Zenith Bank announces appointment of Adaora Umeoji as GMD/CEO.

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Dame Adaora Umeoji as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO), effective June 2024.

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She will be the first female to lead the bank, pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Umeoji will succeed Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose tenure as GMD expires on May 31.

This appointment aligns with the bank’s tradition of promoting internal talent and grooming leaders from within.

Umeoji brings nearly 30 years of banking experience, including 26 years with Zenith Bank, and holds multiple degrees and prestigious qualifications from renowned institutions.