06/13/2025
Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga Mwangi Announces Exit
In her message, she expressed deep gratitude to the staff and leadership team for their support and dedication
Executive Moves
06/12/2025
GTCO reshuffles board, appoints ex-CBN deputy governor as chair
Hezekiah Oyinlola, chairman of the GTCO board since its formation, is stepping down.
06/11/2025
President Mahama joins Board of Global Center on Adaptation
We call for increased financing, technology transfer, and collaborative action to build resilience across our vulnerable nations.
06/10/2025
Deutsche Bank appoints Majed Julfar as Head of Corporate Coverage Middle East & Africa and Chief Country Officer for the UAE
Based in Dubai, Julfar will lead Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Bank client Coverage strategy across the region
06/06/2025
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Appoints Group Chief Financial Officer Ayo Adepoju as Group Executive Director
Ayo holds a First-Class Honours degree from the University of Lagos
05/30/2025
Sidi Ould Tah elected ninth president of the African Development Bank Group
Tah was elected by the Bank’s Board of Governors
05/16/2025
Liberty appoints Theo Skosana as new CIO
Prior to his appointment at Liberty, Theo was the CIO of transaction banking, as well as corporate and investment banking at Standard Bank
05/16/2025
Patrick Dlamini to head up PIC
He will succeed outgoing CEO Abel Sithole, who is retiring.
05/08/2025
Intellect Appoints Eshmael Mpabanga as Country Head for South Africa
Eshmael brings over 17 years of vast industry experience and has held senior positions within Banking and some of the world’s most prominent technology organisations.
05/08/2025
Absa chairman steps down
He is also a member of the Directors’ Affairs and the Group Audit and Compliance committees and was previously a member of the Board Finance Committee.
05/06/2025
African Development Bank appoints Mtchera Johannes Chirwa as Director for the Water and Sanitation Department
In this role, he led the Bank's support to Africa's economic transformation through identification and promotion of sustainable and integrated solutions across the water value chain and for sanitation.
05/06/2025
The African Development Bank Group appoints Solomane Koné as director of the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre
A citizen of Côte D’Ivoire, Koné had been head of the Bank Group’s regional office for Central Africa since February 2025.
05/05/2025
African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Senior Director
He currently serves as the Bank’s Division Manager for Business Solutions, overseeing the delivery of digital services supporting operations, regional and country offices, finance, and corporate functions.
05/02/2025
Rothschild appoints Martin Kingston
The model would work well where the company had a strong relationship-building strategy.
05/02/2025
African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for Southern Africa Region
Dr. Mbekeani joined the African Development Bank in 2009 as Chief Trade and Regional Integration Officer
05/02/2025
African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Alex Mubiru as Director General for East Africa
A Ugandan national, Dr. Mubiru brings over 25 years of experience in international development
04/30/2025
The South African billionaire who became CEO at 73
Tim Hansen, Hubert Hansen’s grandson, developed and marketed a variety of sodas and juices under Hansen’s label.
04/25/2025
Dangote accepts World Bank appointment
Dangote added, “This opportunity aligns with my long-standing commitment to sustainable development."
04/24/2025
SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation
Taylor is a seasoned executive with extensive experience scaling global businesses, executing high-impact deals, and leading digital transformation initiatives.
04/17/2025
Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East appoints two senior underwriters
In her new role, El Bahtouri will be based in the Casablanca office, driving growth in the P&C reinsurance markets and developing a balanced portfolio of specialist lines focused on client needs.