APPOINTMENT OF NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – BLOOM BANK AFRICA SIERRA LEONE

Freetown, Sierra Leone – June 12, 2025

The Board of Directors of Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Oluwole Shodiyan as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, effective June 12, 2025. He takes over from Mr. Ndubuisi Ejiofor.

Mr. Shodiyan is a banking professional with over 20 years of experience across corporate banking, credit, and relationship management. He has held leadership roles in both West and East Africa, including most recently serving as Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, Uganda.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Ondo State University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and has attended professional development programs at institutions such as Lagos Business School, University of Michigan, and McKinsey.

The Board welcomes Mr. Shodiyan to Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone and looks forward to working with him to continue advancing the bank’s goals and delivering value to all stakeholders.

For and on behalf of the Board of Directors

Aminata Kamara (Ms.)

Chairperson, Board of Directors

Bloom Bank Africa Sierra Leone Limited

For media inquiries, please contact:

Info_sl@bloombankafrica.com

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