Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria

Kevin Ugwuoke is a distinguished banking professional with over three decades of experience and a solid academic foundation. Graduating with First Class Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1987, he pursued further education, earning both a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. Throughout his career, Kevin has demonstrated expertise in banking operations, business process reengineering, commercial and corporate banking, compliance, and risk management. At Citibank Nigeria, he rose to Vice President and Senior Credit Analyst, leading notable project finance transactions, including syndicated loans for giants in the Nigerian telecommunication industry. Kevin left significant marks in subsequent roles at Access Bank, UBA, and Mainstreet Bank (now Polaris Bank). Notably at Access Bank, he restructured credit risk management policies across multiple African countries, showcasing adeptness in navigating complex regulatory environments. Similarly, at UBA as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, he decentralized credit risk administration across Africa and enhanced risk governance structures. Currently serving as the Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer at Fidelity Bank Plc, his leadership has led to a notable growth in the loan portfolio, contributing to the bank's success and industry prominence, while maintaining robust risk governance processes, earning consistent positive regulatory ratings and international recognitions. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys diverse interests, ranging from reading and table tennis to technology and traveling. He also contributes to academic discourse through publications on banking risks and prospects. He is the current 1st Vice President of the Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria and is committed to advancing compliance and risk management in the banking sector.