PRUDENTIAL ZENITH LIFE APPOINTS NEW LEADERSHIP TO DRIVE GROWTH IN NIGERIA

Tokunboh Ishmael named Board Chair and Funmilayo Omo as MD/CEO to lead Prudential Zenith Life’s expansion.

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PZL Leadership
PZL Leadership

Prudential Zenith Life Insurance Limited (PZL) has appointed Tokunboh Ishmael as Board Chair and Funmilayo Abimbola Omo as Managing Director/CEO, following Prudential plc’s acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in PZL. Announced on Monday, these appointments signal PZL’s focus on innovative insurance solutions and growth in Nigeria and Africa. The move strengthens Prudential’s commitment to delivering trusted financial protection, leveraging its global expertise and partnership with Zenith Bank.

Tokunboh Ishmael, a seasoned impact investor and Chartered Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and technology across Africa, Europe, and North America, will provide strategic oversight. “I’m honored to chair PZL’s Board at this transformative moment,” Ishmael said. “I look forward to driving strategic growth and success in Nigeria’s insurance market.”

Funmilayo Omo, with extensive experience in insurance and financial services, brings expertise in business transformation and customer-centric innovation. “This is a unique opportunity to redefine life insurance in Nigeria,” Omo stated. “I’m excited to lead PZL, expanding access and impact through innovation and collaboration.”

Emmanuel Mokobi Aryee, Prudential Africa CEO, praised the appointments, saying, “Tokunboh and Funmilayo’s leadership will propel PZL to new heights, delivering tailored insurance solutions to empower Nigerians.” Web sources, including a Leadership.ng report from May 19, 2025, confirm the appointments align with PZL’s strategy to enhance bancassurance and technological advancements. No conflicting details were found on X or other web sources.

Under this leadership, PZL aims to bridge Africa’s insurance gap, leveraging Prudential’s global resources and Zenith Bank’s network to make insurance more accessible and impactful for millions.

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