Board & Management at Konto Financial Group Plc

Harerter B. Oralusi

Chairman

Role Overview

The Chairman oversees the strategic direction and governance of Konto Financial Group Plc. He ensures the board functions effectively, builds relationships with key stakeholders, and ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to the board in setting long-term goals.
  • Oversee corporate governance policies and ensure accountability.
  • Engage with shareholders and stakeholders to maintain trust and transparency.

Cleopas Chiyangwa

Managing Director/CEO

Role Overview

The Managing Director/CEO is responsible for the overall management of Konto Financial Group, driving business strategy, growth, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the executive team to meet financial and strategic objectives.
  • Manage relationships with regulators, investors, and the board.
  • Ensure profitability and sustainability of the company’s operations.

Otega Owumi

Executive Director

Role Overview

As an Executive Director, Otega plays a key role in the strategic and operational management of the group. He is responsible for overseeing various business functions and ensuring alignment with the company’s goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage specific portfolios or business units within the company.
  • Contribute to policy development and decision-making.
  • Support the CEO in driving company initiatives and projects.

Tajudeen Kareem

Executive Director

Role Overview

Tajudeen Kareem, as an Executive Director, focuses on managing key strategic projects, driving innovation, and ensuring that business units under his responsibility operate efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive innovation and strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee specific business operations to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
  • Report on performance and project execution to the board

Nicholas John Connel

Executive Director

Role Overview

Nicholas John Connel is tasked with managing key portfolios within the group, ensuring smooth operational performance, and contributing to high-level strategy discussions and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee assigned business segments and their performance.
  • Develop strategies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Support the CEO and board in implementing the group’s vision.

Akintoye Adeoye

Non-Executive Director

Role Overview

A Non-Executive Director, Akintoye provides independent oversight and counsel to the management team, ensuring that the company operates ethically and in line with shareholder interests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Offer independent judgment on business issues and strategy.
  • Ensure corporate governance standards are upheld.
  • Challenge and advise on strategic decisions.

Uta Nkposong

Non-Executive Director

Role Overview

Uta Nkposong acts as a key adviser on the board, bringing external perspectives to the company’s strategy and operations, while ensuring long-term value creation for shareholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide an independent viewpoint on company strategy.
  • Help assess management’s proposals from a broader perspective.
  • Promote best practices in governance and risk management.

Olajumoke Familoni

Independent Non-Executive Director

Role Overview

As an Independent Non-Executive Director, Olajumoke ensures that the company is run in the best interests of all shareholders, with an emphasis on transparency, risk management, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the company’s strategic direction from an independent standpoint.
  • Provide oversight and ensure balanced decision-making.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical and governance standards.

Subsidiary Companies

Konto Financial Technology Limited

Cliff Southcombe

Chairman

Role Overview

Cliff oversees the strategic direction of Konto Financial Technology Limited, ensuring alignment with group-wide goals and the technology arm’s contribution to overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and governance for the subsidiary.
  • Support innovation in fintech services.
  • Ensure compliance and alignment with the group’s objectives.

Iresh Kumar

Managing Director/CEO

Role Overview

The CEO of Konto Financial Technology Limited drives the strategic growth and operational efficiency of the FinTech subsidiary, ensuring that the company delivers innovative financial technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and launch of fintech products.
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring technical excellence and business growth.
  • Collaborate with the parent company to align on overall strategy.

Konto Microinsurance Limited

Abiodun Odukoya

Chairman

Role Overview

Abiodun Odukoya leads the board of Konto Microinsurance Limited, overseeing governance and strategy to ensure that the company meets its mission of providing affordable microinsurance products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the subsidiary’s goals align with those of the group.
  • Promote innovation in microinsurance products and services.
  • Provide oversight for regulatory and compliance issues.

Oyewole Sanusi

Acting Managing Director/CEO

Role Overview

Oyewole Sanusi manages the operations of Konto Microinsurance Limited, focusing on product development and market expansion to deliver accessible insurance solutions for underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the business’s growth initiatives and operational management.
  • Develop and implement microinsurance strategies.
  • Ensure effective service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Konto Finance House Limited

Tolu Oralusi

Chairman

Role Overview

As Chairman of Konto Finance House Limited, Tolu Oralusi provides governance oversight, ensuring the company’s strategies align with the broader goals of Konto Financial Group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the direction of the finance house.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.
  • Guide the company’s board in strategic decision-making.

Adebayo Adesanya

Acting Managing Director/CEO

Role Overview

Adebayo Adesanya manages the day-to-day operations of Konto Finance House Limited, focusing on providing financial services, growing the business, and ensuring strong financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee lending, investment, and financial services.
  • Ensure effective risk management and operational excellence.
  • Develop new financial products to meet market needs.