Managers of Wealth Africa

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.

First Bank appoints three new executive directors

“These appointments are subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria,” the statement said.

Capitec co-founder and CFO retires

He spent eight years working in the banking sector in the United Kingdom before returning to South Africa and joining Capitec Bank in 2015.

Sanne appoints new Head of Operations for its South African business

Sanne has appointed Adam Duncan as its new Head of Operations, South Africa.

Pinsent Masons hires corporate crime and forensic investigations partner in South Africa

Edward is a leading corporate crime and investigations specialist advising clients on compliance, fraud, bribery and corruption, corporate espionage, anti-money laundering, cyber breaches and economic sanctions.

Ann Leepile named new CEO of Alexander Forbes Investments

Leepile will rejoin Alexander Forbes after six years as head of Absa asset management

Senior project finance lawyer joins Bowmans as partner

His skills, particularly in the project finance space which is key for growth and development across the continent, will supplement those of our already strong team and be an excellent asset to our clients,’ concludes Davids.

Bank One Limited announces the appointment of Roselyne Renel as Chairperson to the Board

Roselyne Renel succeeds Sandra Martyres who retired from the Board of Bank One on 31 December 2021 after serving as Independent Director since September 2013 and as Chairperson of the Board since September 2017.

Ecobank Group Appoints Group Chief Risk Officer

Since joining Ecobank in 2019 he has brought on board his strong credit analysis and structuring acumen as well as an all-encompassing risk management intellect.

UBA UK brings in former Africa Merchant Capital exec

He also spent almost three years at Crown Agents Bank, where his role focused predominantly on the origination of short-term FI trade finance business with African banks.

Ghana: Alex Awuah Appointed Managing Director of Arb Apex Bank PLC.

Following the retirement of the former Managing Director, Awuah was appointed as Acting Managing Director on July 26, 2021

First Bank Expands Board With Three Executive Directors

Prior to this appointment, Mr Alebiosu was a Group Executive and the Chief Risk Officer of the First Bank Group, a role he had occupied since he joined the bank in September 2016.

Ecobank Elevates Group Chief Risk Officer Eric Odhiambo

Mr Odhiambo joined the Ecobank Group in September 2017 as Group Chief Risk Officer

Barely one year to go, Buhari appoints economic adviser

The administration has also been consistently knocked for its lacklustre management of the economy and dreary outputs of its policies, though the administration has consistently claimed to have inherited a “dying” economy.

Crypto exchange appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Previously served as CEO at Crypto Finance (Brokerage) AG for over a year, during which time he championed innovative digital asset services for the group’s banking clients.

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