Ladi Balogun
| Ladi Balogun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 April 1972 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | |
| 💼 Occupation | Banker, Economist, Philanthropist |
| 🏢 Organization | First City Monument Bank |
| Known for | Group Managing Director, FCMB Group |
Ladi Balogun (born 12 April 1972) is a Nigerian banker, investor and philanthropist. He is the Group Chief Executive of FCMB Group Plc. He was the group managing director and Chief executive officer of First City Monument Bank from 2005 to 2015. He is graduate of the University of East Anglia and Harvard Business School.[1]
Education[edit]
Ladi graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of East Anglia in 1993, and a Master of business administration from Harvard Business School in 2000.
Career[edit]
After his graduation from the University of East Anglia in 1993, he began his professional career at Deutsche Bank in the United Kingdom up till 1995. He proceeded to Citibankin the United States, and stayed there till 1996. In 1996, he came back to Nigeria where he became the executive assistant to the Chairman of First City Monument Bank Limited. From 2007 to 2017, he was the Chief executive officer of the bank. in 2007, he led the acquisitions and integrations of FCMB with Cooperative Development Bank, Midas Bank and Nigerian American Bank (for Nigerian subsidiary of Bank Boston). In 2012, he led the acquisition of FinBank Nigeria.[2][3] He was replaced by Adam Nuru as Chief executive officer.[4] In March 2017, he became the Group Chief Executive of FCMB Group Plc. In 2018, he was appointed Chairman of Legacy Pension Managers (Legacy Pensions) Ltd. which was later changed to FCMB Pensions Limited.[5]
Philantropy[edit]
Ladi Balogun is the chairman of Tenet Investment Company, an impact investment company focused on wealth creation for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. He serves as President of the Otunba Tunwase Foundation – a charitable organization focused on the health and welfare of children.[6]
Personal Life[edit]
Ladi Balogun is the first son of Subomi Balogun, founder and former CEO of First City Monument Bank.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://www.fcmbpensions.com/team-details.php?a=ladi-balogun
- ↑ Gbadeyanka, Modupe (8 January 2018). "FCMB's Ladi Balogun Becomes Legacy Pensions Chairman". Business Report. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ https://www.fcmb.com/about-us/our-history
- ↑ Olowookere, Dipo (20 February 2017). "Adam Nuru Replaces Ladi Balogun as FCMB Boss". Business Post. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ https://www.fcmb.com/legacy-pension-managers-limited-is-now-fcmb-pensions-limited
- ↑ Anonymous (26 January 2021). "Subomi Balogun officially hands over N5bn Tunwase Paediatrics Centre to UI". Vanguard. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ↑ Reheem, Laide (26 August 2019). "I'm not positioning my son as next Awujale, FCMB founder declares". This Day Live. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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