The Management Team

CEO, Cedrus Group Africa/MD, Cedrus Trustees

Olubusayo Adeniyi


Olubusayo is a superbly qualified and result-oriented professional with over 33 years’ extensive experience in positions of remarkably increasing responsibilities and duties.

Group Executive Director, Northern Region

Michael Showunmi


Michael is a seasoned Asset Management professional with over 19 years of experience across Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, and Business Development.

Group Executive Director, Investment Banking & Asset Management.

Oladele Akinjo


Oladele Akinjo is a seasoned investment banker with close to 15 years of experience that spans across Infrastructure Fund, Project Finance, Capital Markets, Asset Management and Advisory.

Director, Finance and Operations

Olabisi Adekola


Olabisi Adekola is a seasoned Chartered Accountant, investment manager, and business continuity professional with over 25 years of experience across financial management, internal and external audit, insurance, risk management and corporate governance.

Director Legal & Resources

Tadeni Balogun


Tadeni Balogun is the Group Company Secretary and Director, Legal & Resources, at Cedrus Group Africa Limited. She is an experienced Corporate
Commercial Lawyer, Governance Professional, and Legal and Trust Advisor

Chief Operating Officer

Monisola Folorunsho


Monisola, is an Associate of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
(CISI UK) and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria. She is also CFA Investment
Foundation Certificate Holder. She is a Certified Risk Management & Compliance
Management Professional both by OCEG and IARCP.

MD, Cedrus Micro Finance Bank

Akinbamiji Akinpelu


Akinbamiji is a seasoned professional with a strong background and rich experience in finance, leadership, and strategic management.

MD, Cedrus Africa SME

Olusayo Ademarati


Olusayo brings a unique blend of expertise in credit risk management, sales strategy, and business development. With a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs, she is dedicated to delivering innovative financial solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Chief Financial Officer

Adekola Aluko


Adekola Aluko is an accomplished finance professional with over 13 years of experience in Corporate Reporting, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Operations, Business
Management and Strategy.

Head, Group Compliance & Risk

Modupe Areola


Modupe holds MBA in Human Resources from Lagos State University and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting from Federal Polytechnic Offa.

Head, Group Treasury

Victor Damilola Omotayo


Victor Damilola Omotayo is a seasoned investment professional and the Head, Group Treasury at Cedrus Group Africa.

Group Internal Auditor CGA

Austin Ihenyen


Augustine joins the Group from United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), where he held several senior leadership roles, including Team Lead, Internal Control