Fimc Gerald Erih

Gerald Erih FCA is a seasoned professional in the financial services industry with 21 years of experience.

After training and qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst & Young, Gerald spent two decades in the banking sector, gaining expertise in various fields such as internal control, audit, compliance, credit risk management, project finance, commercial banking, and more.

In recent years, he has developed a keen interest in fintech, digital start-ups, and global financial trends, which led him to complete the Oxford Fintech Programme at Said Business School in 2019.

Outside of work, Gerald enjoys spending time with family, mentoring, reading, following football, exploring digital marketing, traveling, staying fit, listening to gospel music, and watching movies.

His educational background includes a certification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a course in Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland, and a B.Sc. in Accounting from Ambrose Alli University.

Gerald's professional experience includes roles at Zenith Bank Plc, where he served as a Manager/Branch Manager, Deputy Manager in Infrastructure & Power Sector Project Finance, Assistant Manager in Credit Risk & Loan Management, as well as various other banking officer positions, and he also co-founded BrandDirect.

Overall, Gerald Erih FCA is a versatile professional with a deep understanding of traditional banking practices and a keen eye on emerging trends in fintech and digital innovation.