Yinka Sanni

Yinka Sanni
Yinka Sanni
Born	Yinka Sanni; 1967 (age 56–57); Ibadan, Nigeria
Education	University of Nigeria Nsukka; (Bachelor of Agriculture in Agricultural Economics); Obafemi Awolowo University; (Master of Business Administration)
Occupation(s)	Banker and corporate executive
Years active	1990 - present
Title	Chief Executive Officer of African Regions, Standard Bank Group
Predecessor	Sola David-Borha

Yinka Sanni, is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Africa Regions at the Standard Bank Group since April 2021. Immediately before his present position, he served as the chief executive officer at Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc., from 2017 until April 2021. His appointment was effective on 15 April 2021.^[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Sanni was born in Ibadan, Nigeria circa 1967. After attending primary and secondary schools locally, he was admitted to the University of Nigeria at Nsukka, graduating in 1987, with a Bachelor of Agriculture degree, with focus on Agricultural Economics. He then entered Obafemi Awolowo University where he earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. In addition, he has over the years attended an Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from the Harvard Business School and advanced leadership and management programs at The Wharton School. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Career[edit]

Sanni began his banking career in 1990, in Lagos, at the Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited (IBTC). In 2005, IBTC merged with two commercial banks to form IBTC Chartered Bank. In 2007, Standard Bank Group acquired IBTC and became known as Stanbic IBTC Holdings. Over the next 30 years, since joining the banking industry, Sanni has worked in various leadership roles in the sectors of retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management. In January 2017, he was appointed as the chief executive officer at Stanbic IBTC Holding Company Plc. On 15 April 2021, he was promoted to his current position, replacing Sola David-Borha, who retired after 31 years at the company.^[1]^[3]

Family[edit]

Sanni is married to Foluke Olabisi Sanni (née Banwo), since October 1995. They have children.^[4]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b The Guardian Tanzania (22 April 2021). "Standard Bank Group Appoints New Chief Executive For Africa Regions". Dar es Salaam: IPP Media. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
^ Omokolade Ajayi (20 April 2020). "Standard Bank Group appoints Yinka Sanni as new Chief Executive of Africa Regions". Lagos, Nigeria: Niarametrics.com. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
^ ^a ^b The Zimbabwe Herald (19 April 2021). "Standard Bank Group promotes Sanni". The Herald (Zimbabwe). Harare. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
^ ^a ^b "A Conversation With Yinka Sanni, Regional Chief Executive, Western Africa, Standard Bank". Johannesburg: Leadership Conversations Company South Arica. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

External links[edit]

Africa: Standard Bank Appoints Sanni Chief Executive for Africa As of 16 April 2021.

[1R-1] The Guardian Tanzania (22 April 2021). "Standard Bank Group Appoints New Chief Executive For Africa Regions". Dar es Salaam: IPP Media. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

[2R-2] Omokolade Ajayi (20 April 2020). "Standard Bank Group appoints Yinka Sanni as new Chief Executive of Africa Regions". Lagos, Nigeria: Niarametrics.com. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

[3R-3] The Zimbabwe Herald (19 April 2021). "Standard Bank Group promotes Sanni". The Herald (Zimbabwe). Harare. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

[4R-4] "A Conversation With Yinka Sanni, Regional Chief Executive, Western Africa, Standard Bank". Johannesburg: Leadership Conversations Company South Arica. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2021.

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