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GTBank, CEO, win 2013 award for best bank, banker

By on September 17, 2013

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc emerged winner of the ‘2013 Best Banking Group – Nigeria’ in the 2013 Annual World Finance Banking Awards, 2013, with the judges saying the bank scored high in innovation and product offering in the financial services industry.

Other criteria included “regional reach to cover high growth markets, significant proof of continuous development, good Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility.”

In the words of the organisers, “we rely on reader insight and experience to provide nominations to the judging panel, and we relish hearing about new experts and burgeoning markets. Our award programmes are tailored to provide a comprehensive analysis of the very best in each market”. World Finance cited GTBank’s clearly defined customer centric strategy dedicated to improving the client experience, innovative financing solutions tailored to client needs, investments in new technology, and unique industry specialisation as important factors in winning this award.

According to World Finance, Segun Agbaje, GTB’s managing director and chief executive has won the coveted “Banker of the Year – Africa 2013. This category was one of the most sought after categories in the 2013 Banking Awards, however someone has to win and the judging panel confirmed that Mr. Agbaje is at the vanguard of African Banking and has deservedly earned the reputation and recognition as a truly accomplished and highly respected Banker, locally and internationally.

Agbaje’s first class commitment to leading an efficient institution has ensured that GTBank maintains higher margins and the lowest cost to income ratio amongst its peers, despite a relatively smaller branch network when compared to its peers in the country.

According to World Finance, “Our judging panel boasts over 230 years of financial and business journalism, supported by a research team that works round the clock to ensure our award winners are the most deserving in their sector”.

Also commenting on the bank’s award, Agbaje said: “We are proud to receive this award and are delighted that our performance over the years has earned global recognition. Segun Agbaje attributed the Bank’s achievements to the loyalty of its customers and the commitment of its employees, who constantly strive to give 100% above customer expectations every single time.

“We are a Proudly African and Truly International Institution and we are committed to the ideal that our stakeholders should be better off for partnering with us. This principle influences our operations, products, style of service delivery and corporate culture’.

Agbaje also emerged the 2013 Banker of the Year – Africa at the event, for achieving the most with regards to innovation, profitability and sustainability of their organisation. The award also takes into recognition an individual that has been an influential and inspirational leader, has overseen strong financial performance for his organization and has successfully guided his institution to new heights in its industry.

 

 

[Daily Independent]