Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, OON[1] (born July 28, 1964) is the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc.
Additionally, she recently completed a Diploma program in Organizational Leadership at Said Business School, Oxford University, UK.
She has been instrumental in structuring complex transactions across various sectors including Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Aviation, Real Estate, and Export.
[12][13] Passionate about innovation and technology, Onyeali-Ikpe has spearheaded initiatives such as PayGate Plus, an online payment platform, and the Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FITCC) aimed at supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) globally[citation needed] In recognition of her leadership, Onyeali-Ikpe has received several awards including The Banker of the Year 2022 at the 14th Leadership Annual Conference,[14] Best Banking CEO Nigeria 2023 in the 2023 Global Banking & Finance Awards,[15] 2023 Top 25 CEOs in Nigeria at the BusinessDay Awards,[16] and Banker of the Year 2022 at the Champion Newspapers’ Awards of the Year 2022[17] She also received acknowledgment from the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) for her role in restructuring the former Enterprise Bank.
As an Executive Director, she oversaw operations in the Lagos and southwest regions, managing the Retail and SME divisions.