GTBank Boss wins West Africa’s Business Leader of the Year award

Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO Guaranty Trust Bank plc has won the West Africa’s Business Leader of the Year during the 2015 All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA).

Mr. Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO, GTBank Plc (left) receiving the West Africa’s Business Leader of the Year award during the event recently

The All Africa Business Leaders Awards in partnership with CNBC Africa recognizes individuals who have made profound impact in their respective areas by demonstrating innovation, integrity, accountability and adherence to global best standards.

Roberta Naicker, Managing Director of the ABN Group, CNBC Africa said the company is proud to continue the tradition of celebrating visionary leadership and excellence in business across Africa.

Through this award, Naicker said the organizers distinguish and honor leaders who have contributed and shaped the African economy.

“In winning this award, Segun Agbaje epitomizes the core values of a successful leader; strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight – values that are imperative to creating and sustaining a business within the Pan-African and global economy”, she mentioned.

Commenting on the award, Segun Agbaje, Managing Director/CEO of GTBank said “I am humbled and proud to be recognized as the West African Business Leader of the Year. This award is a testament to a great team of passionate and committed people working tirelessly to build a Proudly African and Truly International Institution.

“With a vision to create an oasis in Africa where things are done properly, in line with global best practices and ethical standards, the Bank has experienced tremendous growth and achieved significant successes over the years.

He further added that “As a dynamic and driven team, we are determined to achieve more and consolidate our leading position in the banking industry by aggressively pursuing innovative solutions and maintaining a high standard in creating sustainable value for stakeholders.”

It is worthy of note that under the leadership of Mr. Agbaje, the Bank has maintained its dominance of the industry by continually recording significant and enviable financial and non-financial performance. His profundity and vivid understanding of diverse financial landscapes has been critical in ensuring the Bank’s successful foray into various financial markets across West and East Africa while maintaining a presence in Europe through its UK Subsidiary.

In due recognition of his visionary leadership, Mr. Agbaje is the recipient of several international accolades such as CEO of the Year from Finance Monthly and Banker of the Year from Finance Monthly and Banker of the Year from World Finance.