Olusola Olufunsho

Olusola Olufunsho is an accomplished banking professional with extensive experience in commercial banking, currently serving as Group Head of the Commercial Banking Division at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. since October 2019. With a strong background in transaction management, portfolio restructuring, and sales strategy, Olusola has effectively executed infrastructure and development finance deals across various sectors, including Oil & Gas and Agriculture. Previous roles include leadership positions at Access Bank Plc, where Olusola advanced customer acquisition in the Global Transaction Banking Group, as well as managing Corporate Banking operations within Telecoms & Infrastructure. Earlier experience at GTBank involved leading the Foods Team and overseeing commercial banking operations as Branch Head, while an initial role at Merchant Banking Corporation focused on capital market research and client engagement. Academic credentials include an MPhil in Development Finance from Stellenbosch Business School and participation in the Middle Management Leadership Program at The Wharton School.