ADE

Transforming Financial Institutions Through People-First Leadership & Strategic Vision

Ade
Odediran

Licensed MLO  ·  Banking Leader  ·  DBA Candidate
13+ Years in Financial Services

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Ade Odediran
TRUST

"Most leaders measure success by how much gets sold. I measure it by whether someone left better off than when they walked in."

— Ade Odediran, Executive Leader & Architect of Excellence

13+
Years building revenue-generating teams in financial services
₦1.2B
Deposit base managed at First Bank of Nigeria — grown from ₦685M
2
Countries. One uncompromising standard of member-first leadership

The Journey

A career built on
earned trust

'23
Vice President / Branch Manager
San Diego County Credit Union — Present

Leading full branch operations at the executive level, I drive member acquisition, deposit growth, and mortgage origination while cultivating a high-performance culture grounded in service. Every decision is made with one question in mind: does this leave our members better off?

'22
Assistant Branch Manager
San Diego County Credit Union — 2022–2023

Stepping into the VP role whenever called upon, I led the branch team to consistently exceed assigned goals through value-based member engagement — proving that the best sales strategy is simply doing right by people.

'18
Financial Services Representative & Supervisor
San Diego County Credit Union — 2018–2022

From interviewing members to processing mortgage applications, I built deep product knowledge across deposit accounts, consumer lending, and mortgage origination — while maintaining operational integrity through consistent audits and meticulous documentation.

'12
Relationship Manager
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. — 2012–2017

Managing 12,345 customers and growing the branch balance sheet from ₦685M to ₦1.2B, I built the habits that define my leadership today — harnessing data, building relationships, and supervising teams to deliver results that outlast any individual transaction.

What I Bring

The dual strength that moves organisations

As a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator and retail banking executive, I operate at the intersection of deep product knowledge and human-centred leadership — a rare combination that consistently translates into sustainable growth.

My teams don't hit goals despite caring about members. They hit goals because they care about members. That's not idealism. That's strategy.

Banking & Lending
Mortgage Origination (MLO Licensed)
Retail & Credit Union Banking
Consumer Lending & HELOC
Deposit Account Strategy
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
Leadership & Strategy
Branch Operations & P&L Management
Team Coaching & Performance Development
Business Development & Member Acquisition
Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
CRM-Driven Sales Frameworks
Client & Executive Excellence
Client Relationship Management
Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Customer Service Delivery & Experience Design
Enterprise Strategy & Organisational Growth
Cross-functional Leadership & Influence
Credentials
Mortgage Loan Originator License
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Business Analysis Foundations
FAA 107 Commercial Drone License

Education

A global academic foundation

Doctor of Business Administration
Strategic Management — All But Dissertation (ABD)
California Miramar University
2017 – 2023
Master of Science
Botany
University of Ibadan
2011 – 2012
Bachelor of Science
Microbiology
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
2003 – 2008

Let's Talk

Ready to build something extraordinary?

If you're looking for a leader who grows revenue and people in equal measure — let's have a real conversation.

Phone 619-581-1397
Location San Diego, California