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Segun Aremu’s Profile : Segun Aremu holds a B.Sc. Banking and Finance from Covenant University and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University. Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), He is an Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria (ACS) An Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Associate Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (AMNIM), Fellow Member, Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (Fiapm), Securities and Exchange Commission Sponsored Individual, Member, Programs Committee, Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria. Alumni Member, Continuous Program Development Committee, Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of Nigeria. Alumni Member, Pan African Leadership Institute. Certified Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, SADR Nigeria and SCMA UK. A dynamic and result-oriented professional with excellent leadership qualities and a proven track record in investment management. Demonstrates transformational leadership across multiple roles, motivating and coaching teams to improve financial infrastructures, and effectively managing large portfolios. His work experience and core competences span across Capital Markets, Asset and Liability Management, Portfolio Management, Collective Investment Scheme, Relationship Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Financial Management and Investment Banking. With a cumulative experience of 15 years in the Financial Services sector. Mr Oluwasegun's commitment to excellence and adherence to best practices have been recognized through numerous accolades. He was honored with the United Capital Plc's Outstanding Service Delivery Award for two consecutive years 2021 and 2022, highlighting his exceptional contributions and dedication to client satisfaction. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr Oluwasegun is a passionate advocate of financial literacy. He has trained and mentored over 50,000 individuals on various financial management topics, empowering them with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions. He has also facilitated trainings with top financial services firms in Nigeria. He has an entrepreneurial mindset and is always focused on the Business objectives and set strategies. He currently sits as an Executive Director with Whitecrest Partners Limited based in Victoria Island, Lagos as the Group Chief Investment Officer (GCIO) of the Financial Services Group which consist of Asset Management, Stockbroking, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Bureau de change and a Micro Finance Bank. Prior to joining Whitecrest Partners Ltd, he was the Deputy Managing Director of Lancelot Funds & Portfolio Management Limited. He is also a faculty lecturer with James Hope University and James Hope Business School founded by Jim Ovia based in Lekki Lagos. He is a faculty member with several top-notch training consultancy organizations. He sits on the Board of ECWA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE SCHEME LIMITED (EDFSL) and Several Organizations. He is a Husband and a Father…. Loves God, Loves People and Loves Work. Has Passion for leadership, youths, politics, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, mentorship, The Gospel, etc He is the Founder of Peculiar Innovative Consulting Services

Professional Profile I am a results-driven Financial Inclusion Innovation Manager, Business Coach, Management Consultant, and Agile Business Transformer, with extensive leadership experience as an MD/CEO, Credit Analyst, and Investment Partner. My career is built on a foundation of empowering businesses through financial innovation, driving growth, and leveraging technology to foster inclusion and sustainability. My career began in 2009 with AB Microfinance Bank, a multinational institution headquartered in Berlin, Germany, where I rose from a Trainee Loan Officer to Senior Credit Analyst, mastering the intricacies of credit analysis, SME financing, and lending operations. At Letshego Microfinance Bank, I served as a Branch Manager and key trainer, delivering comprehensive induction and seasonal training programs on lending technology while helping launch innovative products like Education and Health Sector Loans. As Head of the Commercial Department at Nigeria’s first education-focused microfinance institution, Edfin Microfinance Bank, I led efforts to expand market reach and drive customer-centric solutions to low cost private schools in Lagos. I later assumed the role of MD/CEO at Lifegate Microfinance Bank Limited, where I guided the bank’s operations and strategy towards sustainable growth. At Rivy (formerly Payhippo), I hold the role of Head of Credit, where I combined my expertise in business development and credit analysis to enhance client acquisition, streamline credit processes, and ensure effective risk management. My leadership enabled the company to scale its operations and deliver tech-enabled financial solutions that empowered underserved businesses. As the Founder/CEO of Luminex Business School and Consult, I now lead programs that equip entrepreneurs with practical, market-driven skills in business strategy, financial management, and value creation. Academically, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Benson Idahosa University and a Master’s in Business Administration (Finance) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. I am a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria (CIBN) in microfinance and have earned a Certificate in Digital Strategy for Business from Columbia Business School (Emeritus). I am further equipped with certifications in Data Analytics, Business Continuity, Leadership, Creativity and Innovation, Disruptive Leadership, Design Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Strategic Planning. These credentials reflect my commitment to continuous learning and my ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative, data-driven solutions. I come with over a decade of impactful leadership, I bring a proven track record in delivering financial solutions, fostering business transformation, and driving sustainable growth for organizations and communities alike.

I have circa 20years of experience in financial services sector which span across fixed income trading, treasury management, investment banking and private equity investing. I have been involved in a broad spectrum of financial and banking responsibilities, including mergers and acquisitions, finance, treasury management, project management, business turnaround and strategic planning. I have a first degree in Civil engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure in Nigeria and an MBA from Warwick Business School in the UK. I started my banking career at Access Bank Plc, with an outstanding performance at the Access Bank School of Banking Excellence as the overall (all time) best graduating candidate. At Access, I worked in Banking Operations, Customer Services and later moved to Treasury, primarily as a fixed income trader. In 2011, I joined Heirs Holdings, an African proprietary investment company, where I handled fixed income trading and private equity investment. At Heirs, I was involved in a range of private equity investments across Africa in a range of selected sectors including financial services, oil and gas, agriculture, healthcare, real estate and hospitality. He also handled the impact investing portfolio of the Tony Elumelu Foundation through which capital was invested in businesses to enhance financial and social returns. I later joined the United Bank for Africa, as a Manager in charge of fixed income trading with primary focus on bond trading and fixed income related structures. In 2018, I joined VFD Group as the Group Treasurer and COO for two years before joining Abbey Mortgage bank Plc in 2020 as an Executive Director overseeing Treasury and Business Development.