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David Ekpe

@davidekpe

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Managing Director driving P&L growth, portfolio optimisation and strategic investments.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles where I can drive strategic growth, optimise portfolios, raise capital, build high-performing teams, and lead digital transformation within a performance-driven, compliant culture.

I am a results-driven Managing Director with over 20 years of progressive leadership in banking and finance, specializing in P&L management, portfolio optimisation, and capital raising. I have led cross-functional teams, delivered consistent performance improvements, and overseen ₦15B+ in managed assets.

Throughout my career I secured major investments (₦850M+), achieved significant revenue and market-share growth, and implemented governance and risk frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable expansion. My approach blends data-driven strategy, digital transformation, and process automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

I build high-performing teams, forge strategic partnerships, and focus on measurable outcomes — from delivering 50%+ annual performance improvements to improving portfolio quality and opening new market segments. I am committed to driving long-term value and measurable business results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Managing Director

Current

Geis Ltd

Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Transformed company profitability with strategic growth initiatives, increasing revenue 35% over 3 years and securing ₦850M in partnerships to fund market expansion.

P&L management Capital Raising Strategic Growth Governance Risk Management Digital Transformation Process Optimization Stakeholder Management

General Manager

Geis Ltd

Feb 2017 - Mar 2021 (4 years 1 month)

Led day-to-day operations and data-driven growth strategies, driving 28% market share expansion and generating ₦450M+ in new business opportunities.

Operations Management Market Expansion Budgeting Financial Analysis Partnership Development Performance Management Strategic Planning

Branch Manager

FCMB

Jun 2008 - Jan 2017 (8 years 7 months)

Managed a ₦4.3B portfolio to #1 national ranking for best risk assets (2014), delivering consistent 50% annual performance improvements over eight years.

Portfolio Management Credit Risk Sales Marketing Team Leadership Asset Liability Management Performance Improvement Customer Acquisition & Compliance

Profit Centre Manager

FCMB

Feb 2008 - May 2008 (3 months)

Executed targeted sales strategies that increased profitability 35% within four months and expanded clientele by 28% while building a ₦180M risk assets portfolio.

Sales Strategy Client Acquisition Market Analysis Relationship Management Performance Tracking

Relationship Manager

First Bank

Oct 2002 - Jan 2008 (5 years 3 months)

Managed high-value client relationships generating ₦120M+ annual revenue and processed complex credit applications totaling ₦500M+ with a 95% approval success rate.

Client Relationship Management Credit Analysis Cross Selling Team Leadership Revenue Generation

Cash Officer

First Bank

Apr 2000 - Sep 2002 (2 years 5 months)

Managed daily cash operations processing ₦50M+ in transactions, supervised tellers to maintain 99.8% accuracy, and reduced processing time by 25% through improved protocols.

Cash Management Operations Team Supervision Process Improvement Reporting