Our Leadership
Our spirit of excellence and a value-driven mindset is
reflective
of the extraordinary individuals who lead our team.
of the extraordinary individuals who lead our team.
Management Team

Esther Ugwu
AG. Managing Director
Esther is a seasoned financial services professional with over 12 years of progressive experience in Sales, Business Development, and Relationship Management across leading institutions in Nigeria’s investment and financial services landscape. She brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, deepening client relationships, and delivering strategic investor engagement initiatives.
Most recently, Esther served as the Executive Director of Business Development & Investor Relations at Anchoria Asset Management, where she was instrumental in shaping and executing the firm’s growth strategy, leading capital-raising efforts, and strengthening relationships with institutional and high-net-worth investors. Prior to this, she was a Relationship Manager at Chapel Hill Denham, one of Nigeria’s foremost investment banks, where she managed key client portfolios and facilitated tailored investment solutions.
Her earlier experience includes roles within the Bonds Unit at UBA Trustees, where she supported fixed income portfolio structuring and compliance; and Team Lead, Customer Service at United Capital Plc, where she led client engagement initiatives and service delivery excellence. She began her career in financial services as an Investment Advisor at AIICO Capital Limited, where she developed a strong foundation in investment product distribution and client acquisition.
Esther’s core competencies span Financial and Investment Advisory, Wealth and Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Customer Experience Strategy, and Client Relationship Management. Her cross-functional expertise and deep market insight have enabled her to consistently deliver value to both clients and institutions.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Lagos State University and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, with a focus on business strategy and financial management.

Jethro John
Executive Director, Treasury and Operations
Jethro brings over 15 years of experience across Asset Management, Treasury Management, Fixed Income Securities Trading, and Business Development within the financial services sector. Prior to this role, he served as Head, Treasury & Fixed Income at Anchoria, where he led the firm’s Fixed Income strategy and Treasury Management.
His areas of specialization include Securities Trading, Treasury Management, Financial Market Analysis, Fixed Income Structuring, Investment Management, and Business Development. Jethro holds an M.Sc. in Corporate Finance from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

Mercy Adesorioye
Head, Operations
Mercy Adesorioye the Head of Operations at Anchoria Asset Management. She has over seven years’ experience in Operations, Investment, Treasury and Process and Program Management.
Prior to her appointment, Mercy was in the settlement operation at Adino Partners Limited. She has served in diverse capacities as Team lead, Banking operations as well as Investment Analyst at VFD Microfinance Bank.
Her specialization includes Capital Markets Operations, Investment Management, Process and Program Management and Business Development.
Mercy is a member of the Cooperate Finance Institute with certifications in Capital Market & Security analyst (CMSA) and Financial Planning & Wealth Management (FPWM)
Mercy is a lean six sigma black belt holder and has a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Lagos.

Sunday Idajo
Head, Risk & Compliance
Sunday is the Chief Compliance Officer at Anchoria Asset Management. He has over 7 years’ of experience in financial Institution and Capital Market in Risk, Internal control, and Compliance.
Prior to his appointment, Sunday was the Head, Internal Control and Compliance, GTI Securities Limited. He has served in diverse capacities as Client relations, Account Officer, and Chief Compliance officer. He has also served as Operations Officer at Belfry Investments and Securities Limited.
His specializations include Control, Regulatory Compliance and Equity Trading.
Sunday is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CIS), Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX).
He is a Sponsored Individual of Securities and Exchange Commission as a Compliance Officer and holds a B.Sc. Business Management.

Oreoluwa Odetunde
Head, Research
Oreoluwa is the Head, Research at Anchoria Asset Management. She has over 5 years of experience in Investment Research and Strategy. Prior to her appointment, Oreoluwa was a Research Analyst at Greenwich Merchant Bank, where she focused on the Financial Services Sector as well as global and domestic macroeconomic analysis.
Oreoluwa is a CFA Level 2 candidate and holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Lagos.

Joy Onokah
Head, Wealth Advisory
Joy brings over a decade of experience in Business Development and Operations within the financial services industry.
Prior to joining Anchoria, she served as a Private Wealth Advisor at Coronation Merchant Bank, and held key roles in the Commercial, Consumer Banking, and Operations units at Fidelity Bank. Her expertise spans Business Development, Operations, and Lending, with a strong focus on delivering client-centered financial solutions.
Joy holds a B.Sc. in Finance from the University of Lagos and an MBA from Ajayi Crowther University.