Ayodele Olojede

Ayodele Olojede is the Chief Operating Officer of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) providing strategic leadership for initiatives that expand access to finance for MSMEs.
With over two decades of experience across leading financial institutions, including Wema Bank, Access Bank, and HSBC, she has driven business transformation, digital banking, and innovative financing solutions that expand access to capital for SMEs, women-owned businesses, and youth-led enterprises across Africa.
She holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and has received local and international recognition for her contributions to financial inclusion and MSMEs.