Managers of Wealth Africa

Ethiopia Appoints Abiy Ally Eyob Tekalign Central Bank Governor

Tekalign succeeds Mamo Mihretu, who departed his position in early September after leading a series of major economic reforms.

GCB Bank welcomes Cynthia Ofori-Dwumfuo as Chief Marketing Communications & Customer Experience

She brings a track record of building influential brands, driving growth and fostering customer-focused cultures.

Suntera Global strengthens Africa-focussed Private Wealth offering with senior appointment

Based in our Jersey office, Chad will play a crucial role in nurturing opportunities and growing our private wealth offering in the African market.

Absa Bank Kenya appoints Mohammed Nyaoga as new Chairperson

He currently serves as the Chairman of the African Development Bank Group’s Disclosure and Access to Information Appeals Panel.

CMC Networks Appoints Mahesh Jaishankar as MD

Mahesh brings over 25 years of experience in building and scaling advanced digital infrastructure businesses.

Diamond-rich Botswana Appoints Nigerian as Chairman of Multi-billion-dollar Sovereign Wealth Fund

This is a foundation upon which we will diversify our economy, open new frontiers of opportunity, and build lasting prosperity for future generations.

EBRD appoints Dasha Dougans as first Head of Benin

Ms Dougans will be based in Cotonou

David Hodnett to lead Standard Bank SA

The appointment comes as Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala prepares to retire by the end of 2027.

The man tipped to be South Africa’s next chief taxman

Kieswetter is due to step down as commissioner in April.

EBRD appoints Hamza Al-Assad as first Head of Nigeria

The move follows the Board of Governors’ approval – at the EBRD’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Samarkand – of amendments to the Agreement Establishing the EBRD, enabling the Bank to operate in sub-Saharan Africa and Iraq.

CTJ Announces Paulo Pereira as New Partner to Accelerate Strategic Growth

Reacting to his appointment, Paulo Silva Pereira highlighted his alignment with the consultancy’s principles and ambitions

Léandre Bassolé officially takes helm of African Development Bank's regional office for Central Africa

Bassolé, meanwhile, emphasised the Bank's priority to strengthen its operational presence

Gov’t appoints Deputy CEO of Minerals Commission as Acting Chief Executive

Mr. Andoh takes over from Martin Kwaku Ayisi, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

Mauritania's Tah takes over as Africa's 'super banker'

Africa's new "super banker" listed the challenges the continent faces: reductions in foreign development aid, massive debt and the impact of climate change.

Absa names Musa Motloung as group strategic risk officer

The appointment of Motloung is part of Absa's broader strategy to enhance its risk management capabilities and rebuild investor confidence.

Aurelia Baaba Ofori Odame heads SOEs & Afro-Asia Banking Unit at GCB Bank PLC

The position reflects the Bank’s vision to be a bridge between emerging markets—facilitating capital, trade flows, access to markets and development impact.

Charles Molapisi reappointed as MTN South Africa’s group CTIO

His focus will be on strengthening MTN’s connectivity, digital infrastructure and fintech strategy execution and delivery.

Standard Bank Group Announced Two Significant Leadership Transitions

Under his leadership, the East Africa portfolio—comprising Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, South Sudan, and Ethiopia—emerged as the second most profitable region in the Group.

Stanbic Bank Promotes Joshua Oigara To Lead East Africa Operations

He will succeed Patrick Mweheire, whose five-year term concludes on August 31, 2025.

Schalk Malan joins Standard Bank's insurance arm

Most notably, he founded and led BrightRock from a start-up to one of South Africa's key risk insurers.

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