ARM Holding Company, a leading force in Nigeria’s investment management space, has announced a new leadership chapter with the appointment of Wale Odutola as Group Chief Executive Officer and Osahon Ogiemudia as Executive Director, effective July 2025. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in ARM’s 30-year journey, setting the stage for continued innovation, growth, and client-centric evolution.
The announcement follows the planned retirement of Ms. Jumoke Ogundare, who steps down on June 30, 2025, after an illustrious career spanning three decades—including a decade as Group CEO. Under her leadership, ARM solidified its reputation as a trusted partner to institutions and individuals, broadened its reach, and deepened its impact across Nigeria’s financial ecosystem.
Incoming CEO Wale Odutola brings nearly 30 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of ARM’s operations. Having served as Deputy CEO and previously held top roles at subsidiaries such as ARM Pension Managers and ARM Properties Plc, he is well-positioned to drive the Group’s strategic vision forward. Odutola emphasized a commitment to innovation, client value, and national economic development, stating, “I am honoured to lead this next chapter with a team that is passionate about excellence and long-term impact.”
Joining him is Osahon Ogiemudia, who steps into the Executive Director role with a strong background in operations, corporate strategy, and sustainability. With experience spanning ARM Pension Managers and ARM Life, Ogiemudia is recognized for his execution focus and institutional insight.
ARM’s Chairman, Deji Alli, highlighted that this leadership transition goes beyond succession planning. “This is about reaffirming our mission while embracing the opportunities ahead,” he noted. “Wale and Osahon exemplify the values, ambition, and agility needed to lead in today’s fast-changing financial environment.”
The appointments underscore ARM’s commitment to nurturing leadership from within, ensuring strategic continuity and alignment with evolving client and market demands. As Nigeria’s economy transforms, ARM’s leadership refresh reaffirms its ambition to remain a forward-thinking, growth-oriented institution.
Specializing in both traditional and specialized asset management, ARM remains at the forefront of governance, innovation, and sustainable wealth creation—ready to chart new territories in Africa’s financial future.
