Aderonke Akinluyi is a distinguished Nigerian banker with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, encompassing Corporate and Investment Banking as well as Management Consulting. She currently serves as the Head of Business Development at the Bank of Industry (BoI), where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the bank’s mission to support industrial growth and development in Nigeria.

Throughout her career, Akinluyi has honed her expertise in business development, financial analysis, strategic planning, relationship management, and project management. Her professional journey includes significant roles at prestigious institutions such as Citibank Nigeria, Accenture Nigeria, First Bank, and FBN Quest Nigeria Limited, where she consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence and innovation.

In her current capacity at BoI, Akinluyi has been instrumental in facilitating substantial financial support to various sectors. Between 2015 and 2020, under her leadership, the bank disbursed approximately N969.7 billion in loans to over three million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and 653 large enterprises, thereby bolstering economic growth and job creation in Nigeria.

Beyond her professional achievements, Akinluyi is deeply committed to mentorship and entrepreneurial development. She has served as a mentor with FATE Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on fostering entrepreneurship, and volunteers her expertise across various platforms to nurture the next generation of business leaders.

Akinluyi’s educational background is as impressive as her professional trajectory. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Leeds. Further enhancing her professional credentials, she is a certified Project Management Professional, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and excellence.

Her multifaceted experience and unwavering commitment to the financial sector have not only contributed to the growth and stability of the institutions she has been part of but have also had a lasting positive impact on Nigeria’s economic landscape.