RMB Nigeria names Dalu Ajene as new CEO
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Nigeria has appointed Dalu Ajene as its new chief executive officer (CEO) as of 1 November 2022.
Dalu Ajene, RMB Nigeria’s new CEO. Source: RMB Nigeria
In his new role, Ajene has been tasked with facilitating greater foreign capital flows and working to deliver “constructive” solutions to businesses across critical sectors in Nigeria.
Ajene has more than two decades worth of experience and previously worked as head of client coverage at RMB South Africa, where he led client origination teams in South Africa, broader Africa and the UK.
He has also previously held managing director roles at both Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas.
Commenting on his appointment, Ajene says: “Attracting capital is fundamental to the success of any economy. RMB Nigeria is very well placed to work with investors to demystify doing business in Nigeria and also to facilitate capital flows.”
RMB CEO Emrie Brown says Ajene’s appointment “underlines our growth ambitions in Nigeria and across the continent”.
RMB Nigeria first began operations in Lagos in 2012, advising clients across key sectors of the economy including telecommunications, consumer goods, oil and gas, infrastructure and renewable energy. It recently opened a second office in the country’s capital Abuja.
