Managers of Wealth Africa

CIBN appoints new registrar/chief executive

It said the registrar-designate joined the services of the institute in 2012 as an assistant director, and rose through the ranks to become the head of Membership Services in 2019.

Barclays appoints Head of Investment Banking

Expanding our EMEA franchise is one of our clearest opportunities to grow our Investment Banking business globally

Bana Akkad-Azhari Appointed Head of BNY Mellon Treasury Services, EMEA

Akkad-Azhari has over 25 years’ experience in transaction banking in EMEA.

Macquarie Asset Management continues build-out of infrastructure secondaries capability with senior EMEA appointment

Irina began her career at Macquarie Group, having previously worked in Macquarie Asset Management assessing investment opportunities across the European transport infrastructure and energy sectors.

Franklin Templeton names EMEA head of insurance

In this newly created role, Parthenay will lead the development of Franklin Templeton’s business with insurers across various markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Lazard hires Sarah Al-Suhaimi to chair Lazard’s Middle East and North Africa investment banking business

Riyadh office to serve as MENA regional hub

RMB CEO James Formby to leave group, take sabbatical

Outgoing boss of FirstRand’s investment banking unit will have a break with his family before his next move

Commvault Appoints Data Protection Veteran as CPO

Atkinson will report to Riccardo Di Blasio, Commvault’s Chief Revenue Officer.

AfDB picks its new executive director for Togo

As an executive director, Dhif will help AfDB better monitor its operations and advice the institutions on its actions in Togo, Morocco, and Tunisia.

African Development Bank appoints Director, Strategy and Operational Policies Department

She will contribute fully to the development and review of the Bank’s overall strategy and direction

Okoya Appointed Chairperson, Women’s Empowerment Commission

The new EXCO members, selected from committed senior executive members of the organisation are saddled with the specific responsibility of chairing the association’s five new commissions.

Ecobank Group gets CEO

Ecobank Group Chairman, Alain Nkontchou, thanked Ayeyemi for his immense contribution during his seven years at the helm of the Ecobank Group as Group CEO.

Meet the African Development Bank’s new Executive Directors, including five women

They officially joined the Board on 1 August 2022, and began a four-day induction programme on 1 September 2022 to familiarize themselves with the work of the Bank.

Lome-based Ecobank appoints new CEO

Mr Awori is exiting Absa Bank where he has spent nearly 10 years on a permanent contract.

Kenya - Jeremy Awori Leaves Absa Bank After Nearly 10 Years

The board's Chair Charles Muchene said Awori has been instrumental in driving significant growth and transformation of the business over the past decade.

Deutsche Bank’s Chief Investment Office appoints CIO EMEA, completing global CIO team

New Chief Investment Officer EMEA, Zeynep Ozturk-Unlu, joins from Citi

CalBank : announces the appointment of Deputy Managing Director.

Prior to joining the Bank, Carl worked with the Ecobank Group as the Managing Director of Ecobank Gambia.

A New Leader for Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office

When Microsoft opened its Nigeria office, he was one of the three pioneer team members and has played various roles in the company, including Director of Enterprise Business, Country Manager: Microsoft Kenya and Director: Small and Medium Corporates, Emer

Sky Capital appoints MD, non-EDs for Skye Bank Sierra Leone

Between 2006 and 2020, Abiola worked with Guaranty Trust Bank, Access Bank and Stanbic IBTC

Vera Songwe resigns from UNECA

During her five year tenure at the continent’s premier economic think tank, Songwe has presided over issues ranging from the shake-up of the global financial architecture, to battling the fallout of the pandemic and climate change in one of the worl

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