Professional Summary
Dr. Kazeem Ogbara is a globally recognized expert in Business Analytics, Investment Advisory, and Credit Management, with over 30 years of experience in commercial and investment banking.
He began his banking career at International Merchant Bank (IMB) Plc and rose through the ranks at Eko International Bank and Skye Bank Plc, where he was named Best Performing Business Development Manager (2007).
He later served as Acting Regional Head and Regional Director (Greater Lagos), managing top-performing branches and leading strategic growth.
Career Highlights
- 🔹 Manager, Eko International Bank Plc (1990–2006)
- 🔹 Best Performing Business Development Manager, Skye Bank (2007)
- 🔹 Ag. Regional Head & Regional Director, Skye Bank Plc
- 🔹 Group Head, Asset Management & Commercial Banking Division
- 🔹 Founder & CEO, First Class Solutions Nig Ltd (Est. 2006)
Education & Honors
- 🎓 BA & MBA – United Kingdom
- 🎓 Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration & Banking (Cosmopolitan University, USA, 2016)
- 🎓 Ph.D. in Credit Management – International University of Panama (2018)
- 🏆 Financial Brand Personality of the Year (2018)
- 🏆 Credit Business Integrity of the Year Award (2020)
- 🎖️ Certified Management Consultant (CMC, 2021)
- 🎖️ Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC)
- 🎖️ Honorary Senior Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers (HCIB)
- 🎖️ Fellow, Institute of Credit Administration (FICA)
Dr. Ogbara is also a member of the Board of Directors of several companies and continues to advise businesses on financial strategy, risk management, and sustainable growth.