Segun Agbaje named CEO of the Year at 2016 Africa Investor Awards

Segun Agbaje named CEO of the Year at 2016 Africa Investor Awards : Mr. Segun Agbaje, the Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank plc ...

Segun Agbaje named CEO of the Year at 2016 Africa Investor Awards : Mr. Segun Agbaje, the Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank plc has emerged the 2016 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year.

He clinched the award at this year’s 9th annual Ai CEO Investment Summit which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

The Ai Institutional Investment and Capital Market Awards is the only pan-African Awards designed to recognize Africa’s best performing stock exchanges, listed companies, investment banks, research teams, regulators, socially responsible companies and sovereign wealth and pension fund investors.

In winning this award, Agbaje displayed astute foresight in positioning the GTBank brand at the forefront of the African banking industry by providing alternative approaches to inclusive banking and economic growth across the continent, Hubert Danco, CEO of Africa Investor said.

Commenting on the award, Segun Agbaje, said “I am humbled and happy to be recognized as the 2016 Ai Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) 30 CEO of the year. This award is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the amazing team of people at GTBank.

“As a Proudly African and Truly International Bank, we will continue to differentiate ourselves by leveraging Africa’s immense opportunities in a way that creates value for all stakeholders,” he added.