Mr. Temi Popoola is the Chairman of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), the clearing house for the Nigerian capital market. He is currently the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group). Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited, the operating exchange subsidiary of NGX Group, guiding it through several strategic milestones and achievements. He is a successful C-suite leader whose unique blend of business acumen, financial expertise, global market growth performance, and operational insight has earned him a reputation built on verifiable career achievements.
A Wall Street trained investment banker, Mr. Popoola launched his career in London, working as an asset manager where he gained extensive experience researching and assessing investment opportunities across Africa’s energy sector. He further expanded his expertise as an Equity Derivatives Trader with Bank of America Securities in New York, USA.
Mr. Popoola joined UBA as Head of Structured Products and Investments for global markets. He subsequently led the Sales & Trading business at CSL Stockbrokers, a wholly owned subsidiary of FCMB. In both roles, he facilitated the flow of capital from global investors into Nigeria, particularly those from South Africa, the UK, the US, and Nigeria.
Leveraging his expert knowledge of the Nigerian financial services industry, he became recognized as a leader in the industry and was subsequently recruited by Renaissance Capital in 2015, where he rapidly progressed into the CEO role, assuming responsibility for the West Africa operations of the firm. During his six-year tenure at Renaissance Capital, Mr. Popoola provided strategic market insight and leadership. He diversified the company’s revenue streams by adding fixed income, derivatives, structured products, financing, and wealth management. He oversaw a global workforce, expanded foreign investor capital opportunities into the Nigerian market, and introduced new processes, programs, and strategies to exceed corporate and client expectations.
Mr. Popoola’s influence extends beyond his executive roles. His contributions to the World Federation of Exchanges and the African Securities Exchanges Association, as a Board and Executive Committee member respectively, underscore his commitment to shaping the future of global financial community. Additionally, his position as the Chairman of NG Clearing Limited highlights his dedication to enhancing market infrastructure and fostering transparency within the Nigerian financial ecosystem.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Popoola is deeply committed to fostering collaborative team environments and leveraging his expertise to mentor and guide others towards surpassing organizational goals. His passion for finance and investment banking is complemented by his dedication to empowering teams and driving impactful change within the industry.
Mr. Popoola graduated with a B.Sc. (First-Class Honors) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and holds an M.Sc. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. Additionally, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and has obtained FINRA’s Series 7 and 63 licensures.
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