Meet Our Founder
Ademola Fagbelu, MBA, FCIB
Managing Director / CEO
Self-Motivated and Strategically Focused Leader
Ademola Fagbelu
MBA, FCIB
Years Experience
Fellow CIBN
Banking Leader & Entrepreneur
Ademola Fagbelu began his banking career in 1998 as a Treasury Officer at Equity Bank Limited. He holds BSc (Hons.) Agricultural Economics (Second Class Upper) from University of Ibadan, an MBA, and is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB).
With 27 years' banking experience spanning Treasury Management, Branch Management, Regional Management, and Commercial Banking across Equity Bank, Zenith Bank, Ecobank and First Bank.
Successfully transformed First Bank's loss-making South West 2 region into profitability within one year as Regional Manager. Currently leads DEMFAGBS Global Finance, providing micro credits and business solutions to communities in Magboro, Arepo, Ibafo, Mowe and surrounding areas.
Key Credentials
Career Journey
2025-Present
DEMFAGBS Global Finance & Co Ltd
Managing Director / CEO
- •Leading micro credits/loans for individuals, MSMEs and businesses
- •Serving Magboro, Arepo, Ibafo, Mowe communities
- •Banking & Finance consulting and business advisory services
2018-2025
First Bank
Principal Manager / Regional Manager
- •Regional Manager, South West 2 from December 2018
- •Turned loss-making region profitable within one year
- •Led strategic transformation through diligence and resourcefulness
2007-2018
Ecobank
Branch Manager / Area Manager
- •Overall Best Branch Manager, Ikeja Area (2007)
- •Deal of the Month Award (July 2005)
- •Exceptional leadership in branch management
2000-2007
Zenith Bank
Banking Officer
- •Most Outstanding Trainee (2000)
- •Built strong foundation in retail and commercial banking
1998-2000
Equity Bank Limited
Treasury Officer
- •Started banking career in treasury management
- •Developed core financial markets competencies
Core Expertise
Treasury Management
Expert in treasury operations and financial markets
Relationship Management
Proven track record in customer relationships and profitability
Regional Leadership
Successfully transformed entire regional operations
Banking Operations
Comprehensive expertise across retail and commercial banking
Risk & Audit
Strong background in risk management and audit
Debt Recovery
Specialized in debt management and recovery operations
Awards & Recognition
Top Performing Area Manager on Debit Card Issuance
Earned International E-Business training in South Africa
Overall Best Business Manager
Apapa Area, First Bank
Overall Best Branch Manager
Ikeja Area, Ecobank
Ecobank Deal of the Month Award
With MD's letter of commendation
Overall Best Student
CIBN Foundation Program
Most Outstanding Trainee
Zenith Bank comprehensive training
DEMFAGBS Global Finance Services
Specializing in micro credits/loans for individuals, MSMEs and businesses in Magboro, Arepo, Ibafo, Mowe and surrounding communities.
Financial Services
- • Micro credits & loans
- • Banking & Finance consulting
- • Business advisory services
- • Equity investment
Business Solutions
- • Business re-engineering
- • Debt management & recovery
- • Project finance
- • Property development
Founder's Message
"My 27-year banking journey from Treasury Officer to CEO has equipped me with deep insights into financial services. At DEMFAGBS Global Finance, we bridge the financial inclusion gap for underserved communities through comprehensive business solutions."
Ademola Fagbelu, MBA, FCIB
Managing Director / CEO