Goddy Egene
The Board of Directors of Chams Plc has announced key appointments into its group operations to strengthen efforts aimed at expanding its business solutions and offerings to larger markets.
The appointments are also to meet shareholders’ expectations and deliver long-term value which is fundamental to the company’s business growth and financial sustainability.
Mayowa Olaniyan, a finance and management expert with over 27-years’ experience that spans across finance, audit, automobile, and technology, has been appointed Managing Director/CEO of Chamsmobile Limited.
Until her appointment, Olaniyan oversaw Chams Plc’s finance, strategy and services as Executive Director. She also drove the financial and business strategy that shot the Chams Group back to profitability. Prior to that role, she served as the Chief Strategist and Financial Officer.
A chartered accountant of repute, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), global body for professional Accountants, Mayowa holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, UK. She has a degree in Applied Accounting and post graduate diploma from Oxford Brooks University, UK.
Also, Kayode Akomolafe has been appointed Executive Director, Chamsmobile Limited. Before his appointment, he was the Chief Operating Officer, Chams Plc. He is an accomplished professional in project management with over 20 years experience in diverse field which include Identity management, solution design, system architect, customer service, IT operations and infrastructure.
He holds a bachelor of Technology from Federal University of Technology Akure, he also holds a Master Degree in Information System Technology from University of Liverpool, UK as well as Executive MBA from Lagos Business School.
In the same, Patricia Duru has resumed as the new Group Chief Financial Officer of Chams Plc with effect from March 8, 2021. Prior to joining Chams Plc, she served as Chief Financial Officer of Interconnect Clearinghouse Nigeria Limited where she played a pivotal role in the financial growth of the business as well as significantly improving shareholder value over the last five years. Duru will support the board in driving the Group’s strategic vision and harnessing greater wealth-building opportunities for shareholders.
