Access Holdings names Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO

.. FiBOP extends congratulations, pledges support

Access Holdings has named Bolaji Agbede as acting Chief Executive Officer, barely forty eight hours after the tragic demise of their Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe, in a helicopter crash in the United States of America .
The decision was reached by the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Plc after their meeting on February 12, 2024.

Agbede joined Access Bank Plc in 2003 as an Assistant General Manager responsible for managing the bank’s portfolio of chemical trading companies.

She became the head of human resources for the Access Bank Group in 2010, overseeing the human capital development of the Group.

She held the position until June 2022 when she was appointed the executive director of Access Holdings after the bank transitioned to a holding company.

Finance And Business Online Publishers (FiBOP), has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Access Holdings on the appointment of Bolaji Agbede as the acting CEO, following the tragic loss of Herbert Wigwe.

FiBOB noted in their statement that “While our hearts remain heavy with grief over the untimely passing of Mr. Wigwe, we are confident that Ms. Agbede’s leadership will steer Access Holdings with grace, integrity, and unwavering commitment.

Ms. Agbede’s extensive experience and stellar track record within the banking sector are testament to her exceptional leadership qualities. Having joined Access Bank in 2003, her journey from an assistant general manager to her recent appointment as the executive director of Access Holdings exemplifies her dedication, competence, and visionary leadership.

As a University of Lagos alumna and with a distinguished career that spans various roles at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) and as the Chief Executive Officer of JKG Limited, Ms. Agbede brings a wealth of expertise and insight to her new role. Her tenure as the head of human resources for the Access Bank Group underscores her deep understanding of organizational development and human capital management, vital qualities for steering Access Holdings into its next phase of growth and success.

“FiBOP stands ready to offer our full support and cooperation to Access Holdings under Ms. Agbede’s leadership. We are committed to fostering a collaborative partnership that promotes transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices within the financial sector.

“As Access Holdings embarks on this new chapter, we pledge our unwavering support to Ms. Agbede and the entire team, confident in their ability to uphold the values and legacy of Access Bank while charting a path towards continued excellence and innovation.

Please accept our sincerest congratulations once again, and we look forward to witnessing the continued success and growth of Access Holdings under Ms. Agbede’s capable leadership” FiBOB concluded in the statement..