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Tella Fatai

Chief Operating Officer, The Alternative Bank

Sterling Financial Holdings Company•Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Experience20+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I embody the essence of a Fluid Careerist, navigating through life by harnessing diverse experiences, skills, roles, and engagements across various organizations. My journey is fueled by relentless curiosity, a deep-seated passion for excellence, and a continuous quest for self-awareness. While I may not claim expertise in any one area, I strive to maintain a broad and versatile skill set.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jul 2023–Present· 3 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Operating OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2023–Present
  • Mar 2016–Jul 2023· 7 yrs 4 mos
    • Chief Data Officer
      2018–Jul 2023
    • Group Head, Enterprise Quality Assurance
      Mar 2016–Dec 2017
  • Mar 2015–Dec 2015· 9 mos
    • Head, IT Operations
      Mar 2015–Dec 2015
  • Apr 2012–Mar 2015· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Head, e-banking operations
      Aug 2012–Mar 2015
    • Head,Projects, Service Bank
      Apr 2012–Aug 2012
  • Mar 2010–Mar 2012· 2 yrs
    • Head, Project Management, Technology
      Oct 2010–Mar 2012
    • Head, Ops Control
      Mar 2010–Oct 2010
  • May 2007–Mar 2008· 10 mos
    • MIS/Strategy
      May 2007–Mar 2008
  • Feb 2007–Mar 2009· 2 yrs 1 mo
    • Assistant Manager
      Feb 2007–May 2008
  • Feb 2006–Dec 2009· 3 yrs 10 mos
    • Project Manager, Information Technology
      Feb 2007–Dec 2009
    • Operations Strategist
      Feb 2006–May 2007
  • Feb 2006–Feb 2007· 1 yr
    • Head Office Operations
      Feb 2006–Feb 2007
  • Feb 2006–2007· 11 mos
    • Manager, Quality Assurance
      Feb 2006–2007

Education

Oxford Executive Leadership Programme

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Executive Education

Transforming Business with Artificial Intelligence

INSEAD

Executive Education

DIGITAL DISRUPTION: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES

University of Cambridge

Executive Education

Leading in Disruptive Times

INSEAD

Executive Education

Business Analytics- Identifying and Capturing Value Through Data

Columbia Business School

Business Analytics

Decision Making Using Data

University of Cambridge

Business Analytics

Specialization Certificate

The Wharton School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

University of Lagos

Master's degree

Construction Management

University of Lagos

Bachelor's degree

Building

University of Lagos

Foundation in Islamic Banking and Finance

Certificate Islamic Finance Analyst

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Tella Fatai
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

16 of 16 skills
Service DeliveryChange ManagementProject ManagementCommunicationManagementDigital StrategyBusiness AnalysisAnalysisAccountingAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningBudgetsTeam ManagementBankingWritten CommunicationDelegation