Unity Bank Plc has appointed Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole (FCA) as its Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mrs. Oluwatomi Somefun, who recently completed her tenure. The announcement was made during the Bank’s 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Mr. Kolawole is a seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience in financial services. His career began at Caribbean Finance Limited in 1992 before moving to Ecobank, where he advanced to Deputy Financial Controller. He also played key roles in the merger between Standard Trust Bank and United Bank for Africa (UBA) and later served as UBA’s Chief Financial Officer.
He joined Unity Bank Plc as Chief Financial Officer in 2015 and became Executive Director overseeing Finance, Operations, and Information Technology in 2018. Under his leadership, the bank implemented strategic transformation and cost optimization initiatives, boosting its performance and market presence.
Mr. Kolawole holds a First-Class degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He has completed executive programs at Columbia Business School and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His professional affiliations include being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA).
As Acting MD/CEO, Kolawole will focus on advancing Unity Bank’s corporate programs and strategic initiatives for enhanced growth and profitability.
