Access Bank Congo has appointed Mr Adeboye Ayewamide as its new chief executive, following regulatory approval from the Central Bank of the Congo.
Mr Ayewamide succeeds Mr Arinze Osuachala, who led the bank for eight years.
In a press release, Access Bank said Mr Osuachala’s tenure marked a shift for the institution, transforming it from a small franchise into a profitable and well-capitalised bank. During this period, the bank recorded steady balance sheet growth, strengthened its revenue base, and maintained capital levels above regulatory requirements.
Mr Ayewamide brings over 18 years of banking experience across commercial banking, operations, risk management, customer experience, and technology transformation. He has held several leadership roles within the Access Bank Group, with a track record focused on execution and institutional growth.
He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, Wharton, IMD, and Lagos Business School, and holds a Chartered MBA from Bangor University as well as an MBA in Finance from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Under the outgoing leadership, Access Bank Congo expanded its network from 2 to 22 locations nationwide and upgraded its core systems to improve operations and service delivery.
The Chairman of the Board, Mr Aubin N’semy Mabanza, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Mr Adeboye Ayewamide as the new Managing Director of Access Bank DRC SA. His leadership experience, strategic depth and human-centric approach ideally position him to lead the Bank into its next phase of growth.
The Board also expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr Osuachala for his exemplary leadership and the remarkable progress made during his tenure, which has significantly strengthened the Bank’s financial strength and strategic relevance.
Mr Ayewamide expresses enthusiasm, stating, “It is an honour to lead Access Bank RDC SA at this crucial time. I look forward to working closely with our stakeholders to build on the strong foundation already in place, accelerate innovation, deepen financial inclusion, and deliver sustainable value to our customers and communities.”
“Leading Access Bank DRC SA has been a privilege. I am proud of the transformation we have accomplished together and grateful for the commitment of our teams, the support of our regulators and the trust of our customers. I am confident that the Bank will continue to prosper under Mr Ayewamide’s leadership,” Mr Osuachala reflected.
Access Bank RDC SA is entering a new stage of strategic execution and expansion with this leadership change as it aims to become the most reputable African bank in the world.