Managers of Wealth Africa

African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for Southern Africa Region

Dr. Mbekeani joined the African Development Bank in 2009 as Chief Trade and Regional Integration Officer

African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Alex Mubiru as Director General for East Africa

A Ugandan national, Dr. Mubiru brings over 25 years of experience in international development

The South African billionaire who became CEO at 73

Tim Hansen, Hubert Hansen’s grandson, developed and marketed a variety of sodas and juices under Hansen’s label.

Dangote accepts World Bank appointment

Dangote added, “This opportunity aligns with my long-standing commitment to sustainable development."

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation

Taylor is a seasoned executive with extensive experience scaling global businesses, executing high-impact deals, and leading digital transformation initiatives.

Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East appoints two senior underwriters

In her new role, El Bahtouri will be based in the Casablanca office, driving growth in the P&C reinsurance markets and developing a balanced portfolio of specialist lines focused on client needs.

Trevor Oates joins Africa Specialty Risks as Head of Reinsurance

Oates joins ASR from Canopius, where he spent 25 years in a range of underwriting roles, most recently as a treaty underwriter.

Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president

Almusaibeeh was elected during BADEA’s annual meeting in Kuwait City.

African Development Bank Group President Appoints UK Parliamentarian Andrew Mitchell as Senior Advisor on a Pro Bono Basis

Rt. Hon. Mitchell, whose appointment is effective 7 April 2025, will provide strategic advice on emerging global and regional development issues and high-level political stakeholder engagement.

CEO changes at Standard Bank

Fihla is currently serving his notice period

Wealth manager joins Sanlam Private Wealth in Joburg

Grace Mahlomotja joined the firm as a portfolio manager in March.

Hawksford cements Africa offering with strategic hire on the continent

Simon’s appointment is central to our strategic ambitions in the African market.

Unity Bank appoints acting MD/CEO

The lender revealed that “Kolawole is a seasoned and consummate banker with over three decades of industry experience.

Absa appoints new CEO

Standard Bank thanked Fihla for his services and said the necessary succession planning measures would be announced soon.

African Development Bank Group appoints Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Disclosure and Access to Information (DAI) Appeals Panel

During the session, the panel also adopted its rules and operating procedures governing its role as the final arbiter in disclosure appeals.

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