Managers of Wealth Africa

Trevor Oates joins Africa Specialty Risks as Head of Reinsurance

Oates joins ASR from Canopius, where he spent 25 years in a range of underwriting roles, most recently as a treaty underwriter.

Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president

Almusaibeeh was elected during BADEA’s annual meeting in Kuwait City.

African Development Bank Group President Appoints UK Parliamentarian Andrew Mitchell as Senior Advisor on a Pro Bono Basis

Rt. Hon. Mitchell, whose appointment is effective 7 April 2025, will provide strategic advice on emerging global and regional development issues and high-level political stakeholder engagement.

CEO changes at Standard Bank

Fihla is currently serving his notice period

Wealth manager joins Sanlam Private Wealth in Joburg

Grace Mahlomotja joined the firm as a portfolio manager in March.

Hawksford cements Africa offering with strategic hire on the continent

Simon’s appointment is central to our strategic ambitions in the African market.

Unity Bank appoints acting MD/CEO

The lender revealed that “Kolawole is a seasoned and consummate banker with over three decades of industry experience.

Absa appoints new CEO

Standard Bank thanked Fihla for his services and said the necessary succession planning measures would be announced soon.

African Development Bank Group appoints Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Disclosure and Access to Information (DAI) Appeals Panel

During the session, the panel also adopted its rules and operating procedures governing its role as the final arbiter in disclosure appeals.

Gigleux joins Gallagher Re’s EMEA team as Senior Reinsurance Broker

Prior to Gallagher Re Gigleux served as Client Manager at Munich Re for over two years, a role she started following her six-year tenure at NewRe.

South Africa’s new bank announces leadership team

OM Bank will have a soft launch in Q2 2025 before seeing a wider launch in Q3 2025.

SANEF appoints new CEO to deepen financial inclusion

Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing agent expansion

Invicta bolsters South African team with new hire

As Client Relationship Director, Nathan will specialise in estate planning

Alex Mould takes over as MiDA CEO from Michael Asare Bediako

As he stepped down, Mr. Bediako expressed gratitude for the support he received, stating his confidence in MiDA’s continued success under its new leadership.

Kwame Ntow Amoah appointed Acting CEO of GNPC

He served as a Technical Advisor for Ghana in the landmark Maritime Boundary Case, which Ghana won on September 23, 2017.

Old Mutual Ghana appoints new Group CEO

He has completed Executive Leadership Development programmes at prestigious institutions

Advans Nigeria Appoints Odetayo as Deputy Chief Executive Officer

She is expected to bring her over 20 years of wealth of experience and a proven track record of excellence in the financial services sector to her new role.

Access Bank Botswana Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

She has been an invaluable leader, dedicating five years as Board Chair and guiding the Bank through significant milestones.

Exxaro CEO quits

The resignation comes as Exxaro looks to further diversify away from coal.

Standard Chartered names Chair

Ramos’s appointment is the latest change at the top at Standard Chartered over the past year or so.

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