Mr. Akaraiwe is the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FMDQ Group PLC. Prior to his appointment, he was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Graeme Blaque Advisory Limited and previously held several leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank Limited, across Nigeria, Zambia, and the United Kingdom.
He has played a significant role in the development of Africa’s financial markets, having pioneered several derivatives transactions and contributed to key market and regulatory initiatives. He is a Past President and Governing Council Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Nigeria, a Non-Executive Director of FirstCap Limited, and has served on several industry committees and advisory groups supporting the growth and development of Nigeria’s financial markets.
Mr. Akaraiwe is also deeply committed to philanthropy and social impact, with a strong interest in initiatives focused on community development and humanitarian support.