Managers of Wealth Africa

United Bank for Africa Group appoints new Board member

Caroline Anyanwu holds a First-Class degree in Statistics from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria

Willis Re eyes expansion in MENA with new regional director

He reports to Natalie van de Coolwijk, regional director for the Middle East and Africa and chief executive officer of Willis Re South Africa.

Goldman Sachs AM hires stewardship head for EMEA

The new hire joins from UK Financial Reporting Council, where she was deputy director of stakeholder engagement.

Gawaxab Appointed as Nedbank Namibia's New IT Head

One of her objectives is to rally employees around the vision of Nedbank, driving a high- performance culture, prioritising what gets done and inspiring and motivating people.

African Bank bags former Phembani CEO

He left Standard Bank as CEO in 2012 to become the chairman and CEO of Barclays Africa

Rafiki Microfinance initiates search for new CEO

Ahead of the expected corner office hiring Rafiki has tapped its Chief Finance Officer Paul Karanja Macharia to the helm of the CEO post in acting capacity.

Clearwater Analytics Names Colin Clunie as Head of EMEA Operations

Prior to joining BlackRock, Colin was the Head of Operational Risk at Standard Life and also held senior roles in the Internal Audit function.

Storm brewing over puzzling exits of Daniel Mminele and Basani Maluleke

Transformation demands that there should be more black leaders at the helm, not fewer

Absa Group Appoints New Chief Risk Officer

“Deon’s experience adds to the strength of the Group’s executive leadership team, and his appointment speaks to growing talent from within our Group,” says Jason Quinn, Absa Interim Group Chief Executive.

First Bank directors fired to protect customers, minority shareholders – CBN

After removing the directors, the CBN governor announced the appointment of new persons as directors in FBN Ltd and FBN Holdings Plc.

CBN sacks First Bank, FBN Holdings directors, retains Adeduntan as MD

The CBN also reinstated Mr Adesola Adeduntan as the Managing Director/Chief Executive of First Bank of Nigeria.

First Bank appoints Gbenga Shobo as new MD/CEO

First Bank has appointed Shobo to take the position MD/CEO, as Adeduntan retires.

Absa fills chairs after chief executive’s exit

Raju’s appointment comes a week after Absa announced that Punki Modise would take over as the group’s interim financial director.

SEI Appoints A New Sales Director of Defined Contribution

He also previously held roles at Standard Life, AXA and technology startup DCisions

Zimbabwe’s Biggest Bank to Cut Staff as Covid-19 Forces Rethink

Applications for the voluntary program will be open from April 26 to May 18.

DBN Names New Executive Director, Non-Executive Director

She was also the Chief Financial Officer at defunct FinBank Plc and the Basel Risk Consultant and Finance Manager at Bank of Montreal and Scotia Bank, Toronto, Canada.

A&O Johannesburg head joins W&C

White & Case’s newest Johannesburg partner will join the firm’s global debt finance and Africa practices from Allen & Overy, effective from 3 May.

Herbert Smith Freehills Promotes 23 to Global Partnership

The skills of these talented lawyers reflect both our traditional strengths as a firm and the legal innovation now entrenched across our international network, in areas such as ESG, energy transition, private capital and business and human rights.

FTI Consulting Bolsters Technology Segment Leadership in EMEA

Digital Forensics and Investigations Expert Nick Athanasi Joins as a Senior Managing Director to Lead Teams Across the Middle East, Africa and India

Standard Bank Appoints Sanni Chief Executive for Africa

“Under her leadership, the Africa Regions portfolio has grown remarkably in capacity, market share and contribution to the group’s headline earnings.”

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