Rank appoints Lucky Djebah to lead wealth management expansion

Rank has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, of Rank Capital as the firm moves into wealth management and investment banking. The company said the appointment forms part of its goal to become a financial institution that broadens access to wealth creation in African markets.The appointment takes immediate effect. Djebah will lead the expansion of Rank Capital’s activities in wealth management and investment banking. His role includes oversight of portfolios in equities and treasury, and the design of strategies for individuals and organisations seeking to maximise capital.

Djebah brings more than 15 years of experience across financial institutions in Nigeria. He has served as Managing Director of Anchoria Securities Limited and Mainstreet Bank Securities Limited. He also worked as Head of Investment Banking at Alpha Morgan Capital Advisory Partners Limited. His work has covered mergers and acquisitions, credit and securities.

Rank said the appointment follows its acquisition of AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank. The firm stated that the structure links its banking, investment and digital products. It added that the system allows users to move from basic banking to investment services within one environment. The ecosystem also includes RankApp, a platform for group saving, investing and spending.

Femi Iromini, CEO and Co-Founder of Rank, said, “Lucky brings a broad wealth of experience that is essential as we transition from a high-growth fintech to a formalized financial institution. His deep understanding of market mechanics will help us achieve our vision of empowering everyday Nigerians to build lasting wealth, rather than just saving. By institutionalizing our processes under Lucky’s leadership, we are ensuring that we deliver tangible, long-term value for every stakeholder in the Rank ecosystem.”

Djebah said, “I am thrilled to join Rank at such a pivotal stage. There is a profound opportunity to redefine how Nigerians experience wealth management by leveraging cutting-edge technology without losing the essential ‘in-person’ experience that builds trust. Rank has a deep, proven expertise in building products for people exactly where they are. I look forward to building the critical infrastructure that proves community-driven models, when backed by institutional rigor, can secure generational wealth for Africans.”

Rank stated that the leadership change supports its plan to expand services and deepen access to investment options across its customer base.