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NIGERIA 37 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today Africa Awards 2018 ANTHONY IKPEA Managing Director of Cashcraft Asset Management Ltd ABOUT ANTHONY IKPEA Tony’s work experience spans a period of 24 years in the Financial Service Industry. He started his Banking career with EcobankPlc. in 1990 where he was among the pioneer Bank’s Inspectorate Group. He later moved to the Bank’s Corporate / Credit & Marketing Group. He was at Commercial Trust Bank Limited, where he was the Branch Head of the Port Harcourt Business Office. He grew the Branch Balance sheet size and created a niche for the Bank as a player in the Oil and Gas Sector. He also worked with Oceanic Bank Plc. in the Corporate Finance Group. Tony is presently the Managing Director with Cashcraft Asset Management Limited, a top player and formidable force in the Nigerian Capital Market. He was promoted to this exalted position in March 2013. Prior to this elevation he was an Executive Director responsible for the Business Development and Market Strategies of the firm. He held that position since 1996. While on that role he managed Assets for some High Net Worth(HNW) clients and Institutions in excess of N10billion as of present valuation. He is also principally responsible for driving the Retail business model of Cashcraft Asset Management, which has resulted in over 250,000 active investors across 11 business offices. Over the last seventeen years, he has participated and helped in the Capital raising and Re-structuring programs of some top financial Institutions and Manufacturing firms. Tony seats on the Board of several quoted companies, including Livestock Feeds Plc., Vono Products Plc., McNichols Plc.-a Food &Beverages Company, Elim Microfinance Bank and Owen &Gert Ltd, a garment Company. He attended Ozolua Grammar School Benin City and graduated in Division One. He holds a B.Sc.Hons. in Accounting from the University of Ife, and an MBA in Financial Management from the Lagos State University In 1996. He did a short program at the Prestigious Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania. He qualified as a Chartered Stockbroker (ACS) in 1996; he is a Fellow of the Institute (FCS), and a Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. FIRM PROFILE We are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Broker, Dealers, Issuing House and Fund Managers. We were incorporated in 1991. Our authorised capital is N3 Billion, while our shareholders’ funds is over N1.5 Billion. We operate from offices in Ikoyi, Yaba, Ikeja, Osogbo, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Asaba, Bonny, Yenegoa, Kaduna, Benin and Nnewi. We present to you an amazing world of wealth option, that is sure to meet your needs for financial fulfilment. Cashcraft is one of the leading Asset Management firms in Nigeria and is positioned to build enduring wealth for you. We are versatile in financial transactions and investment strategies that meets the need of investors in an emerging economy like Nigeria. We offer a wide range of investment services and products which are tailored to meet your purpose. Funds are managed by highly experienced team of investment managers offering clear and practical advice. Our Vision To be the financial services firm of choice, in the building and management of wealth, by using the best tools, to deliver superior service and returns. Our Shared Values • We are building an enduring institution with value for honesty and integrity. • We believe if our clients are successful, we cannot fail. Our Mission To propagate the benefits of the capital market and arrange convenient ways for clients to achieve exceptional results. www.cashcraft.com