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Adekunle Bankole Sonola is currently the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director & MD at Skye Bank Plc and a Director at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
He was previously the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Polaris Bank Ltd.
from 2022 to 2024, Director-Investment Banking Africa at The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd., Managing Director-East Africa at Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd.
(Nigeria), and Executive Director & Head-Commercial Banking at Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.
He holds an MBA from Durham University Business School, an undergraduate degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University, and a graduate degree from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Postes actifs de Adekunle Sonola
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| SKYE BANK PLC | Directeur Général | - |
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
 First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. Major BanksFinance First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. provides commercial banking services. It offers savings, current, fixed deposit, diaspora, and domiciliary accounts; term deposits; automobile, personal home, household equipment, and secured term and office equipment loans, diaspora, private and premium banking services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 02/05/2021 |
Anciens postes connus de Adekunle Sonola
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Polaris Bank Ltd.
 Polaris Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Strategic Capital Investments Ltd., Polaris Bank Ltd. is a Nigerian private limited liability company that offers commercial banking services to individuals and corporate entities. The company is based in Victoria Island, Nigeria. The bank was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2018 and has over 224 branches in Nigeria. Polaris Bank leverages its knowledge of an ever-changing world to design innovative solutions that facilitate its customers' enterprise. The bank offers a wide range of products and services, including retail, SME, commercial, and international trade services. Polaris Bank also provides a flexible and convenient network of over 334,000 agents across 200 countries and territories for customers to receive and send money abroad through the Western Union service. Adekunle Bankole Sonola has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Polaris Bank was acquired by Strategic Capital Investments Ltd. on October 20, 2022, for $113.45 million. | Directeur Général | 11/01/2024 |
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria)
 Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria) Major BanksFinance Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking solutions. Its services include current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency, and providing derivative products. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking, and Public Sector Banking. The Corporate Banking segment offers services in large corporate customers and blue chips. The Retail Banking segment comprises private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, customer loans, and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on the mid-size and fledgling corporate customers. The SME Banking segment consists of small and medium-size enterprises and ventures. The Public Sector Banking segment provides services for government ministries, departments, and agencies. The company was founded by Afolabi Aiyeola and Olutayo Aderinokun on July 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd.
 The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. Regional BanksFinance The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. engages in the provision of personal and commercial banking products and services. It operates through two business segments: Consumer and High Net Worth; Business and Commercial; Corporate and investment Banking; and Central and Other. The Consumer and High Net Worth segment offers banking, investment, insurance, and financial solutions. The Business and Commercial segment provides client solutions for small, medium-sized, and large commercial enterprises. The Corporate and Investment Banking segment provides commercial and investment banking services to corporate, financial institutions, international counterparties, and governments. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Formation de Adekunle Sonola
| Olabisi Onabanjo University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Obafemi Awolowo University | Graduate Degree |
| Durham University Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC | Finance |
| Entreprise privées | 5 |
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Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria)
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. (Nigeria) Major BanksFinance Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking solutions. Its services include current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency, and providing derivative products. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking, and Public Sector Banking. The Corporate Banking segment offers services in large corporate customers and blue chips. The Retail Banking segment comprises private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, customer loans, and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on the mid-size and fledgling corporate customers. The SME Banking segment consists of small and medium-size enterprises and ventures. The Public Sector Banking segment provides services for government ministries, departments, and agencies. The company was founded by Afolabi Aiyeola and Olutayo Aderinokun on July 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Finance |
The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd.
The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. Regional BanksFinance The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd. engages in the provision of personal and commercial banking products and services. It operates through two business segments: Consumer and High Net Worth; Business and Commercial; Corporate and investment Banking; and Central and Other. The Consumer and High Net Worth segment offers banking, investment, insurance, and financial solutions. The Business and Commercial segment provides client solutions for small, medium-sized, and large commercial enterprises. The Corporate and Investment Banking segment provides commercial and investment banking services to corporate, financial institutions, international counterparties, and governments. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. | Finance |
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. Major BanksFinance First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. provides commercial banking services. It offers savings, current, fixed deposit, diaspora, and domiciliary accounts; term deposits; automobile, personal home, household equipment, and secured term and office equipment loans, diaspora, private and premium banking services. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Finance |
Polaris Bank Ltd.
Polaris Bank Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Strategic Capital Investments Ltd., Polaris Bank Ltd. is a Nigerian private limited liability company that offers commercial banking services to individuals and corporate entities. The company is based in Victoria Island, Nigeria. The bank was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2018 and has over 224 branches in Nigeria. Polaris Bank leverages its knowledge of an ever-changing world to design innovative solutions that facilitate its customers' enterprise. The bank offers a wide range of products and services, including retail, SME, commercial, and international trade services. Polaris Bank also provides a flexible and convenient network of over 334,000 agents across 200 countries and territories for customers to receive and send money abroad through the Western Union service. Adekunle Bankole Sonola has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Polaris Bank was acquired by Strategic Capital Investments Ltd. on October 20, 2022, for $113.45 million. | Finance |
Skye Bank Plc
 Skye Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Skye Bank Plc engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury, Corporate and Investment Banking segments. The Retail Banking segment includes private banking services, private customer current accounts, deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, consumer loans and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment offers direct debit facilities, current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loan and credit facilities, foreign currency, and derivative products. The Treasury, Corporate and Investment Banking segment comprises of financial instruments trading, structured financing, and corporate leasing. The company was founded on December 8, 1989 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Finance |
