ZENITH Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director of the bank.
News Point Nigeria reports that a corporate disclosure by the bank through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday noted that his appointment takes effect from May 1, 2026.
It noted that the appointment aligned with its tradition and succession strategy of grooming leaders from within its system.
The bank said the development would further strengthen its executive management team.
Okwudili holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, obtained in 1998 with a Second Class Upper Division.
He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 2008 and a Master of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, in 2021.
According to the bank, Okwudili has over 25 years of banking experience spanning credit, marketing, treasury, compliance, and operations.
Okwudili is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
