Ayaba Ayo-Joseph is a seasoned ex-banker with a rich background in senior executive management roles. As an ethical board-level professional and transformational leader, Ayaba’s illustrious 26-year banking career equipped her with invaluable experience in driving strategic change through her entrepreneurial spirit, leadership acumen, and adept problem-solving skills.
Appointed as an Executive Director of Bank PHB by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ayaba played a pivotal role in steering the bank through challenging times, ensuring its continuity, and facilitating its eventual Bridging, Recapitalisation, and Sale. During her tenure, she held the position of ED Commercial Banking and served as a board member of seven non-banking subsidiaries, demonstrating her multifaceted expertise and commitment to regulatory compliance.
Highly adaptable, service-driven, and diligent, Ayaba has a proven track record of achieving and surpassing objectives. Her passion for developing both individuals and organisations is evident in her current role as a Consultant specialising in process reengineering and private wealth management. Leveraging her extensive corporate management, commercial, and leadership experience, Ayaba provides strategic direction to organisations seeking growth and transformation, empowering them to achieve profitability and sustainability.
Ayaba’s dedication extends beyond professional realms into social and community initiatives. She serves as Chairperson of the Ebola Containment Trust Fund, a private sector initiative aimed at supporting the Nigerian government’s efforts during the Ebola pandemic. Additionally, she contributes her expertise to various advisory committees, including the Lagos City Council Advisory Committee and the Apapa Local Government Residential Development Committee.