Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of John Okonkwo as Executive Director, Finance in charge of Risk and Operations. Okonkwo, among others in his portfolio, is an accomplished and experienced finance and operations professional, auditor, and risk management practitioner.

A statement by the firm said that in his new role, he would be responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight across the bank’s finance, risk management, and operations functions, ensuring they align with Abbey’s long-term vision of delivering innovative, customer-centric financial solutions.

Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, Samuel Oni said: “His extensive experience across finance, risk management, and corporate governance will be instrumental in deepening our institutional resilience and driving operational excellence as we continue to position Abbey for long-term growth.”

On his part, Mobolaji Adewumi, Managing Director of Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc, said: “John’s appointment comes at a crucial time in our transformation journey. His deep expertise and leadership will further strengthen our operational backbone, helping us build a more resilient, efficient, and customer-focused institution.”

He has over 20 years of experience leading strategic initiatives across industries with a particular focus on financial services. He is KPMG-trained, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and an Alumnus of the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) of the Lagos Business School (LBS).