Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Kennedy Okwudili as an Executive Director, effective May 1, 2026.
The bank disclosed this in a corporate filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Tuesday, noting that the appointment reflects its long-standing tradition of grooming leaders from within the organisation.
According to the bank, the move is expected to further strengthen its executive management team and support its strategic growth objectives.
Okwudili holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, where he graduated in 1998 with a Second Class Upper Division. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Ahmadu Bello University in 2008, and a Master of Science in Accounting from Veritas University Abuja in 2021.
With over 25 years of banking experience, Okwudili has built expertise across key areas including credit, marketing, treasury, compliance, and operations.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
Zenith Bank stated that his appointment underscores its commitment to maintaining strong leadership and sustaining operational excellence through experienced professionals within its ranks.
