Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji

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Adaora Umeoji
Born 08/ 02/ 1976
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Adaora

Umeoji

Adaora Umeoji is a Nigerian business executive, appointed as GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank, taking office in June 2024. She succeeded Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, whose successful five-year tenure ended on May 31, 2024. Dr. Umeoji becomes the first female to hold this position in the bank's history. Dr. Umeoji has nearly 30 years of banking experience, 26 of which have been with Zenith Bank. She has served as the bank's Deputy Managing Director since October 2016. She holds degrees in Sociology, Accounting, and Law, alongside a Master’s in Law, an MBA, and a doctorate in business administration. She has also attended prestigious management programs at institutions such as Harvard Business School and Columbia Business School. Dr. Umeoji is a fellow of several professional bodies and was honored as an Officer of the Order of the Niger in 2022 by the Nigerian government. Her humanitarian efforts include founding the Pink Breathe Cancer Foundation and the Adorable Foundation, as well as the Catholic 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.
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  • Married
Name of Spouse Dr Emmanuel Nwokoye
State of Origin: Anambra state
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Profession Banker
Working Experience

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

• Doctorate in business administration from Apollos University.
• Certificate in Economics for Business from MIT Sloan School of Management.

• 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
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• 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

• 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.

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