01/02/2024
NOVA Merchant Bank appoints new CEO, plans commercial operations
The Board of NOVA has expressed its appreciation to Mr. Ude for his efforts and services to NOVA since his appointment in 2020,” the statement said.
Executive Moves
12/21/2023
World Bank announces new Country Director for Ghana, 2 others
His appointment takes effect from January 2, 2024, and he will be based in the World Bank’s Accra Office.
12/15/2023
Neuberger Berman hires EMEA real estate specialist
Abdulla said he looked forward to engaging with clients across the region and working with the firm’s global teams to help clients achieve their real estate investment objectives.
12/15/2023
Invesco appoints sustainable and impact distribution head for EMEA
Hamid Asseffar promoted
12/14/2023
Flutterwave strengthens risk, compliance and partnership teams
These appointments reinforce Flutterwave's dedication to risk and compliance to continue growing sustainably and successfully expanding globally.
12/08/2023
Itumeleng Merafe takes reins at Investec Private Bank
Investec sales chief Itumeleng Merafe will take over as CEO of Investec Private Bank from next year, taking over from Cumesh Moodliar.
12/08/2023
Dan Marokane lined up as new Eskom CEO
The company’s failure to boost generation from its old and poorly maintained power plants has led to nationwide electricity outages — implemented to prevent a total collapse of the grid.
11/30/2023
Kenya’s John Musunga picked to head Diageo’s new outfit
In November last year he was made the chief executive officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc.
11/28/2023
HSBC Hires Ex-UBS NRI Private Banker
Prior to that, he worked at Credit Suisse for nearly a decade, last as a team head for non-resident Indians (NRI).
11/24/2023
Nedbank Group names Absa's former finance director as CEO-designate
He will join Nedbank in May next year.
11/24/2023
Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi exits after five years
In September 2019, Ms Mbithi replaced Mr David Thuku, who served as the lender's CEO for three years.
11/23/2023
Nedbank appoints Absa exec as its new CEO
"The boards thank Jason for his very significant contribution to Absa since 2008 and wish him well in his future endeavours," Absa said.
11/22/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens South Africa transactional practices and private capital capability
She focuses on debt, equity and quasi-equity corporate finance and project finance transactions in Africa across various sectors, in particular energy and banking.
11/21/2023
State Street Global Advisors names new head of Emea
In her new role, Prendergast will report to President and CEO Yie-Hsin Hung and will continue to lead State Street Global Advisors Europe, Ltd.
11/17/2023
Sasol appoints new CEO
Baloyi will take over during a challenging period for the group – where it faces increasing pressure to adhere to climate targets.
11/13/2023
Afreximbank appoints Executive Vice President of Global Trade Bank (EVP GTBA)
Mr. El Maayergi brings to this role over three decades of diverse experience, with 25 years dedicated to regional and multinational banking institutions
11/13/2023
Nkululeko Sowazi appointed new Sappi chair
While company’s SA operations post a record Ebitda for the year ended September 2023.
11/06/2023
HSBC Global Private Banking Expands Team with Addition of NRI Banker
The newly recruited Manish Vyas, an experienced professional in the wealth management domain, will be operating out of Hong Kong.
11/01/2023
PIAC gets first female Chairperson
She takes over from Professor Kwame Adom Frimpong and will serve a one-year term.
10/30/2023
UBA Ghana gets new Chief Risk Officer
He is also a certified professional in Quantitative Risk Management (CQRM) and International Certificate in Banking Risk and Regulations (ICBRR).