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.
Executive Moves
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
03/29/2018
African Bank’s new chief will be first black woman to lead an SA bank
Basani has been an integral part of executing African Bank’s turnaround strategy
03/26/2018
SGG Group appoints Managing Director for its Cayman office
Lynden has over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry and specialises in the incorporation, governance and administration of hedge funds, private equity structures, capital market transactions and complex international corporate struct
03/26/2018
De Carvalho to depart from Citi
Michel de Carvalho will leave his post as vice chairman of the investment bank in EMEA
03/22/2018
Citigroup Bolsters Investment Banking Ranks With Eye on Cash-Rich Private-Equity Firms
Alexis Maskell to join with Citi’s Shawn Borisoff to oversee the bank’s EMEA alternative assets group
03/15/2018
Four-partner Baker McKenzie team follows former Johannesburg co-head to A&O
Allen & Overy expands its South African and pan-African practice with litigation and arbitration team hire in Johannesburg
03/14/2018
FBN Holdings Announce New Appointments
The statement said that the appointment of both chairmen had received regulatory approvals.
03/13/2018
Four-partner Baker McKenzie team follows former Johannesburg co-head to A&O
The move marks A&O’s first foray into disputes work in South Africa
03/09/2018
Citi Beefs Up Swiss Family Office
Schlaus is a 20-year veteran of the family office industry, most recently as Deutsche Bank's operating chief for key client partners, in Zurich.
03/09/2018
Senegal’s Amie Ndiaye Sow is UBA regional director for W/Africa
She has more than 20 years of professional experience in the banking sector as a risk manager and business developer in the West, Central and Eastern Africa financial markets.
03/08/2018
Standard Chartered Names Ivorian Legend Didier Drogba as Digital Bank Ambassador
The launch of our digital bank in Côte d'Ivoire is an important chapter in our developing turnaround story for the region.
03/08/2018
UBA Appoints Abiola Bawuah As Regional CEO In Charge Of Six West African Countries
She also has numerous leadership qualifications from Harvard Business School, Columbia, University of New York, INSEAD and Institut Villa Pierrefeu in Switzerland.
03/07/2018
Standard Bank creates senior offshore post
It aims to consolidate its client services – high-net-worth, corporate and business banking, and international personal banking – under Greg's new leadership. He will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Will Thorp.
03/06/2018
AfDB appoints five senior management staff
Adesina said that Dr. Hanan Morsy as was appointed as the Director, Macroeconomic Forecasting and Research, with effect from March 12.