Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has confirmed the appointment of Ms Jumoke Olaniyan as its Group Chief Strategy Officer as part of efforts to strengthen its executive leadership and drive strategic growth.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Group said the appointment would support its next phase of expansion and digital transformation, while enhancing product innovation and broader market development across its integrated operations.
In her new role, Olaniyan will oversee enterprise-wide strategy formulation and execution, with a mandate to deepen market liquidity, expand innovative product offerings, broaden investor participation and enhance long-term stakeholder value.
The Group described the position as central to improving cross-functional alignment and organisational effectiveness as it advances its integrated market infrastructure model. It added that the development reflects a commitment to disciplined strategy execution, strong governance and sustainable value creation.
NGX Group noted that the appointment also underscores deliberate efforts to broaden executive representation and strengthen leadership capacity, ensuring women continue to play influential roles in shaping Nigeria’s capital markets.
Prior to joining NGX Group, Olaniyan held senior leadership roles at FMDQ Group and FDHL Group, where she contributed to business development, market expansion and product innovation across fixed income, currencies and derivatives markets.
With more than two decades of experience in financial markets, consulting and banking, she brings expertise in market structure, stakeholder engagement and enterprise transformation. Olaniyan holds a degree in Accounting and an MBA from INSEAD.