Managers of Wealth Africa

Prudential leadership update: Mike Wells to retire

Given the refocused nature of the business, the Board is conducting a search for a Group CEO to be based in Asia to succeed Mr Wells, which includes both internal and external candidates.

WPP Scangroup appoints Patricia Ithau a year after Bharat Thakrar exit

She also sits on several boards that include ABSA Bank Kenya, Jambojet Limited, and the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a trustee on M-Pesa Foundation and Vodafone Foundation UK boards.

SA's former finance minister Tito Mboweni is back at Goldman Sachs

Former finance minister Tito Mboweni has been appointed as a regional advisor for the US investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Treasury moves to fill 67 strategic vacancies following exodus of senior employees

Treasury employed 1 032 people at the end of January.

Former Absa CEO Daniel Mminele to spearhead plans for SA's COP billions

Mminele will also oversee the development of "relevant financing mechanisms and facilities"

Land Bank CEO, top exec quit as debt solution hangs in the balance

The bank defaulted on debt servicing payments in 2020 and has been in talks with the majority of lenders ever since to solve the default.

iM Global Partner expands in EMEA

Simon joins iM Global Partner from Swiss Rock Asset Management, where he was head of sales and client relations.

Serena Williams, NBK Capital Join Africa Fund-Raising Foray

Williams has previously invested in Andela, which trains software developers across the continent.

FBN Holdings appoints non-executive director

Kosoko said the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had approved Omodayo-Owotuga’s appointment.

Holborn Assets appoints new Regional Director for Africa

Lourens Reichert as Managing Partner– Africa

IHS Towers Appoints Sandile Msimango as Vice President and CEO, IHS South Africa

Sandile has over twenty years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), investing, corporate strategy implementation and execution.

Holborn names new regional director for Africa

Under the new leadership, Holborn has ambitious plans to capitalise and continue its expansion in the region with further offices opening over the next 12 months.

HSBC names new trade product and propositions head for Mena and Turkey

This is the second senior move into the region for HSBC so far this year.

Credit Suisse hires Berenberg analyst to lead EMEA healthcare investment banking -memo

He will be based in London

HSBC hires new commercial banking head for Mena and Turkey

She has been with HSBC since 2004

Namibia: Nedbank Appoints Main As Treasury Executive

Main says he applied for the position because it relates to his work experience in financial markets.

Norton Rose Fulbright appoints head of banking and finance, Europe, Middle East and Asia

Madhavi will succeed Chris Brown, who has held the leadership role since 2019.

AfrAsia Bank appoints new CEO

An experienced banker with a strong commercial, financial and operational track record, Malachy brings over 32 years of expertise across international markets

Lazard Asset Management appoints Head of Third Party Distribution for MENA region

He has an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Wales.

Infrastructure pair brings African practice to Pinsent Masons

Matthieu Le Roux and Olivier Bustin joined the firm in December from Portuguese firm VdA Viera de Almeida, with whom both practiced in Lisbon.

Executive Moves