Greenwich Holdings appoints Samson Ariyibi as Group MD

Greenwich Holdings Limited (GHL) has appointed Mr. Samson Oyewale Ariyibi as its first Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.

The appointment comes as the company prepares to formally launch operations under its newly approved holding-company structure.
Board Chairman, Mr. Kayode Falowo, said the choice of Ariyibi reflects the Board’s commitment to strong corporate governance and experienced strategic leadership as Greenwich Holdings enters its next growth phase.

Mr. Ariyibi brings over 34 years of executive leadership in financial services, insurance, pensions and conglomerate management. He is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished finance professionals with a proven track record in complex financial restructurings and holding-company transitions.

He joins Greenwich Holdings from First HoldCo Plc (formerly FBN Holdings Plc), where he served as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer. During his 11-year tenure at First HoldCo, which began in 2013 as one of the pioneer executives, Mr. Ariyibi played a pivotal role in designing and implementing the financial holding company structure mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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Prior to First HoldCo, he was Group Chief Financial Officer at Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), where he led a successful corporate turnaround. His earlier career includes senior finance leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, Wema Bank, UBA (formerly Standard Trust Bank), FCMB (formerly First Atlantic Bank) and Pensions Alliance Limited.

Mr. Ariyibi started his professional journey in 1991 at Ernst & Young and later moved to Price Waterhouse (now PwC) in 1996, where he built a reputation for analytical rigor and diligence.
He has also served on several boards within the First HoldCo Group and other organisations.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Ariyibi said he was honoured to lead Greenwich Holdings at this transformative stage and looked forward to working with the Board and management team to deliver sustainable value for all stakeholders.