Mr. Olutola Mobolurin is a distinguished finance executive, Founder, and Chairman with over 40 years of experience in the financial services sector, bringing decades of leadership expertise in investment banking and capital markets. He is the Founder and pioneer Managing Director of Capital Bancorp Plc, a firm he established in 1988 and led until 2009. Prior to founding Capital Bancorp, he worked at Continental Merchant Bank Limited (formerly Chase Merchant Bank) from 1979 to 1988, eventually resigning as Deputy General Manager.

Throughout his career, Mr. Mobolurin has sat on the boards of several blue-chip companies. He has served as Chairman of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc, Chairman of NASD Limited (an OTC Trading Platform), and Chairman of Crusader-Sterling Pensions Limited. He also previously held the dual role of Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Crusader Nigeria Plc.

In addition to his corporate leadership, he has held numerous key industry roles. He served as the President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) from 2001 to 2003 and was a Council Member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). At the regulatory level, he served as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Committee on the Reactivation of the Bond Market in Nigeria in 2000, and as an Assessor and Part-time Member of the Investment and Securities Tribunal in 2002.

Academically, Mr. Mobolurin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the State University of New York, Binghamton (1975), and a Master of Business Administration from York University, Toronto (1977). Professionally, he became an Authorized Dealing Clerk of The Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1978 and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers.

Mr. Gbolahan Olojede is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Bancorp Plc, a position he assumed in August 2023. He brings over three decades of diverse experience to the executive management team, with a robust career spanning professional services, print media, commercial and investment banking, corporate banking, healthcare, oil and gas, telecommunications, and capital markets.

He began his career in 1993 at a professional firm of chartered accountants before expanding his footprint across several prominent organizations, including Trident Securities Limited, The Guardian Newspapers, Standard Trust Bank, UBA Plc, UBA Global Markets (now UBA Capital), Bank PHB, and Glo. Prior to his current appointment at Capital Bancorp, Mr. Olojede served as an Executive Director at DMA Advisory Services Limited. His extensive leadership portfolio also includes pivotal executive roles as the Group Chief Operating Officer at Swift Oil Limited and the Chief Financial Officer at JNC International Limited.

Academically, Mr. Olojede is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas, United States. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1997. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply passionate about civic education and remains an optimistic advocate for the prospects of a truly developed Nigeria.

Mr. Aigboje Higo is a Non-Executive Director and a seasoned investment banker, stockbroker, and pension fund manager with over 34 years of expertise in the financial services sector. He has built a distinguished career in investment management and capital markets, culminating in his role as Group Managing Director of Capital Bancorp Plc. He held this position for 14 years until his retirement in 2023, during which he successfully transitioned the organization into a group structure.

Prior to joining Capital Bancorp, Mr. Higo held several key leadership roles. From 2005 to 2009, he served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pensions Alliance Limited (PAL), a subsidiary of FSDH. Concurrently, from 2003 to 2009, he was a Director at FSDH Asset Management Limited, where he also took on CEO responsibilities. Before these roles, he served as the Chief Operating Officer at FSDH Securities Limited from 1995 to 2005. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Financial Analyst at Prudent Stockbrokers Ltd. from 1987 to 1990, before stepping into the role of Manager of Corporate Finance at Prudent Merchant Bank Plc in 1990.

Academically, Mr. Higo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Business from Howard University, Washington D.C. (1984), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American University, Washington D.C. (1985). Professionally, he is an Authorized Dealing Clerk of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, having qualified in 1988, and became an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in 1993.

Peter Onyebuchi Ibeneme was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bancorp Finance Limited, a subsidiary of Capital Bancorp Group, in August 2023. Prior to this appointment, he served as Head, Business Development at Goodgate Finance Limited, a CBN-licensed finance company, from April 2023.

Peter has built an extensive career across the banking and financial services industry, holding several leadership roles including Head, Private Sector Sales at Grand Treasurers Limited (now Hallmark Finance Company Limited), Head, Credit at Atiat Leasing Limited, Team Lead, Finance Lease Administration at Aquila Leasing Limited, and Sales and Treasury Officer at KC Finance & Investment Limited. His professional experience across these institutions spans over two decades, from 2006 to 2023.

He brings over 20 years of cross-functional experience in credit risk management, financial planning and control, credit and marketing, finance and operating lease sales and administration, agriculture financing, transportation and project financing, and credit advisory services.

Peter commenced his professional career in 2006 with KC Finance & Investment Limited. Prior to joining Bancorp Finance Limited in 2023, he served as Head of Business Development at Goodgate Finance Company Limited, Head of Credit Sales and Marketing at Hallmark Finance Company Limited, Head of Credit Control and Compliance at Atiat Leasing Limited, and Team Lead, Finance Lease and Structured Finance Sales and Administration at Aquila Leasing Limited.

He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing Management from Lagos State University and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accountancy from the University of Benin.

Peter is a member of several professional bodies, including the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), the Nigerian Institute of Credit Administration (MNICA), and is also a graduate member of the Nigerian Institute of Administration.

Outside work, Peter enjoys singing and travelling. He is happily married with children.

Mr. Rasheed Aderemi Kolarinwa is an accomplished banking and finance professional who brings extensive leadership experience in Nigeria’s financial services sector to the Board. He commenced his banking career at International Merchant Bank Nigeria Ltd. before transitioning to Chartered Bank Plc, where he held several senior management positions and contributed significantly to the institution’s growth and strategic development. His banking career culminated in his appointment as the Deputy Managing Director of IBTC Chartered Bank Plc, a position he held from 2005 to 2007, providing executive leadership across key banking operations and corporate initiatives.

Beyond his executive career, Mr. Kolarinwa’s extensive experience in banking, corporate governance, and strategic management continues to provide valuable insight across the industry. He currently serves as the Chairman of Capiflex Management Ltd. and also sits on the boards of Sterling Bank Plc and Union Registrars Ltd.

Academically, Mr. Kolarinwa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Toronto, Canada, and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and International Business from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, Canada.

Mrs. Ebikabo Williams is an accomplished finance and business executive with extensive experience spanning financial management, trade finance, and corporate leadership. She currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nota Project Services Limited, a position she has held since 2003, where she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight. Her wealth of experience continues to provide valuable strategic insight within the financial services sector.

Prior to her current role, Mrs. Williams built a distinguished banking career at Citibank Nigeria. She served as Assistant General Manager and Head of Non-Bank Financial Institutions from 2001 to 2002, contributing significantly to the bank’s institutional relationship management operations. She was subsequently appointed as Deputy General Manager and Head of Trade Finance, a position she held from 2002 to 2003. Beyond her executive duties, she serves on several corporate boards, including her role as Chairman and Non-Executive Director at First Asset Management Limited.

Academically, Mrs. Williams holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, England (1987), and a Master of Science degree in Financial Management from the University of Southampton, England (1989).

Olapo Oladeji Kolawole is the Chief Financial Officer of Capital Bancorp Plc, where he oversees the Finance and Treasury functions of the Group. He is responsible for financial reporting, treasury management, tax management, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy execution across the organisation.

He is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience spanning finance, internal control, taxation, treasury management, and business advisory services.

Prior to joining Capital Bancorp Plc, he worked with Elixir Investment Partners Limited as Financial Reporting and Taxation Accountant, where he was involved in financial reporting, tax administration, and finance operations.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting as well as a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (FCS), and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (ACTI). He is also an Authorised Dealing Clerk of both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and NASD, and is duly registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission.