Fiona Ahimie has been elected the 14th president and chairman of the council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), becoming the first woman to lead the institute since its establishment.
Her election was announced by the council, with formal inauguration scheduled for June 25, when she will officially assume office.
Ahimie succeeds Oluropo Dada, who served as the 13th president and chairman of the council.
Her emergence marks a new chapter for the institute and reflects its succession process, having previously served as second vice president and later first vice president.
Following her elevation, Akeem Oyewale has moved into the role of first vice president, while a new second vice president is expected to be announced later.
Speaking on the transition, outgoing president Dada said he was confident in her ability to lead the institute. “Fiona Ahimie brings proven expertise, strong leadership, and a clear vision for the Institute’s future,” he said.
“I am confident she will build on the progress made and further strengthen the Institute’s role in the financial services sector.”
Ahimie has over 15 years of experience in financial services and currently serves as managing director of First Securities Brokers Limited, a subsidiary of First Holdco Plc.
She has also worked at LeadCapital, Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers, FBNQuest Capital and African Alliance Securities Nigeria.
Her experience covers trading, client development and market strategy.
She holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Lagos Business School and a diploma from IESE Business School in Spain.
Ahimie is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
During the institute’s 31st Annual General Meeting in Lagos, Dada reviewed activities recorded during his tenure.
He said the institute made progress in implementing its Corporate Strategic Plan for 2024 to 2030.
He also listed the upgrade of the CIS diploma to Certified Securities and Investment Support Specialist (CSISS), restructuring of the secretariat and increased media engagement.
Other developments he mentioned included progress on the CISIN Bill, the hosting of the 2025 National Workshop in Abuja, funding improvements, debt recovery efforts and wider engagement with stakeholders.
Dada was elected president in 2024 after succeeding Oluwole Adeosun.
His tenure focused on strengthening the institute’s structure and finances.
With Fiona Ahimie’s election, the institute begins a new leadership term while maintaining its succession process.
