Zedvance Finance appoints three board directors to drive growth

A non-bank financial company, Zedvance Finance Limited, has appointed three professionals to its Board of Directors as part of efforts to support the company’s growth strategy.

The appointments were announced in a statement made available on Thursday.

The newly appointed directors are Mrs Olaide Olusoji-Oke, who joins the board as an Independent Non-Executive Director; Mr Joseph Adegunwa, appointed as a Non-Executive Director; and Mr Adegoke Orimolade, appointed as an Executive Director, subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

According to the company, the appointments are aimed at strengthening leadership, enhancing governance, and creating long-term value for customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

“Olusoji-Oke is a finance and investment professional with over 20 years of senior leadership experience at the intersection of finance, strategy, and governance.

“Her career spans audit, treasury management, venture capital, IFRS financial reporting, and business assurance across oil and gas, technology, healthcare, and investment sectors.

“She has held executive roles, including Chief Financial Officer at ARM Investment Managers Limited and Hygeia Nigeria Limited (Lagoon Hospitals) and general manager of finance & operations at EchoVC (Offshore) Management Limited, Mauritius,” the statement read.

She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of O3 Advisory Limited.

Meanwhile, Adegunwa is the Executive Director, Finance and Strategy at Zedcrest Group and has more than 16 years of experience in financial management, corporate governance, budgeting, tax planning, and corporate finance.

He previously served as Group Chief Financial Officer at ARM Holding Company and Transnational Corporation Plc.

Orimolade has over 20 years of experience in business development, marketing communications, and retail lending. He currently serves as a Business Development Leader at Zedvance and has held leadership positions at FCMB, Credit Direct Limited, and FastCredit Limited.

Commenting on the appointments, the Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group, Adedayo Amzat, said the new directors would strengthen the company’s leadership and strategic direction.

“We are delighted to welcome these distinguished professionals to our board. Their collective experience, strategic insights, and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact, deliver innovative financial solutions, and create lasting value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders,” he said.

The company said the appointments represent another step in its efforts to strengthen its leadership and governance structure while advancing its mission of providing accessible, technology-driven financial solutions to individuals and businesses.