Zenith Capital Limited, an investment bank, has announced that Jubril Enakele has been appointed managing director/CEO, and the appointment took effect from May 2015.
In his new role, Enakele will focus on investment banking, asset management and the securities trading side of the business as well as overseeing a team based in Lagos. He will report to the Board of Directors.
Enakele has over 15 years of international and local experience across various aspects of banking – banking operations, credit analysis, risk management, client coverage, investment banking, corporate finance and derivatives across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
He began his career in banking in 2000 in Nigeria, before joining Citibank Nigeria in 2004 and Citibank Global Markets London as a vice president in 2008. He moved to Standard Bank London in 2010 as a director and led their Commodity Derivatives – Energy Sales business for West Africa before joining Deutsche Bank AG London in 2011 as the director for Capital Markets and Treasury Solutions for sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa).
Announcing the appointment, Jim Ovia, chairman of the company, said: “Choosing a new MD/CEO was not an easy feat but we are confident that Jubril Enakele is the right candidate for this role and exactly what we need to continue down this road to sustainable growth.
“His appointment re-articulates our commitment to delivering value on behalf of all our stakeholders as Jubril brings his extensive experience and stellar track-record to bear for Zenith Capital Limited.”
Enakele said, “I am pleased to be part of Zenith Capital’s growth story in Nigeria, and immensely proud to be part of the world-class team transforming it into a leading investment banking institution in West Africa, an employer of choice, and a trusted financial advisor and partner to key stakeholders. Our future is bright and I look forward with optimism and anticipation.”
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