Managers of Wealth Africa

Capitec Bank Names Former AWS Executive Andrew Baker as CIO

Baker will start immediately, showing Capitec’s commitment to innovation and providing secure digital services.

Iress appoints Dominic Rey to lead SA wealth management

The industry veteran has more than three decades of experience in several sectors.

Absa to name M-Pesa boss as head of personal banking

The appointment also gives East Africa representation at the highest decision-making echelons at Absa

Absa Appoints Fintech Veteran Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to Drive Personal and Private Banking Expansion

This appointment represents an important step in Absa’s ongoing focus on delivering integrated, customer centric solutions across its Personal and Private Banking franchise, while also exploring new growth opportunities.

DTC Botswana Appoints New Managing Director

Leburu takes over from Sedireng Serumola, who was DTC Botswana’s managing director for six years.

UBA Group appoints Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK

This appointment forms part of the Group’s strategy to strengthen its international presence and position UBA UK as a strategic platform connecting Africa to global markets.

Iress Appoints Dominic Rey to Lead Wealth Management in South Africa

His appointment strengthens Iress’ commitment to deep financial services domain expertise, strong execution, and delivering greater value for wealth management clients.

Jonathan Dale Joins Evercore as Senior Managing Director in the Consumer Group

Mr. Dale brings nearly 20 years of investment banking experience to Evercore.

BOI Appoints Mubarak MD of Investment Company

Prior to her appointment, she held various senior leadership roles at the Bank of Industry, where she was part of the team that drove significant impact across key sectors of the economy.

Andre de Ruyter is back home with a new job

After a period of intense public scrutiny, he largely stepped away from South Africa and public life.

Sanral board term extended … again

Outa says this is negative for governance at the roads agency.

Nedbank Private Wealth strengthens advisory team with new wealth manager

Anelisa Mi, former financial services adviser at Fairbairn Consult, has joined amid Nedbank’s efforts to deepen its advisory offering across South Africa.

Standard Bank Namibia appoints new Head of Private Banking and Wealth

The bank said Van Zyl brings over 15 years of experience in finance, corporate and international tax consulting, strategic leadership, and banking.

Pretty Makukule appointed Sanral CFO

The finance chief post has been vacant since July 2024, following the resignation of Inge Mulder.

LOTUS Bank appoints Ajani-Lawal MD/CEO

This appointment was disclosed in a statement made available to The PUNCH on Monday.

Fidelity Bank appoints new board chairperson

The bank said that under Mr Chike-Obi’s leadership, Fidelity Bank recorded significant growth across key financial indices

UBA Retires Directors

The retirees are include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi.

First Bank appoints Amaeshi as pioneer occupier of Professorial Chair

The endowment programme was designed to fund and promote high-level research and learning projects in federal universities, selected around the six geographical regions of the country.

UBA announces board appointments

To replace the retiring directors, the UBA Board has approved the appointment of three new Executive Directors—Mr. Emmanuel Lamptey, Mr. Tosin Adewuyi, and Mr. Chidi Okpala—effective 1 January 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the Centra

Emebet Melese Ousted as Development Bank of Ethiopia President, Officials Confirm

Emebet, appointed president in October 2024, previously served as chief executive of Nib International Bank and held senior roles at the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia.

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