By Juliet Ebirim

Ademola Akogun is stepping into a defining moment in his career, following his appointment as Managing Director, Investment Banking at Zedcrest Group.

The appointment, approved by the company’s Board, comes on the heels of Zedcrest securing its Issuing House license. For Akogun, it places him at the centre of a new phase for the firm, where deal-making, advisory, and capital structuring are expected to play a more prominent role.

Announced at a press conference in Lagos by Group Managing Director Adedayo Amzat, the decision is still subject to regulatory approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Yet, even at this stage, it reflects a level of confidence in Akogun’s track record and industry grounding.

With over a decade of experience, Akogun’s career has moved across some of the more technical corners of finance; spanning infrastructure funding, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate advisory. Before joining Zedcrest, he served as Head of Financial Advisory and Debt Solutions at Quest Merchant Bank Limited.

His earlier roles trace a steady climb through Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. At EverCorp Industries, he worked as Vice President, Investment and then at Vetiva Capital Management, where he rose to Senior Analyst within two years. Akogun also spent time at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC Nigeria)..

Academically, he holds both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Economics from the University of Lagos, with further executive training from Lagos Business School and Bocconi University.