First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Oluyinka Johnson as a Non-Executive Director, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The move is aimed at bolstering the bank’s board diversity and enhancing its strategic leadership capabilities.
Ms. Johnson brings over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and leading strategic initiatives across the financial and business sectors.
Her distinguished career includes leadership roles at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd, where she served as Group Head of First Shared Services (FSS) Banking Operations and Head of Corporate Transformation.
In these roles, she oversaw multiple operational units, championed automation, and led process optimization efforts.
Prior to her tenure at First Bank, Ms. Johnson co-founded and served as Managing Partner of Integrated Business Strategies, advising top-tier financial institutions on strategy development, corporate transformation, performance optimization, and organizational restructuring. Early in her career, she worked as a Development Engineer in the pharmaceutical sector in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
A WimBoard Fellow, Ms. Johnson is noted for her commitment to corporate governance, innovation, and the advancement of women in leadership.
She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of South Bank, London, and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, USA.
The FCMB Board of Directors welcomed her appointment, noting that her expertise in governance, transformation, and operational excellence will provide fresh perspectives as the bank continues its focus on sustainable growth and value creation for stakeholders.
Ms. Johnson’s addition to the board reflects FCMB’s ongoing commitment to a robust governance framework, inclusive leadership, and responsible banking practices, reinforcing its position as a leading innovator in Nigeria’s financial sector.