Access bank new chairman
As of 2022, the Chairman of Access Bank Plc is Herbert Wigwe. He has been the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank since 2012 and was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2020.
Here is a brief bio of Herbert Wigwe:
- Born: 1966
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos, and an MBA from the University of Oxford
- Career: Wigwe started his career at Access Bank in 1998 as a Management Trainee and rose through the ranks to become the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer in 2012. He has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.
- Awards: Wigwe has received several awards and recognition for his leadership and contributions to the banking industry, including the "Banking CEO of the Year" award at the 2019 BusinessDay Banking Awards.
Under his leadership, Access Bank has grown significantly and has become one of the largest banks in Nigeria. The bank has also expanded its operations to several countries in Africa and has received several awards and recognition for its innovative products and services.