Engineering in Applied Operation Research from Cornell University, a Master of Business Administration with Honours from Rollins College, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
Olusegun Alebiosu was appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank of Nigeria Limited in June 2024. In addition to this role, he serves as a Non-Executive Director of FirstBank UK, further solidifying his leadership presence across the group’s international operations.
With over 28 years of experience in the Banking and Financial Services industry, Olusegun has demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership in various roles. Between 2016 and 2024, he served as Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer at FirstBank. His professional experience spans various disciplines, including credit risk management, financial planning and control, trade, corporate and commercial banking, agriculture financing, oil and gas, transportation (aviation and shipping), and project financing.
An accomplished academic, Olusegun is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, where he completed the Advanced Management Program and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations and Personnel Management and a master’s in international law and diplomacy from the University of Lagos. Additionally, he earned a master’s degree in development studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Beyond the boardroom, Olusegun is an avid golfer and adventurer. He is happily married and a proud father, balancing his professional achievements with a fulfilling personal life.