Christiana Ekaete Olaoye
Christiana Ekaete Olaoye is a Nigerian banking executive who has worked in the banking and financial services sector in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. She served as managing director and chief executive officer of Energy Commercial Bank (formerly Energy Bank Ghana).[1][2]
Career
Olaoye has worked in banking and financial services across multiple countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Ghana. In April 2016, she joined Energy Commercial Bank as managing director and chief executive officer, where she oversaw the bank's operations and strategic development.[3][4]
Recognition
During her tenure in Ghana, Olaoye received several professional recognitions related to leadership in the banking sector. In 2016, she was named among the Top 50 Corporate Women Leaders in Ghana by The African Network of Entrepreneurs (TANOE) through its WomanRising initiative.[1][5]
She was also recognized as Business Leader of the Year in the Banking and Finance category for West Africa at the West Africa Business Excellence Awards.
Other recognitions attributed to her include the Most Outstanding Foreign Banking Executive Award at the Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards and the Women Development Award, an initiative associated with UNESCO.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Energy Commercial Bank CEO adjudged Business Leader of the year". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ a b "Energy Bank MD Grabs 'Outstanding' Award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "Energy Bank CEO Wins Award". DailyGuide Network. 2018-05-24. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Liyonzy (2016-10-05). "The Managing Director of PDA Among Top 50 Women Corporate Leaders in Ghana - (PDA)". pdaghana.com. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ "Energy Bank CEO gets Corporate Women Leaders award - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2026-03-13.