Where did Rolayo Akhigbe go to school?

Rolayo Akhigbe studied at University of Hull (MBA, Business Administration); University of Hull (BSc., Economics); University of Lagos.

Rolayo Akhigbe

Investor

Financial Institutions Sales Head Nigeria & Ghana at Citi Ventures · Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)

Nigeria

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David OglesbyunlockedRolayo: together at University of Hull (1998–1999)

×4Rolayo: together at Citi Ventures

Rolayo: together at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)

×6Rolayo: together at University of Lagos

About

Rolayo Akhigbe is Senior Vice President and Financial Institutions Sales Head for Nigeria and Ghana at Citi. With expertise in transaction banking, he has managed the development, sale, and implementation of financial institution and wholesale products including trade finance, collections, payments, and liquidity management. His experience also encompasses retail alternate channels, banking-as-a-service offerings, and technology ecosystem partnerships.

Experience

CitiFinancial Institutions Sales Head Nigeria & Ghanacurrent2025 — present
FCMBDivisional Head Transaction Banking2012 — 2024
FCMBVP Group Head Transaction Banking2009 — 2012
FCMB PlcVP Head of Sales2008 — 2009
Citibank NigeriaAssistant Vice President2000 — 2008

Skills & more

Transaction Banking4Trade Finance28

From Rolayo's professional profile.

Colleagues at Citi Ventures

Aditya J

Investment Analyst at Titan Capital

Allie Rozenblyum

Investor at Huntington Angels Network

Andrew Murray

Managing Director at Citi Ventures

Annisa Marsha

Investor at Citi Ventures

Arvind Purushotham

Head of Citi Ventures at Citi Ventures

Eva Akinwuntan

Investor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)

Gaurav Tewari

Investor at Omega Venture Partners

Jeff Flynn

Director at Citi Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rolayo Akhigbe?: Rolayo Akhigbe is Senior Vice President and Financial Institutions Sales Head for Nigeria and Ghana at Citi. With expertise in transaction banking, he has managed the development, sale, and implementation of financial institution and wholesale products including trade finance, collections, payments, and liquidity management. His experience also encompasses retail alternate channels, banking-as-a-service offerings, and technology ecosystem partnerships.
Where does Rolayo Akhigbe work?: Rolayo Akhigbe is Financial Institutions Sales Head Nigeria & Ghana at Citi Ventures.
Where did Rolayo Akhigbe go to school?: Rolayo Akhigbe studied at University of Hull (MBA, Business Administration); University of Hull (BSc., Economics); University of Lagos.

Same school

Also attended University of Hull38

David OglesbyCFO at Mosaic Ventures Stephan ChambersDirector, Marshall Institute at Houghton Street Ventures David HicksonChief Strategic Development Officer at Founders Factory Peter BarkleyPartner at WestBridge LLP Caroline TerryIndependent Non-Executive Director at Flow Traders Jane HolmesAssociate Director of Grants at Ufi VocTech Trust

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Also attended University of Lagos66

Subomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of Convoy Bade AlukoManaging Partner at WHC Dotun OlowoporokuManaging Partner at Ventures Platform Hafeez BakareHead, Finance and Fund Operations at Ventures Platform Pius BankongInvestment Associate at Oui Capital Franklin EbomahInvestment Manager at Chui Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at FCMB Plc4

Bukola SmithInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Dayo Bankole-HameedInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Yemi KeriInvestor at Rising Tide Africa (RTA)Ladi BalogunFounder at First City Monument Bank

Also worked at Citibank Nigeria1,369

Nina AchadjianInvestor at Index Ventures Rishi ModiInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)RustyAdvisor at Clear Ventures Kerry WongHead of Investor Relations at Pantera Capital Tori KorineInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners Ann PauloseSenior Investor Relations Associate at Greycroft

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