FirstBank UK Limited
Caroline Downey is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at FirstBank UK Limited since February 2023, where responsibilities include reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Management Committee. Prior to this role, Caroline held an interim HR position focused on transformation and organization design at Knight Frank, which involved advising on a transformation program and implementing a new operating model. Caroline's extensive background also includes over a decade as the Country HR Director at ABN Amro Bank N.V., where strategic HR leadership was provided to align with the company’s objectives. Earlier experience includes serving as Associate Director for Diversity and Financial Planning at Fortis Bank and as a Human Resources Advisor at LIFFE. Caroline holds a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching from Henley Business School and a postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Westminster.
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FirstBank UK Limited
FirstBank UK Limited is a subsidiary of the First Bank of Nigeria – the largest and most respected banking institution in Nigeria. We benefit from our parent’s rich heritage of operating in the region for over 123 years. As the offshore banking and international treasury centre for the Group, we work both through First Bank of Nigeria’s extensive African network, as well as FBNUK’s branches in London and Paris, and Representative Office in Lagos and Abuja. We focus on providing outstanding, cross border trade and investment services between Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Our experience and expertise enables us to help our clients navigate the unique challenges of Africa. Our vision • To be the No.1 Bank for cross-border trade and investment between Europe and Nigeria. • To extend our leadership position into the top 5 banks for the Europe-Africa trade corridor. As part of the FBN Group we have: • Presence in 10 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia • 750 branches worldwide • 15,000 staff • 1.3m shareholders • over 10m clients