Remi was a General Manager with Zenith Bank Plc before joining First Bank in 2001 as a Deputy General Manager and Divisional Head of Corporate Planning and Group coordination with over-aching focus of turning First Bank into the "clear leader" of the Nigerian Financial landscape. He has in-depth knowledge and proven achievement in Corporate Strategy, Local and International Banking Operations, Trade Finance, Relationship Management and Credit Analysis.  He was once the Financial Controller and Chief Strategist of Zenith Bank.  His previous job experiences include a four-year stay with Arthur Andersen (now KPMG).  While there, he was responsible for Auditing, Consulting, Training and Development assignments in the Banking and Finance Group.  He also had a stint with PriceWaterhouse for 1½ years.  While in First Bank, he coordinated the Brand and strategic transformation of the Oldest Bank in West Africa.

Remi had participated in various courses and programmes in top rated business schools including Harvard, Stanford, INSEAD, Wharton and London Business School.  He is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School.  A member of Commonwealth Business Council and World Economic Forum.

Remi is an awardee of two prizes from the University of Ibadan, an ICAN prizewinner and NYSC merit Award recipient.  He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and the Institute of Directors of Nigeria.

Remi who hails from Ibadan, Oyo State; is blessed with a lovely wife and wonderful children.

Remi's personality traits include broad vision combined with a proactive, resilient approach and diplomacy.  He is of impeccable character, excellent carriage, wide social and business network.