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NOVA Bank has announced the appointment of David Isiavwe as Executive Director, Operations and Information Technology, and Chinwe Iloghalu as Executive Director, Institutional and Commercial Banking. These strategic appointments come as part of the Bank’s continued expansion following its recent transition to a national commercial bank.
David Isiavwe, with over 30 years of experience in both domestic and international banking, will lead NOVA’s Operations and IT division. His impressive credentials include a Ph.D. in Accounting and being a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria (FCIN). Dr. Isiavwe is also certified in numerous IT and security disciplines, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CDPSE. A key figure in digital transformation, he chairs the Information Security Society of Africa, Nigeria (ISSAN) and the Audit Committee of the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS). His appointment aligns with NOVA’s vision to drive its technology-forward phygital banking model.
Chinwe Iloghalu, a seasoned banking professional with close to 30 years of experience, will head Institutional and Commercial Banking. Her expertise spans corporate, commercial, and digital banking, and she has consistently delivered sustainable value across key industries, including energy. A Fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration (FICA), she holds an MSc in Media and Communications and an MBA, having completed executive programs at Oxford, Harvard, and Wharton. Iloghalu will be central to enhancing the bank’s commercial banking strategy.
Phillips Oduoza, Chairman of NOVA Bank, remarked, “David’s expertise in technology and Chinwe’s strong business acumen and relationship management will propel NOVA’s growth and transformation into a formidable player in the banking industry. Their deep understanding of digital and electronic banking will be crucial to our phygital experience, which combines the best of both physical and digital worlds.”
These appointments underscore NOVA’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, as the Bank enhances its position in the Nigerian banking sector through its cutting-edge phygital model.
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