Foster-Aileru Adewale

Head, Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management

Foster-Aileru Adewale is a distinguished financial sector expert with over 20 years of progressive experience spanning banking, insurance, and information and communications technology (ICT). Recognized for his visionary leadership and strategic acumen, he has made significant contributions across key areas such as business strategy planning and execution, financial planning, business intelligence, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, internal control, investor relations, performance management, business process re-engineering, information technology, and enterprise risk management.

Throughout his dynamic career, Mr. Adewale has held pivotal roles in some of the most prominent financial institutions, where he has consistently demonstrated his capacity to drive organizational growth and transformation: Cornerstone Insurance Plc as the Group Head, Strategy, Investor Relations, and Enterprise Risk Management for the group of companies; Union Bank of Nigeria Plc as Special Project Officer on Strategy Implementation reporting directly to the GMD/CEO; Oceanic Bank International (now Eco bank) as Business Process Manager /Performance Management; Skye Bank (now Polaris Bank) as IT System Administrator; and EIB International Bank as IT System/Network Engineer.

He joined FBS Reinsurance Limited as the Head, Strategy and Enterprise Risk Management.

His academic background is equally impressive, with a Master of Business Administration (Finance Specialization) from the University of Lagos, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic & Electrical Engineering (Second Class Upper) from Obafemi Awolowo University. He is a Project Management Professional, Microsoft Certified Professional, and ITIL Professional.

Foster-Aileru Adewale is celebrated for his transformational leadership, strategic foresight, and ability to inspire high-performance cultures within organizations. His career reflects a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. His multidisciplinary expertise enables him to navigate complex business environments, making him a thought leader in the financial sector.