Meet CEOs of Nigeria’s biggest banks operating outside the country
Data reviewed by Nairametrics show that the 10 overseas operations of Access Bank, First HoldCo, Zenith Bank, UBA and Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) included in this analysis had combined assets of about N40.66 trillion at the end of FY2025. The post Meet CEOs of Nigeria’s biggest banks operating outside the country appeared first on Nairametrics .
Nigerian banks are expanding their international presence, with their overseas subsidiaries amassing over N40.66 trillion in assets across key African and global markets as of the end of FY2025. Access Bank's UK operation leads the pack with N16.69 trillion in assets, followed by First HoldCo's UK subsidiary at N4.41 trillion and Zenith Bank UK at N4.31 trillion.
These subsidiaries operate in the UK, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, providing their parent groups access to major African commercial hubs and one of the world's largest financial markets.
The executive profiles accompanying the ranking highlight the leadership changes within these overseas subsidiaries during FY2025. Loknath Mishra, appointed as CEO of UBA UK in February 2026, brings extensive international banking experience from his tenure at ICICI Bank UK. Paul Croucher, Managing Director of GTCO's UK operations, boasts nearly four decades of banking and finance experience, including roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest Group, and Fortis Banking Group.
Bernard Gyebi, appointed as CEO of UBA Ghana in January 2026, has over 27 years of experience in Ghana's banking industry, focusing on strengthening risk management frameworks and credit culture. Olajide Motolani S. Ayeronwi, managing director and CEO of FirstBank DRC SA, has led the bank's expansion in the Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding its branch and agency network using mobile banking and agency banking to reach underserved populations.
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