Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Kennedy Onuwa Okwudili as an Executive Director, with effect from May 1, 2026.
Newsonspot reports that the appointment reflects the bank’s strong tradition of nurturing and promoting talent from within, while further reinforcing its executive leadership team.
Mr. Okwudili brings over 25 years of extensive banking experience, having built a distinguished career across key areas such as credit and marketing, treasury, compliance, and operations. Over the years, he has served in various strategic roles across multiple regions and departments within the bank.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri, obtained in 1998 with a Second Class Upper division. He further earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2008, and later a Master of Science in Accounting from Veritas University, Abuja, in 2021.
A highly respected professional, Mr. Okwudili is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
In addition to his academic and professional achievements, he has participated in several prestigious executive education programmes both locally and internationally. These include the Senior Leadership Development Programme at Lagos Business School, the Corporate Directorship Programme at Harvard Business School, and the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.
Beyond his corporate career, he currently serves as the President of the Catholic Bankers Association of Nigeria (CBAN) and is also a member of the Noble Order of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI).
His appointment is expected to further strengthen Zenith Bank’s leadership capacity and drive its continued growth and excellence in the banking sector.
