Andrew Otike-Odibi a distinguished chartered accountant and seasoned financial executive, currently serving as the Chairman of Core Trust and Investment Limited. He was the Group Managing Director of C&I Leasing Plc, a position he held from 2016 – 2020.

Andrew joined C&I Leasing in 1998 as a Senior Manager, bringing extensive banking experience from his previous role as a Branch Manager at Diamond Bank Plc. His expertise and leadership earned him a place on the company’s board in 2007, and under his stewardship as Group Managing Director, C&I Leasing has experienced significant growth across its business support services in Nigeria and Ghana.

A highly respected leader in the financial sector, Andrew has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Nigeria’s top 25 CEOs in the 2019 and 2020 editions of the BusinessDay CEO Awards.

Mr. Otike-Odibi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin. He is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria.