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Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced the appointment of Lanre Olajide as its Head Of Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB)in its Nigeria franchise.
Lanre joined Standard Chartered in 2008 and has held various senior roles in Branch Management, Client Relationships, Products, and Wealth Management including his most recent role as Head of Wealth Solutions, Deposits, and Mortgages in Nigeria.
He started his banking career 24 years ago at Magnum Trust Bank (now Sterling Bank) and worked in MBC International Bank and First Bank Plc before joining Standard Chartered Bank.
His experience cuts across Corporate, Commercial and Consumer Banking, and Wealth Management.
Under his leadership over the last three years, the Wealth Solutions business in Nigeria has witnessed strong and consistent growth andis recognized as a core contributor within the network.
He holds a degree in Banking & Finance and is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB).
He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Investment & Securities (ACSI), and an alumnus of various Leadership Programmes within the Bank and externally.
Lanre takes over from David Idoru, who served as Head of the business from 2019 until his departure from the Bank this year.
