Managing Director/CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Segun Agbaje, on Friday, won the 2013 Banker of the Year – Africa Award.
The World Finance Banker of the Year – Africa Award is conferred on outstanding bankers who have achieved the most with regards to innovation, profitability and sustainability of their organization.
The award also takes into recognition an individual that has been an influential and inspirational leader, has overseen strong financial performance for his organisation and has successfully guided his institution to new heights in its industry.
According to World Finance, Segun Agbaje won the coveted “Banker of the Year – Africa 2013.
The category was one of the most sought after categories in the 2013 Banking Awards, however someone has to win and the judging panel confirmed that Agbaje is at the vanguard of African Banking and has deservedly earned the reputation and recognition as a truly accomplished and highly respected Banker, locally and internationally.
Agbaje’s first class commitment to leading an efficient institution has ensured that GTBank maintains higher margins and the lowest cost to income ratio amongst its peers, despite a relatively smaller branch network when compared to its peers in the country.
According to World Finance, “Our judging panel boasts over 230 years of financial and business journalism, supported by a research team that works round the clock to ensure our award winners are the most deserving in their sector”.
Commenting on his award, Agbaje stated that the award he received “is in recognition of the hard work and dedication of the Management and Staff of the Bank”.
He also thanked the bank’s customers for their trust and continued support and promised to continue to strive to deliver beyond their expectation.
Agbaje further stated that the recognition is a challenge and a call to do more to promote the global relevance of the African banking industry.
