Mena Kuale
About Mena Kuale
Mena Kuale serves as the Unit Head of Product Sales in the Transaction Banking Group at FirstBank, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking operations and product management. He has successfully managed major client deployments and has held various leadership roles in prominent banks throughout his career.
Current Role at FirstBank
Mena Kuale serves as the Unit Head for Product Sales in the Transaction Banking Group at FirstBank. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of banking products tailored to client needs. His role involves overseeing product demonstrations and conducting client needs assessments, leveraging his extensive experience in banking operations and product management.
Previous Experience at FirstBank
Before his current role, Mena Kuale worked at FirstBank for a total of ten years in various capacities. He was the Team Lead for Federal, State & Corporate Collections/Remittances and Settlement from 2009 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Team Lead for Corporate Collections from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on enhancing collection processes and client engagement.
Professional Background in Banking
Mena Kuale has over 30 years of experience in the banking sector, with a strong focus on banking operations, business banking, and product sales. His career includes significant roles at Access Bank Plc, where he was Head of Cash Management and Head of Franchise Collections, and at Standard Chartered Bank as Branch Support Manager. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the banking industry.
Educational Qualifications
Mena Kuale holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Benin, which he completed from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the same institution, studying from 2001 to 2003. His academic background supports his expertise in banking and management.
Notable Achievements
In his career, Mena Kuale successfully negotiated significant reductions in audit penalties from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to less than 5% of initial penalty sums during 2011 and 2012. This achievement demonstrates his negotiation skills and ability to manage complex financial situations effectively.