Abubakar Suleiman

Abubakar Suleiman serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank since November 2003, focusing on the development of Islamic Banking and overseeing various portfolios including Finance, Performance Management, and Retail Banking. Abubakar's extensive experience includes leadership roles as Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, Executive Sponsor for Retail Banking, and Integration Director, where responsibilities encompassed strategy implementation and the integration of Equitorial Trust Bank. Prior to Sterling Bank, Abubakar held positions at Citibank, MBC International Bank, and Arthur Andersen & Co., with a strong foundation in finance, risk management, and business advisory. Abubakar's educational background includes an M.Sc. in Major Programme Management from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, along with executive education from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and The Wharton School.