Access Bank Plc Bolsters Board With Appointment Of Renowned Finance Expert, Uche Orji

Lagos, Nigeria – Access Bank Plc has strengthened its board of directors by appointing Mr. Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director, beginning January 7, 2025.

Sunday Ekwochi, the Company Secretary of Access Holdings Plc, announced the appointment today, which was approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Mr. Orji brings over three decades of experience in investment banking, information technology, and finance to his new position.

His impressive resume includes leadership positions at globally recognised companies like Goldman Sachs Asset Management, JP Morgan Securities, and UBS Securities.

In addition, he was the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority’s founding Managing Director and CEO.

Mr. Orji is currently a co-founder and partner at Titangate Capital Management, an equity firm focused on deep-tech investments, as well as the founder and director of Vitesse Africa Limited, an investment advisory firm that specialises in African energy, technology, and infrastructure.

He also serves on the boards of Ultrasafe AI and the London-based Private Infrastructure Development Group, where he chairs the Risk Committee.

Mr. Orji’s academic credentials are equally impressive, including a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Access Bank Chairman, Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, expressed his excitement for the appointment, stating that Mr. Orji’s “exceptionally rich professional, academic, and corporate board experience” will be invaluable as the bank pursues its strategic goals.

Mr. Usoro emphasised the appointment’s contribution to improved decision-making and increased value for customers and stakeholders.

The appointment is fully compliant with the bank’s internal policies and all applicable regulatory requirements, demonstrating Access Bank’s commitment to strong corporate governance.

Mr. Orji’s expertise is expected to help the bank achieve its ambitious goal of ranking among the top five African banks.