Yinka Sanni
Yinka Sanni | |
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| Born | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Executive |
| Known for | Group Executive at Standard Bank Group; former CEO of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC |
Olayinka "Yinka" Omotosho Sanni holds the position of Group Executive at Standard Bank Group, which is based in South Africa. He has formerly been the CEO for Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group and also led Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC as its Chief Executive Officer.
Early life and education
Sanni was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. He completed a Bachelor of Agriculture degree specializing in Agricultural Economics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1987. Additionally, he obtained an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University and attended executive education courses at both Harvard Business School and The Wharton School. He is recognized as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria.
Career
Starting his professional journey in 1990, Sanni joined Investment Banking & Trust Company Limited (IBTC) in Lagos. After IBTC merged with two commercial banks in 2005 to establish IBTC Chartered Bank and its subsequent acquisition by Standard Bank Group in 2007, the entity was renamed Stanbic IBTC. Over a span exceeding three decades, he has occupied various senior roles spanning retail banking, wholesale banking, and asset management sectors. Sanni was the inaugural CEO of both Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited and Stanbic IBTC Asset Management Limited. He ascended to the role of CEO at Stanbic IBTC in January 2017. Later, on 15 April 2021, he advanced to oversee Standard Bank’s operations across Africa, taking over from Sola David-Borha.
Family
He is married to Foluke Olabisi Sanni (née Banwo), who practices law and specializes in human resources. Together, they have two children.