Biographical overview
Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN). She has also received recognition for her contributions to humanity, including the 2023 Humanitarian Service Icon Award by the Sun Newspaper. Additionally, she holds the title of Lady of the Order of Knights of St. John International and was awarded the Papal Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester by Pope Francis.
Biographical record
- Title
- Mrs
- Surname
- Adaora
- First Name
- Umeoji
- Gender
- N/A
- Source of Publication
- NIBC Who's Who (3rd Edition)
- Date of Birth
- 08/ 02/ 1976
- Status
- Alive
- State of Origin
- Anambra state
- Father's Status
- N/A
- Mother's Status
- N/A
- Marital Status
- Married
- Name of Spouse
- Dr Emmanuel Nwokoye
- Profession
- Banker
- Education Level
- Tertiary
- Schools Attended with Dates
- • Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Jos, 1992 - 1996 • Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Baze University, Abuja. • Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Calabar. 2003 • Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School, United States and earned a Certificate in the Global Banking Program from Columbia Business School, United States. • Master of Laws from the University of Salford, United Kingdom
- Academic Honours
- • Doctorate in business administration from Apollos University.
• Certificate in Economics for Business from MIT Sloan School of Management.
- Present Appointment
- Group Managing Direct and Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank PLC
- Previous Appointments
- • 1998, Zenith Bank
• 9 October 2012, Appointed to the Board of Zenith Bank
• 28 October 2016, - 31 May 2024. Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank
- Have you ever been a member of any political party?
- N/A
- Membership of International Organizations
- • Nigerian Institute of Management Corporate - Officer/Principal
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Nigeria – Corporate Officer/Principal
• The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria - Corporate Officer/Principal
• The Institute of Credit Administration - Corporate Officer/Principal
• The Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators – Corporate Officer/Principal
• Palais Vendome Ltd. - Director/Board Member
- Awards and Honours
- • Recognised as a peace advocate by the United Nations (UN-POLAC), she received the Officer of the Order of Nigeria (OON) national honour from the Nigerian government in 2022.
• 2023, Umeoji received The Humanitarian Services Icon of the Year Award at The Sun Awards for her philanthropic works and commitment to improving the lives of less privileged persons.
- Source
- https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ADAORA-UMEOJI-A1LRNE/
https://techeconomy.ng/profile-adaora-umeoji-first-female-gmd-ceo-of-zenith-bank/
https://www.zenithbank.com/media/1965/brief_profile_new_directors.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaora_Umeoji
https://www.zenithbank.com/media/news/zenith-bank-appoints-dame-dr-adaora-umeoji-as-gmdceo/
Source
https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/ADAORA-UMEOJI-A1LRNE/, https://techeconomy.ng/profile-adaora-umeoji-first-female-gmd-ceo-of-zenith-bank/, https://www.zenithbank.com/media/1965/brief_profile_new_directors.pdf, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaora_Umeoji, https://www.zenithbank.com/media/news/zenith-bank-appoints-dame-dr-adaora-umeoji-as-gmdceo/
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