Adesola Adeduntan is Building Sequoia and Setting the Future of Private Financial Services

Adesola Adeduntan is making a decisive return to the financial sector with Sequoia Financial Services Limited, a firm designed to offer high-net-worth individuals and businesses exclusive financial advisory and investment solutions. This move comes less than a year after his departure as CEO of First Bank of Nigeria, where he led significant digital transformation, international expansion, and balance sheet restructuring.

Unlike many former banking executives who settle into passive advisory roles, Adeduntan is taking a more hands-on approach, leveraging his expertise in corporate finance, risk management, and strategic investment. Sequoia is not merely a financial firm, it is one with a promise to bridge the gap between traditional banking and tailored financial strategy.

A Calculated Response to Market Realities

Nigeria’s financial sector is undergoing structural shifts. Regulatory changes, currency fluctuations, and global economic headwinds have heightened the demand for specialized financial services. While large banks remain dominant, they often lack the flexibility to provide bespoke, high-level financial solutions to businesses navigating volatile markets.

Adeduntan’s experience at Citibank, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), and FirstBank uniquely positions him to fill this gap. During his tenure at FirstBank, he spearheaded efforts to stabilize the institution’s financial position while driving expansion across multiple African markets, the UK, and China. His deep understanding of capital structuring, financial risk, and international banking regulations makes Sequoia a well-timed entrant into Nigeria’s evolving financial landscape.

Sequoia as A New Model for Financial Advisory

Unlike commercial banks, which operate within strict regulatory frameworks that limit their ability to offer tailor-made financial services, Sequoia is structured to provide highly customized financial advisory, investment structuring, and capital optimization services. The firm is expected to focus on:

• Wealth Management & Investment Advisory: Helping high-net-worth clients and businesses optimize their capital.
• Corporate Finance Solutions: Advising on mergers, acquisitions, and capital restructuring.
• Risk Management & Strategy: Offering deep insights into financial risk mitigation and regulatory navigation.

For Nigerian businesses and investors seeking more than standard banking services, Sequoia presents a unique opportunity to access expertise that is both global in outlook and local in execution.

Adeduntan Adesola, A Leader Who Refuses to Stand Still

Adeduntan’s decision to build rather than retire sets him apart. After a successful tenure at FirstBank—where he led digital banking expansion, secured financial stability, and navigated complex regulatory landscapes—he is now charting his own path, free from institutional constraints.

His ability to anticipate and adapt to financial trends has already been proven, and Sequoia is the next stage of that evolution. As Nigeria’s financial sector continues to shift, Sequoia is set to become a key player in shaping how businesses and high-net-worth individuals manage their wealth and investments.