Dr. Odiri Oginni is driving growth at United Capital Asset Management by expanding access to investment solutions and championing financial inclusion in Nigeria.
Odiri Oginni serves as the Managing Director and CEO of United Capital Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of United Capital Plc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial services sector, her expertise spans finance, strategy, and business transformation.
United Capital Plc: A pan-African financial service group
United Capital Plc is a leading pan-African financial services group renowned for leveraging technology to empower businesses, governments, and individuals with innovative investment and financial solutions. With roots tracing back over two decades, the company offers a broad spectrum of services, including investment banking, asset management, trusteeship, securities trading, and consumer finance. It is publicly listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and has established a reputation for excellence, seamless transactions, and client-centric innovation.
Professional Journey
Oginni’s journey with United Capital commenced in the finance department, where she served as Group Chief Financial Officer. Her background encompasses auditing at Deloitte and leadership roles in boutique investment banks, providing her with a solid financial management and strategic planning foundation. In January 2019, she was appointed CEO of United Capital Asset Management Limited, taking charge of the firm’s asset management business at a critical juncture.
At her appointment, the firm managed assets valued at approximately ₦7 billion. Undeterred, Oginni embarked on a transformative mission to reposition the company as a market leader. Her strategic leadership propelled United Capital Asset Management into the top tier of Nigeria’s investment management industry.
Oginni drives impact at United Capital
Under her stewardship, United Capital Asset Management has experienced exponential growth. The assets under management surged from ₦ 7 billion (about $19.44 million) in 2018 to over 1 trillion (approximately $600 million) by 2025. This growth has been recognised internationally; International Finance named the company one of the fastest-growing investment management firms in 2022. Oginni has received numerous accolades, including being named among Nigeria’s Top 100 Career Women and featured in the Top 50 Women in Management Africa.
The impact of United Capital under her leadership extends beyond mere numbers. The firm has become a trusted partner for governments, institutions, and individual investors, offering diversified investment strategies contributing to Nigeria’s economic development and financial inclusion. Among her key initiatives is the #ThisGirlInvests campaign, a financial literacy drive encouraging Nigerian women to invest and achieve financial independence.
While United Capital Plc continues to expand its footprint across Africa, Dr Odiri Oginni ensures it remains at the forefront of innovation, premium client relations and market leadership.
