Parthian Partners bolsters board with appointment of development finance leader, Akintomide

Parthian Partners, Nigeria’s leading interdealer broker, has announced the appointment of Ms Cecilia Akintomide to its Board of Directors.

The move, it said, underscores the company’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Ms Akintomide brings a wealth of experience to the table with a distinguished career spanning development finance, corporate governance, law and general management. Her proven expertise, particularly in development finance, aligns perfectly with Parthian Partners’ vision for the future.

Having previously served as a Senior Executive Advisor at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, Ms Akintomide oversaw operations across 33 African countries.

Her extensive background and strategic thinking will be instrumental in guiding Parthian Partners’ growth trajectory.

Beyond her corporate experience, Ms Akintomide actively contributes to the African development landscape. She chairs the Global Sanitation and Hygiene Fund and holds directorships at CcHUB Growth Capital and SWAgCo.

Her prior role at the African Development Bank (AfDB) further exemplifies her dedication to impactful initiatives across the continent.

Mr Adedotun Sulaiman, Chairman of the Board of Parthian Partners said, “We are honoured to welcome Ms Akintomide to the Parthian Partners board. Her remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to sustainable development make her an invaluable asset. We are confident her insights and expertise will be instrumental as we pursue excellence in all our endeavours.”

Parthian Partners is Nigeria’s first interdealer broker, licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide brokerage services to market participants, including pension funds, fund managers, banks and international institutions.

The company is also a member of the FMDQ Exchange, specialising in facilitating trades in government and corporate fixed-income securities.

Since 2013, Parthian Partners has played a key role in facilitating over N5 trillion in Nigerian government bond and treasury bill trades, as well as over $1.2 billion in Eurobond transactions

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