FirstBank Ghana has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of Titilayo Omotola Balogun as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer.
She takes over from Semiu Lamidi, who has transitioned into a new position within the broader FirstBank Group, in a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s financial leadership and long-term strategic direction.
Balogun joins the Ghanaian subsidiary from FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, bringing over 25 years of experience in commercial banking.
Her expertise spans financial and regulatory reporting, credit risk management, internal controls, procurement, banking operations, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
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According to the bank, she has a proven record of aligning financial and procurement strategies with corporate goals, promoting strong governance, transparency, and accountability.
She is also recognised for driving cost-efficiency measures, reinforcing risk management systems, and supporting digital transformation initiatives while nurturing high-performing, diverse teams.
Announcing the appointment, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank Ghana, Victor Yaw Asante, expressed confidence in her ability to advance the institution’s strategic ambitions.
He noted that her depth of experience in finance, operations, and risk management aligns with the bank’s vision and will help sustain excellence, growth, and innovation.
In her new role, Balogun will oversee financial operations, reporting, and strategic financial planning.
She is expected to play a central role in shaping the bank’s growth agenda, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring disciplined allocation of resources to priority initiatives.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Balogun holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School in the United Kingdom.
She has also completed executive education programmes, including the Advanced Management Programme at Lagos Business School and the Senior Management Development Programme at FirstBank.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, she is known for her advocacy in mentorship and leadership development, actively supporting initiatives that promote talent growth, diversity, and inclusion.
The bank stated that her appointment underscores its commitment to gender inclusion at senior decision-making levels, noting that empowering women in leadership enhances governance standards, innovation, and long-term institutional performance.
Married with three children, Balogun now assumes a pivotal role in steering FirstBank Ghana’s financial strategy amid increasing competition and regulatory oversight within Ghana’s banking industry.
