Standard Chartered names Adelagun CEO
Ayodeji Adelagun has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited after serving as acting CEO since January.
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun as its Chief Executive Officer following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Adelagun, who has over 26 years of banking experience in Africa, has been acting CEO since January 2026. He previously held senior roles at the bank, including Head of Markets for Nigeria and Africa, and Head of Rates and Credit Trading for West Africa.
Adelagun stated that Nigeria remains a significant long-term growth market for Standard Chartered, with an ambition to deliver greater value for clients and the economy. His focus will be on deepening client relationships, driving sustainable growth, and leveraging the bank's international network for Nigerian clients. He is also Chairman of Standard Chartered Capital and Advisory Nigeria.
A Fellow of the Financial Markets Dealers Association, Adelagun was instrumental in introducing benchmark bonds in Nigeria, which supported the country's inclusion in the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Index. He also pioneered bond trading desks at FSDH and Standard Chartered Bank and previously worked in various roles at Access Bank Plc.
Why it mattersInvestors are affected as Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has appointed a new CEO focused on deepening client relationships and driving sustainable growth in the Nigerian market.