The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Wole Adeniyi, Mohamad Darwish, and Olusegun Alebiosu to its board, reinforcing its commitment to visionary leadership and fostering strategic partnerships with business and private sector leaders to transform Nigeria’s economy.
Wole Adeniyi is the CEO of Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd, where he drives the bank’s strategy across various sectors, including Technology, Digital Transformation, Corporate & Investment Banking, and Retail Banking. With nearly three decades of experience in banking, he has played a key role in turning around Stanbic Bank’s operations and technology. Adeniyi holds a First-Class degree in Business Administration from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Manchester. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Mohamad Darwish, CEO of IHS Nigeria, brings over 20 years of experience in telecommunications. He leads IHS Towers’ largest market, overseeing the company’s strategic plans and sales strategies while ensuring compliance with international standards. Darwish holds a Master’s in Engineering from Cornell University, an MBA from Rollins College, and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, brings 28 years of experience in banking and financial services. He has held key roles, including Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer at FirstBank, and has expertise in credit risk management, trade, corporate banking, and more. Alebiosu is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School, and holds master’s degrees from the University of Lagos and the London School of Economics. He is also an avid golfer and adventurer.
These appointments reflect NESG’s ongoing efforts to enhance leadership and drive positive change for the Nigerian economy.