05/15/2018
Absa exec - who earned R26 million last year - probably quit over strategy disagreement, says an analyst
The deputy head of Absa has resigned midway through a two-month sabbatical.
Executive Moves
05/11/2018
BNP Paribas poaches prime services exec
Sami has more than 20 years industry experience.
05/11/2018
Barclays Bank Ghana MD Steps Down
In addition, the marked progress seen on her watch has led to employee engagement being at its highest in recent years.
05/09/2018
Saxo Bank appoints new CEO for Mena region
Steve Weller was previously managing director of Sberbank’s foreign exchange business
05/08/2018
SA's former deputy finance minister appointed to MTN Board
In an announcement of the Presidential Investment Envoys in April, President Ramaphosa said they would be tasked with encouraging investment into South Africa's economy.
05/08/2018
Standard Chartered reshuffles Africa and Middle East leadership team
New regional head of securities services and operations for Standard Chartered's Africa & Middle East businesses in restructure.
05/02/2018
Ivory Coast project finance lawyer joins Orrick
“He brings experience on the most sophisticated projects and relationships with key players in the region."
05/02/2018
Ex-CBK governor Njuguna Ndung'u appointed to head Africa's think tank
"This has contributed significantly to Kenya currently being at the frontier of financial inclusion,”
04/24/2018
SANNE announces senior promotion of new Managing Director, Alternative Assets - EMEA
In his new position he will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the EMEA Alternative Assets platform
04/24/2018
Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara names new CEO
The company has been without a chief executive since February 2017, when John Vitalo quit amid growing investor concerns over its faltering performance and sliding share price.
04/23/2018
Old Mutual bosses step back as managed separation finalised
Old Mutual Limited is the new holding company for Old Mutual Emerging Markets, a holding in Nedbank and the residual Old Mutual plc.
04/18/2018
Nedbank asks for new lead partner after KPMG executives quit
KPMG announced over the weekend, that two senior partners had resigned because of their work on VBS bank.
04/17/2018
Development Bank of Southern Africa appoints new CFO
The former CFO, Kameshni Naidoo and Rieaz Shaik, then group executive: International Financing resigned during the review of the bank’s operating model.
04/13/2018
South African Airways Names CFO to Replace Suspended Nhantsi
Head will fill the gap left by Nhantsi, who is facing a disciplinary hearing alongside ex-CEO Musa Zwane following unspecified allegations made against them.
04/12/2018
Northern Trust Announces Leadership Appointments in Global Family Office & Investment Practice Group
Belinda Aspinall has been named head of GFO for the region
04/11/2018
ENSafrica appoints new banking and finance director
He will be based in the firm’s Johannesburg offices.
04/06/2018
Zurich announces leadership transition in Europe, Middle East & Africa business
Amanda Blanc (British citizen, 1967) who is joining Zurich from AXA will succeed Mr. Shaughnessy as CEO EMEA
04/05/2018
BNP Paribas announces new senior appointment in wealth management
As part of his appointment, Batin will also join BNP Paribas’ MEA Executive Committee, Wealth Management Switzerland Executive Committee and the International Markets Executive Committee.
04/04/2018
SGG Mauritius Strengthens Business Development Team to Support African Growth Strategy
The company has an office in South Africa and is planning to further strengthen its position on the continent.
04/04/2018
Avaloq strengthens global leadership team
In line with its plan to accelerate growth organically and through acquisitions, Avaloq recently implemented a new governance structure and team to strengthen its operational and strategic management