Access Holdings Plc has introduced the appointment of Innocent Ike as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, efficient August 29, 2025.
The announcement was made in a press release by the corporate’s Board of Directors, following regulatory approval.
Ike succeeds Bolaji Agbede, who has been serving in an appearing capability since February 2024 after the demise of Herbert Wigwe, the previous GMD/CEO.
Ike, a seasoned banker and chartered accountant, brings over three a long time of expertise in {financial} companies, together with banking operations, threat administration, and company governance.
He beforehand served as Managing Director of Polaris Bank Limited and has held senior management roles throughout Nigeria’s banking sector.
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According to Access Holdings, Ike’s appointment is a part of the Group’s strategic succession plan aimed toward consolidating its place as Africa’s largest retail {bank} and increasing its footprint throughout key worldwide markets.
“The Board is confident that Mr. Ike’s wealth of experience and proven leadership in the financial services industry will further strengthen the company’s capacity to deliver sustainable value to stakeholders,” the assertion learn.
Access Holdings, which oversees Access Bank Plc and different subsidiaries, operates in 22 international locations, together with the United Kingdom, France, and key markets throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
With this appointment, Ike turns into the second substantive GMD/CEO of Access Holdings since its restructuring right into a holding firm construction in March 2022.
