Osime, a seasoned legal practitioner and corporate governance expert, has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the bank’s board since November 2019. She has previously chaired key board committees, including the Human Resources and Sustainability Committee, as well as the Governance, Nomination, and Remuneration Committee, where she played a central role in leadership development and sustainability initiatives.
Her career also includes board roles at Coronation Insurance Plc, Coronation Life Insurance Company Ltd, and Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank Limited). She currently serves as a Director at Ebudo Trust Limited and is a Partner at McPherson Legal Practitioners, where she advises on corporate and commercial legal matters.
In commenting on her appointment, Group Chairman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede described Osime as “a principled and experienced leader with a deep understanding of the bank’s strategy and values,” adding that her leadership will help the bank continue to deliver sustainable value to shareholders and stakeholders.
Usoro, who has been praised for his exemplary leadership, will remain part of the Access family even after his retirement.
Osime’s academic credentials include a law degree from the University of Benin and a Master of Laws in Commercial and Corporate Law from the London School of Economics. She has also participated in executive education programmes at INSEAD, IMD, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, underscoring her commitment to global best practices.