Jim Ovia
Founder at ZENITH BANK PLC
Net worth: 83 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Profile
Jim Ovia is the founder of Zenith Bank Plc, established in 1990, where he currently holds the title of Chairman.
He is also the founder of Visafone Communications Ltd., founded in 2007.
In his current roles, Mr. Ovia serves as Chairman of Nigeria Software Development Initiative, Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd., Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd., Zenith Securities Ltd., Veritas Registrars Ltd., Institutional Investors Ltd., Zenith Trustees Ltd., Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd., Jovi Nigeria Ltd., Cyberspace Network Ltd., Quantum Fund Management Ltd., and is a Member of the Honorary International Investors Council and Lagos State University's Governing Council.
Mr. Ovia has previously held positions as a Director at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, President of Nigeria Internet Group, and Member of Disasters Emergency Committee.
He obtained his undergraduate degree from Southern University & A&M College in 1977 and an MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1979.
Mr. Ovia is also the founder of Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation, The Quantum Group, Inc., and James Hope College.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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ZENITH BANK PLC
11.29% | 2023-06-29 | 3,546,199,395 ( 11.29% ) | 83 M $ | 2024-04-29 |
Jim Ovia active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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ZENITH BANK PLC | Founder | 1990-05-29 |
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. operates as financial Institutions. Its products include Zenith general and life insurance. The company is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Chairman | - |
Quantum Fund Management Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cyberspace Network Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Zenith Securities Ltd.
Zenith Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Zenith Securities Ltd. operates as a stockbroking Nigerian company. The private company is based in Lagos, Nigeria and has subsidiaries in Nigeria. | Director/Board Member | - |
Veritas Registrars Ltd.
Veritas Registrars Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Zenith Bank Plc, Veritas Registrars Ltd. is a Nigerian company that engages in registrar business. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria. | Director/Board Member | - |
Jovi Nigeria Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Institutional Investors Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Jim Ovia
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Training of Jim Ovia
Southern University & A&M College | Undergraduate Degree |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 1 |
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ZENITH BANK PLC | Finance |
Private companies | 18 |
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The Quantum Group, Inc.
The Quantum Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Quantum Group, Inc. provides business process solutions to the healthcare industry, which include support services and technology. The firm focuses on Technology, Provider Systems and Business Services. The company was founded in 2003 by Donald B. Cohen, Susan Darby Gallagher and Noel J. Guillama and is headquartered in Lake Worth, FL. | Commercial Services |
Transcorp Hilton Hotel
Transcorp Hilton Hotel Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Part of Transnational Corp. of Nigeria Plc, Transcorp Hilton Hotel operates a 670-room hotel. The company is based in Abuja, Nigeria. | Consumer Services |
Visafone Communications Ltd.
Visafone Communications Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Visafone Communications Ltd. provides telecommunications services. It offers fast transmission of data, voice, broadband internet, and multimedia services. It also provides consumer, corporate, fixed wireless, bundled, roaming, and SME products. The company was founded by Jim Ovia on June 20, 2007 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Communications |
Zenith Securities Ltd.
Zenith Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Zenith Securities Ltd. operates as a stockbroking Nigerian company. The private company is based in Lagos, Nigeria and has subsidiaries in Nigeria. | Finance |
Veritas Registrars Ltd.
Veritas Registrars Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Zenith Bank Plc, Veritas Registrars Ltd. is a Nigerian company that engages in registrar business. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria. | Technology Services |
Nigeria Software Development Initiative | |
Disasters Emergency Committee
Disasters Emergency Committee Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Disasters Emergency Committee is a UK-based organization that aims to provide equal opportunities for children. The British company works to protect children during times of disaster and crisis. The organization brings together 15 leading aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently when large-scale disasters hit countries without the capacity to respond. The non-profit company was founded in 1963, and Saleh Saeed has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Commercial Services |
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd.
Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Zenith General Insurance Co. Ltd. operates as financial Institutions. Its products include Zenith general and life insurance. The company is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. | Finance |
Honorary International Investors Council | |
Nigeria Internet Group | |
Institutional Investors Ltd. | |
Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd.
Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of Zenith Bank Plc, Zenith Bank (UK) Ltd. provides commercial banking services. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2006. Pamela Mimi Yough has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Finance |
Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation | |
Zenith Trustees Ltd. | |
Lurot Burca Nigeria Ltd. | |
Jovi Nigeria Ltd. | |
Cyberspace Network Ltd. | |
Quantum Fund Management Ltd. |
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