Heirs Holdings Appoints Sola Yomi-Ajayi, Obinna Ufudo As Non-Executive Directors

Heirs Holdings, an African investment company, has announced the appointment of Mr. Obinna Ufudo and Ms. Sola Yomi-Ajayi as non-executive directors.

In a statement on Sunday, the investment company said the new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets.

According to Heirs Holdings, Yomi-Ajayi has over 30 years of experience in financial services, governance, regulatory engagement, and enterprise risk management.

“She previously served as an executive director of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and was CEO for UBA’s international business, as well as country CEO for UBA America,” the firm said.

“She also sits on the boards of UBA United Kingdom (UK), the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), and is a member of the OECD Blue Dot Network executive consultation group.

“She was previously a member of the Sub-Saharan Africa advisory committee of the US Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) and on the board of trustees of the Institute of International Banking (USA).

“Sola holds a master’s in business administration degree from Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University.

“She is a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (UK) and a member of the Association of MBAs.

“Additionally, she holds a corporate governance certificate from Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, and a leadership certificate from Harvard Business School.”

Heirs Holdings said Ufudo brings over 30 years of leadership experience across banking, investment, energy, and corporate transformation, having previously served as executive director and chief operating officer at the company.

“He served as president and group CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp), where he led a successful turnaround and executed the landmark acquisition of the Ughelli Power Plant,” the firm said.

“He is also the founder and chairman of Atiat Leasing Limited and co-founder and chairman of LoanBook Limited.

“Obinna holds advanced executive and postgraduate qualifications from Wharton School (AMP), University of Reading (MSc, Chevening scholar), and IESE Business School (executive MBA).

“He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.”

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, said the appointees’ depth of experience and track records will further support the company’s leadership in pan-African proprietary investment.