By Adedapo Adesanya
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria, Mr Adesola Adeduntan, has been honoured by the prestigious Cranfield University School of Management with the Distinguished Alumnus of the year award.
Mr Adeduntan, a visionary leader, who is well recognised for his contribution in the financial services sector, had completed his MBA from the institution in 2005 was recognised and selected from amongst the institution’s global and diverse alumni network.
He is set to be honoured at a celebratory dinner to be held in his honour on Thursday, January 30, 2020, where he will be formally presented with his award amongst other awardees in London, the United Kingdom.
The yearly Cranfield School of Management Alumni Awards recognises and honours alumni in four various categories which are, Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Entrepreneur Alumnus of the Year, Excellence in Achievement Award for Recent Graduates and the Alumni Service Award.
The event will be hosted by the Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of Cranfield University, Mr Peter Gregson, and Pro-vice Chancellor and Dean of Cranfield School of Management, Mr David Oglethorpe.
The Cranfield School of Management annual alumni award acknowledges special achievements and contributions of alumni providing an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate alumni who exemplify the values of the Institution.
The awards are presented to allow the School showcase the impact of Cranfield globally and highlight the accomplishments of individuals who may serve as role models to other alumni, students and potential students.
Mr Adesola Adeduntan is the Managing Director/CEO of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and Subsidiaries, a position he has held since January 1 2016. Prior to this appointment, he was Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer for the bank since 2014 when he was appointed to the board of the bank. Before joining FirstBank in 2014, Mr Adeduntan was a Director and the pioneer Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).
He has served as a Senior Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer at Citibank Nigeria Limited, a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Group of KPMG Professional Services and a Manager at Arthur Andersen Nigeria.
The reputable banker also had a brief stint at the defunct Afribank Nigeria Plc (later acquired by Skye Bank) as a graduate trainee where he worked mainly in banking operations.
