Emerging Africa

Ms. Ada Ijara

CEO/MD

Ada possesses over 14 years’ experience spanning across roles in Treasury Marketing, Consumer Banking, Private Banking and Private Trust in notable institutions such as Fidelity Bank, Standard Chartered Bank Limited and United Capital PLC. As a trained lawyer and following several years working in various industries, she has a fresh, wholesome but analytical & thorough approach to issues of wealth creation, succession planning and wealth generational management for high and ultra-high net worth individuals. She has built an admirable track record in the execution of corporate strategies, customer and portfolio management.

Prior to her role at Emerging Africa Capital Group, she served as Head, Private Trust at United Capital Trustees - a member of the United Capital Group, focused on trust administration and investment management services. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy & Management, the Association of Investment Advisers & Portfolio Managers and Women in Finance NG. She is also a Chartered Wealth Manager and a fellow of the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM)