distinguished Professor of Business and Management award from the American University of Business and Social Sciences, underscores his profound contributions to academia and thought leadership in finance, Business Accounting, and Management.

Results-driven banking and accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in financial services, compliance, internal control and customer service. Proven expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance, streamlining operational processes, and fostering a culture of integrity. Adept at risk assessment, financial analysis, and team leadership. Passionate about enhancing operational efficiency and driving business success.

I am a Senior Manager in the Strategy and Innovation Management Department, with experience in enterprise portfolio management, initiative monitoring, and performance reporting. I work closely with initiative owners and teams to support effective delivery of strategic objectives, strong governance, and clear communication. I enjoy mentoring and supporting colleagues by sharing practical insights on career growth, stakeholder management, and navigating the workplace with confidence and professionalism.