By Ify Onye InvestAdvocate

Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-Skye Bank Plc Friday announced the appointment of Olatunde Ayeni as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank with effect from December 14, 2011.

This is coming on the heels of the retirement of the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Moronkeji Onasanya with effect from December 13 2011 having served for a maximum tenure of 12 years.

Also, retired is Adenike Adeniran, a non- Executive Director of Skye Bank with the same effect date of December 13 2011 having served on the Board of the Bank for a maximum of 12 years.  

Prior to Ayeni’s appointment as the new Chairman of Skye Bank, he was a Non-Executive Director of the Bank having been appointed in January 2008. He is a Legal Practitioner and an astute Entrepreneur.

Ayeni is the Principal Partner in the law firm of Legal Resources Alliance, which he started in 1994. He is also a Director in several blue chip companies with interests in Real Estate, Aviation and Maritime. He has attended several trainings and programs locally and internationally, including the Lagos Business School and the Harvard Business School, Boston, USA.

Ayeni has contributed immensely to the progress of the Bank in his role as member of the Board’s Credit, Risk Management, Nominations and Audit Committees. His appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors is a testament to his accomplishments, industry and dedication.