Managers of Wealth Africa

ASAFO & CO bags HFW London duo

The arrival of Thomas and Bell-Gam brings ASAFO’s partner headcount up to 50.

Fulvio Tonelli Elected Chairman of Auditors’ Regulatory Board

Under Tonelli, the board’s immediate task is to “initiate a process to elect and appoint the new CEO and to work with management to restore staff morale.

Credit Suisse Appoints at Asset Management Arm

The asset management unit is now the subject of a wider, extensive strategy review which is roiling the Swiss wealth manager.

Lasaco Assurance appoints new MD

He joined Lasaco Assurance Plc in 2017 as Executive Director, Technical and later became Deputy Managing Director, Technical.

Wendy-Lucas Bull to step down as Absa board chair in 2022

Absa board chair Wendy Lucas-Bull will retire in March 2022.

Juwai IQI Appoints Anis Anwar as VP of Strategic Alliances for Middle East and North Africa

Anwar joins Juwai IQI after more than 20 years in the banking sector, where he successfully built a web of relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate customers across the region.

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

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