Zedvance Finance boosts Board with new appointments

Zedvance Finance Limited, a top non-bank financial institution, has announced the appointment of four respected professionals to its Board of Directors. This move is part of its aim to improve corporate governance, promote growth, and create value for its customers, partners, and stakeholders.

The new directors are Mrs Olaide Olusoji-Oke, who will serve as an Independent Non-Executive Director; Mr Joseph Adegunwa, who will be a Non-Executive Director; and Mr Adegoke Orimolade, who will take on the role of Executive Director, pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Mrs Olaide Olusoji-Oke, Independent Non-Executive Director

Olaide Olusoji-Oke has over 20 years of experience in finance. She has worked in auditing, business assurance, strategy, treasury management, venture capital, and IFRS financial reporting across various sectors including oil and gas, technology, healthcare, and investment. Olaide was the Assistant Vice President for Financial Reporting and later the Chief Financial Officer at ARM Investment Managers Limited. She also served as General Manager for Finance & Operations at EchoVC Partners and was the Chief Financial Officer of Hygeia Nigeria Limited (Lagoon Hospitals).

She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), holds an MBA from the Business School Netherlands, and is now the Chief Executive Officer of O3 Advisory Limited. Olaide will bring valuable expertise in financial strategy and governance to the Board.

Mr Joseph Adegunwa, Non-Executive Director

Joseph Adegunwa, who is CIMA qualified, is the Executive Director for Finance and Strategy at Zedcrest Group. He has over 16 years of experience in financial management and governance for growing companies. He has worked as the Group CFO at ARM Holding Company and Transnational Corporation Plc, overseeing finance functions in budgeting, tax planning, and corporate finance deals. Joseph has an accounting degree from Lagos State University, is a Fellow of ICAN, and a member of CIMA.

Mr Adegoke Orimolade, Executive Director

Adegoke Orimolade has more than 20 years of experience in business development, marketing communications, and sales in the consumer and retail lending sector. As a Business Development Leader at Zedvance, he has helped the company enter new markets and focuses on customer-friendly, tech-driven growth strategies.

He has an MBA from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) and has built a notable career with leadership roles at FCMB, Credit Direct Limited, and FastCredit Limited, where he consistently achieved business growth, market expansion, and customer acquisition.

Adedayo Amzat, CFA, Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, commented on the new appointments: "We are delighted to welcome these distinguished professionals to our Board. Their experience, insights, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact, deliver innovative financial solutions, and create lasting value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders."

These new appointments are a significant step for Zedvance as the company works to strengthen its leadership and governance while staying focused on its goal of empowering people and businesses through easy-to-access, tech-driven financial solutions.