Dr. Peter Ashade, FCIB, is a distinguished corporate executive with over three and a half decades of experience in the financial services sector, including more than two decades in Chief Executive Officer roles. He is renowned for his expertise in execution, business transformation, organisational strategy and leadership.

He is currently the Group Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Group, a leading investment banking and financial services group listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Under his leadership, United Capital has continued to strengthen its position within Africa’s financial services landscape, with a growing Pan-African presence.

Prior to joining United Capital Group, Dr. Ashade served as the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Prudential Plc from 2006 to 2018, where he led the company through a significant transformation that culminated in its listing on the Nigerian Exchange, making it the only investor services company listed on the Exchange to date.

Dr. Ashade holds a BSc in Banking and Finance from Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), and an MSc in Finance from the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, the Institute of Capital Market Registrars and the Association of Enterprise Risk Management. He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, and an alumnus of Lagos Business School and the Global CEO Programme.

A Life Member and Fellow of CIBN, Dr. Ashade has contributed significantly to the development of the Institute over the years. His service includes membership of the Governing Council, leadership of the Membership Development and Services Committee, and several leadership positions within the CIBN Lagos State Branch, including Chairman from 2019 to 2023. During his tenure, the branch was recognised as the Institute’s Best Branch for four consecutive years.

In 2026, Dr. Ashade assumed office as the 2nd Vice President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, following his previous service as National Treasurer. In his current role, he brings his extensive corporate leadership experience, strategic insight and deep understanding of the financial services industry to the leadership of the Institute.

Dr. Ashade remains committed to advancing professionalism, ethical standards, leadership development and excellence within Nigeria’s banking and financial services industry, while contributing to the continued growth and relevance of CIBN.