Managers of Wealth Africa

Santam Insurance appoints Philile Mkhize as new Chief Operating Officer

Throughout her career, she has contributed her expertise to several prominent organizations, including Liberty Group South Africa and Absa Group.

Deutsche Bank strengthens investment banking team with new DCM director

Deutsche Bank, which caters to its clients in CEEMEA from Dubai and London, is actively expanding its Investment Banking division

Dr. George Elombi takes over as Afreximbank’s fourth President, pledges deeper impact

He pointed out that the structure of global trade was disfavourable to Africa and therefore, had to change as it was too dependent on the export of commodities

CapitalSage Technology announces Ude as new CEO

With his appointment, Ude will lead the Group’s financial services businesses

Julius Baer names Middle East CEO

The Swiss pure-play has given its current head of Middle East and Africa the additional role of CEO.

Ecobank Names Emmanuel Wakili Regional Head of Operations for Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa

A Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA), Wakili has more than 22 years of experience in banking and finance.

Philip Owusu-Gyamfi appointed CEO of JUMO Ghana

His leadership has contributed to scaling JUMO’s AI-driven lending products

MiDA Boss now Chief Coordinator for Global Grants

The move is intended to streamline and enhance the country’s engagement with major international philanthropic entities.

Access Bank appoints new MD

She succeeds Olumide Olatunji, who has led the bank since 2018 and now transitions into a new executive role in Nigeria within the parent company, Access Bank PLC.

Ethiopia Appoints Abiy Ally Eyob Tekalign Central Bank Governor

Tekalign succeeds Mamo Mihretu, who departed his position in early September after leading a series of major economic reforms.

GCB Bank welcomes Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo as Chief Marketing Communications & Customer Experience

She brings a track record of building influential brands, driving growth and fostering customer-focused cultures.

Suntera Global strengthens Africa-focussed Private Wealth offering with senior appointment

Based in our Jersey office, Chad will play a crucial role in nurturing opportunities and growing our private wealth offering in the African market.

Absa Bank Kenya appoints Mohammed Nyaoga as new Chairperson

He currently serves as the Chairman of the African Development Bank Group’s Disclosure and Access to Information Appeals Panel.

CMC Networks Appoints Mahesh Jaishankar as MD

Mahesh brings over 25 years of experience in building and scaling advanced digital infrastructure businesses.

Diamond-rich Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund

This is a foundation upon which we will diversify our economy, open new frontiers of opportunity, and build lasting prosperity for future generations.

EBRD appoints Dasha Dougans as first Head of Benin

Ms Dougans will be based in Cotonou

David Hodnett to lead Standard Bank SA

The appointment comes as Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala prepares to retire by the end of 2027.

The man tipped to be South Africa’s next chief taxman

Kieswetter is due to step down as commissioner in April.

EBRD appoints Hamza Al-Assad as first Head of Nigeria

The move follows the Board of Governors’ approval – at the EBRD’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Samarkand – of amendments to the Agreement Establishing the EBRD, enabling the Bank to operate in sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.

CTJ Announces Paulo Pereira as New Partner to Accelerate Strategic Growth

Reacting to his appointment, Paulo Silva Pereira highlighted his alignment with the consultancy’s principles and ambitions

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