Sky Capital appoints Maxwell Ideh as managing director

Sky Capital & Financial Allied International Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, has appointed Maxwell Ideh as new managing director.

Ideh, a seasoned banker with over 20 years’ experience, is a 1994 graduate of Biological Science from the University of Lagos and also holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from the China Europe International Business School in 2012.

He started his professional career with Allied Bank in 1995 and has worked with Eko International Bank, Access Bank, Oceanic Bank, Bank PHB, Keystone Bank, Mainstreet Bank and Polaris Bank.

Speaking on the appointment, Taiwo Afolabi, Group Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, said the quality of the new helmsman was informed by the vision of the company to become a leader in all the sectors it does business and to drive the business for more profitability.

“As part of the Group’s restructuring effort, which is targeted at strategic positioning, improved service delivery, corporate reengineering and next level strategic growth, we are delighted to appoint Maxwell Ideh to provide strategic leadership at our new financial subsidiary, Sky Capital & Financial Allied International Limited,” he said.

Though, the company is relatively young in the market, Afolabi believed that the quality of leadership will determine the level of success it will achieve.

Sky Capital & Financial Allied International Limited is an investment firm which offers wealth creation opportunities through a unique blend of traditional investment management and alternative investment services. It offers innovative financial services such as insurance brokerage, foreign exchange, loans, fixed deposit and funds management.