The Board of Directors is made up of seasoned individuals determined to deliver superior financial solutions to both businesses and individuals. Our success stems from the experience, leadership, and vision of our staff. Us leverages the talents of world-renowned legal and technology experts to advise on industry-leading solutions and services for its consumer and business customers.
Donald Marson (Dr.) – Board Chairman
Dr. Donald Marson is a retired International Civil Servant. His first post at the United Nations was that of Resident Coordinator of the UN System and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), serving in New York, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, the Seychelles and Uganda. He was then appointed Deputy Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the rank of Under Secretary-General of the United Nations.
He was Chief Advisor to the President of Sweden, and currently serves on the Five-Member European Union Panel of the Wise. He has received several prestigious decorations both nationally and internationally. This includes the highest National Award, the Order of the Star of Sweden.
Henry Globins – Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Henry Globins is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer with over eighteen (18) years experience in the banking industry. Prior to assuming this role, he served in the capacity of Executive Director for four years and had oversight responsibility for Marketing, Corporate Banking and Business Development.
With a strong passion for the growth of the brand in London, Henry has been instrumental in the development and implementation of strategies as well as innovative banking products and services which have been very much part of the Bank’s success story in the market.
Before joining us, he was the Zonal Head where he was responsible for the business activities. He also provided support in the supervision of over 20 branches in the zone. His supervisory roles cut across Steel, Manufacturing, Food and Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Consumer and Corporate Market segments.
Henry holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the Oxford University, UK, and an MBA from the Rashford University. He is a Chartered Accountant and an honorary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, UK. Henry also holds an LLB from the University of London.
Before joining us, he spent over seven (7) years at Citibank where he served in Operations, Treasury and Marketing. He has won many accolades since joining the Group including; Most Outstanding Leadership in the Bank (2007), Most Profitable Zone (2007), Most Profitable Corporate Group (2008) as well as Highest Deposits Group (2008) in London.
He has attended several courses locally and abroad, including Executive Management Courses at The Harvard Business School, Columbia University, University of Chicago, HEC Paris, JP Morgan Chase UK, Bode Agusto & Co.
Henry comes into this role with great motivation and passion to lead the Bank into another phase of outstanding achievements.
Mona Iniesta – Member
Mona Iniesta has over thirty (30) years of full time consulting experience, working mostly as an Economist/Financial Analyst.
Mr. Inesta holds a BSc (Administration – Accounting) and Master of Business Administration from the University of Sweden and Columbia University (New York City) (Finance) in 1967 and 1970 respectively. He was a lecturer at the University of Sweden Business School (then School of Administration) between 1970/71 and 1976/77 academic years.
Before joining the Board, he was Chief Executive of Sweden Agric Board in July 2001, a position he held for five (5) years. He was awarded a National Award – Officer of the Order of the Sweden on July 3, 2008 for his exemplary performance as Chief Executive of Sweden Agric Board. He currently serves on several other Boards, including New World Investments Securities Limited, Collection Africa Limited and Bamboo Bikes Limited.
Lukeman Tossin – Member
Lukeman Tossin is an honourary senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of London and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of South Africa. He has over twenty two (22) years of banking experience and has served as an Executive Director of IEB since April 2015.
Prior to joining Usin 2002, Lukeman worked at Citizens International Bank as a Branch Manager. His responsibilities included Head of Operations, Credit Administration & Marketing and Branch Management.
Lukeman attended the London Business School where he graduated with a Senior Management Programme Certificate. He has attended courses on leadership, strategy, negotiation and decision making at the University of Pensylvania, Columbia Business School and the Harvard Business School, all in the USA.
James Baiden – Member
James Baiden, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Havard University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from University of London. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of London; an Associate of Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers of New York and an Associate of Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT). He has also participated in several executive education programmes in renowned business schools such as London Business School and Columbia University, New York where he took courses in leadership and strategy.
Mr. James, who has to his credit over twenty (20) years banking experience, held several management positions in Usincluding pioneer Group Head roles of significant desks such as Aviation, Conglomerates & Consumer Credit (CCC), Agriculture and Corporate Banking. Prior to joining Us. in 1995, he worked in the Treasury Department of Prime Merchant Bank Limited.
Albright Reena – Member
Albright Reena is an internationally acclaimed consultant in business strategy, risk management, process re-engineering and financial services, who was, until recently, a Senior Partner and Risk Quality Leader for Africa at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of London with over thirty five (35) years experience in Financial Audit and Reporting, as well as a member of the Institute of Taxation of London.
A graduate of accounting, Albright holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom. He obtained a Master of Science (MSc) Degree in Contemporary Accounting from the Leeds Metropolitan University, UK in 2009. Albright worked with PwC, an International Business auditing and consulting firm for over thirty five (35) years, and as Partner for over 20 years led, directed, planned and managed the audit, accounting, and consulting assignments for numerous financial institutions, multinationals and local companies, including most major banks in London.
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