Access Bank Plc has appointed Dolapo Ogundimu, a seasoned Banker with over 25 years of high level professional banking experience as the Managing Director for its Ghana subsidiary with effect from March 5, 2012. The appointment is in line with the Bank’s strategy to build a sustainable African bank that delivers value to all stakeholders across all territories where it operates. With this appointment, Dolapo Ogundimu succeeds Yomi Akapo, who had served as Managing Director for Access Bank Ghana since 2010. Prior to his appointment, Dolapo served as a General Manager at Access Bank Plc, where he supported the integration process with Intercontinental Bank Plc, by overseeing key business development and marketing strategies. He has a strong track record in business combination, strategic planning, relationship management, credit analysis and marketing. The new MD is known to have pioneered successful start-ups including the Guaranty Trust Bank Ghana. Commenting on his appointment, Dolapo said “These are exciting times for our customers and partners in Ghana, as Access Bank’s growth and expansion strategy gains momentum through the merger with Intercontinental Bank. It will be one of the most rewarding periods for our stakeholders as we build on the strong risk management and service excellence culture of Access Bank Plc”. The Board Chairman for Access Bank (Ghana), Mr. Herbert Wigwe, said Dolapo’s appointment is timely as Access Bank seeks to establish itself amongst the leaders in the Ghanaian Banking sector. "With his extensive knowledge of the regional banking terrain and experience in building successful African Banks, Dolapo's contribution will be critical in achieving our strategic objective to rank amongst the top 5 banks in Ghana".