Darlington Nwankwo

Darlington Nwankwo is an experienced banking professional currently serving as the Director of Programs in the Office of the MD/CEO at Sterling Bank since September 2021, where responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives that enhance profitability, financial innovation, and operational excellence. Prior to this role, Darlington held key positions such as Regional Business Executive North and Business Head for Commercial Banking at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. from June 2019 to August 2021, and Head of Business Banking at Access Bank Plc from September 2018 to May 2019. With a decade of expertise in retail, SME, commercial, and corporate banking, Darlington has consistently introduced and implemented effective strategies that yield outstanding results. Darlington also served as Regional Sales Manager at Diamond Bank Plc from May 2015 to August 2018. Darlington holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Investment from Bayero University, Kano, obtained between 2013 and 2015.