Standard Chartered names Adelagun CEO

Author: Kingsley AdegboyePublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has confirmed Ayodeji Adelagun as CEO after receiving approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. He had served as acting CEO since January 2026 and brings more than 26 years of banking and financial markets experience across Africa. Since joining Standard Chartered in 2007, he has held several senior roles and also chairs Standard Chartered Capital and Advisory Nigeria. Adelagun said he plans to deepen client relationships and pursue sustainable growth; he previously led work introducing benchmark bonds in Nigeria.

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