Our Team

MBA, BBA (Marketing) – CHAIRMAN/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A business management professional, a seasoned banking and marketing practitioner who has worked in FMCG, Financial Services and served at board level in a number of companies.

Adeyinka worked in SC Johnson & Son Inc. (Johnson Wax) in the US and Nigeria, International Merchant Bank (First National Bank of Chicago) Oceanic Bank International Plc (Now Ecobank) and United Bank for Africa Plc.

Ade has established a solid track record in the retail credit business with landmark achievements in product development, loan portfolio growth and credit risk management.

He founded Hebron Limited as a training and consulting outfit in 2011.

He served as Non-Executive Chairman of Wema Bank Plc from 2012 until 2017 and played a leading role in the transformation of the bank including; the re-capitalization of the bank, the return to profitability, the re-branding of Wema Bank, the upgrade from a regional banking licence to a national license and the launch of Alat, Africa’s first fully digital bank. Ade also served as a non-executive director on the board of eTranzact International Plc, a leading payment and switching company.

Ambassador Asekun served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada from 2017 to 2023. In this role he worked hard to deepen commercial ties between Nigeria and Canada, fostered collaboration between Nigerian and Canadian institutions of higher learning. He also pursued a vibrant cultural diplomacy agenda.

He has built and nurtured a number of cohesive and effective teams in the various organizations with a strong focus on helping individual employees realise their potential. He has won a number of awards over time among which are; The CEO’s award for product innovation in the development of two consumer loan products at the United Bank for Africa Plc and the CEO’s award for Best Product Manager at the same bank. As High Commissioner to Canada, Ambassador Asekun won “The Ambassador of the year award for West Africa in 2020 and 2022.

ASSOCIATE

IGHO is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, trained by Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, the fastest growing team of elite coaches in the world. He is also a Chartered Accountant, Tax Administrator, Author, and Advisor.

Igho is best known as a ‘Change Agent’ because his parleys and training interventions often bring about immediate changes/long-lasting positive results. This is in line with his personal Mission Statement: “continuous self-improvement to impact others, creating in them an awareness that life is worth living”.

Igho has led and participated in several projects on development of Corporate Strategic Plans, Organizational Designs, Tax Administration, Process Re-engineering, Business Start-ups, Service Charter, Management Retreats, Human Capital Management, Leadership Training, and Performance Improvement for various Organizations in both private and public sectors of the economy.

Igho is an Accounting graduate and a Chartered Accountant-a Fellow of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN). He holds two Masters Degrees (MBA and MMP); an alumnus of Haggai Leadership Institute Singapore; and member of several professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) where he is a fellow and was a member of the Governing Council.

Igho was a staff of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for 13 years, where he Headed LIRS Staff Training School for 8 years and trained over 2,500 staff on professional and soft skill courses. He also worked as Assistant Director in the Directorates of Personal Income Tax and Tax Audit respectively. Furthermore, Igho served as the LIRS Service Delivery Director, with LIRS winning several awards for service delivery improvement.

He was exposed extensively to several programs on Banking, Financial Services, Managerial Psychology and Human Capital Management while working for several Financial Institutions for about sixteen years before going into full time Consultancy services.

Presently, Igho is the convener of Leadership and Business Success Workshop for CEOs, top Executives, and Business Owners, which holds bi-monthly, at Lagos Mariott Hotel, Ikeja GRA. He is also the co-founder of ROHI Consulting, a thriving Management, Financial Services, Learning and Development company based in Lagos State, Nigeria.

MBA (Marketing), BA (Economics) – DIRECTOR

Accomplished Underwriter with more than seven years of experience in insurance industry, proven ability to establish and maintain profitable relationships with independent agents, and thorough knowledge of underwriting and insurance processes with Allied Insurance, a Nationwide Company and USAA.

Yemi has successfully managed relationships with Insurance Agents and helped maintain a profitable book of business for both the agent and the Insurance Company.

He has helped boost agencies’ policies in force counts and ensured an increase in annual revenue, while managing a high net worth clientele, and devising solutions for their complex insurance needs.

Yemi’s titles have included:

Claims Representative at Allied Insurance

Senior Personal Lines Underwriter at Allied Insurance

 

Notable involvements

Acting Manager for CA Bay Area Insurance Team, Allied Insurance

Assisted in Manager Audits for CA Bay Area Insurance Team, Allied Insurance

Co-Facilitator for the Agency Partnership Initiative, Allied Insurance

Conducted Job Fairs on behalf of Allied Insurance on college campuses in CA

Coordinator on fundraising efforts for JDRF (Junior Diabetes Research Fund) at Allied Insurance

Conducted seminars at Insurance Agencies to introduce new products on behalf of Allied

Won several Underwriter appreciation awards for agency management at Allied Insurance

Manager on duty for Offshore Operations (Chennai India), USAA P&C Insurance Group

ASSOCIATE

Adegoke Omotola, MCIPM, is the CEO of 1st Degree Consulting and a renowned figure in the field of business and personal development. With a background in banking at UBA Plc and Fidelity Bank Plc, Adegoke brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a consultant and trainer.

As an accomplished author, Adegoke has penned two highly regarded books, “Customer Retention: An Experiential Approach” (May 2009) and “Practical Selling Skills” (May 2013), showcasing his deep knowledge and understanding of customer service and sales.

Adegoke is a sought-after keynote speaker, regularly sharing his insights and empowering individuals and organizations across various industries. He is a trusted trainer, delivering impactful programs and workshops on topics such as world-class customer service, business etiquette, personal grooming, and professional selling skills through Udemy Online Portal.

With an impressive educational background, Adegoke holds a Finance degree from the University of Lagos (1992), a Masters Degree in Property Valuation and Law from City University Business School, London (1997), and an MBA in Management from the University of Lagos (2000). He is also certified in customer service training by the Service Quality Institute, Minnesota, USA (2011), legacy training by the Zig Ziglar Incorporation, Dallas, Texas, USA (August 2013), and as a coach, trainer, and speaker by the John Maxwell Team (August 2016).

Adegoke is the host of the engaging podcast, “Leadership Talk with Adegoke,” where he shares valuable insights and interviews prominent figures in leadership. He is a full member of The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management and serves as a speaker for Conference Speakers International and Speakers Inc in South Africa. Recognized for his contributions to the speaking industry, he became a Fellow of the Professional Speakers Society of Nigeria in June 2019.

Passionate about giving back, Adegoke actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs through his involvement with FATE Foundation. He also serves as a public speaker and life coach, helping individuals unlock their potential and achieve personal and professional growth.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Adegoke finds joy in his role as a devoted husband and father