CEO’s Lounge

Oluwaomi (Tomi) Somefun, a renowned banker and trailblazing leader, has transformed Unity Bank since assuming the CEO role in 2015. With over three decades of experience spanning commercial …

Nigeria’s security landscape is fraught with challenges. The nation faces widespread instability from the surge in criminality to the complex entanglement of state and non-state actors. Islamist insurgencies, …

Diane Karusisi is a prominent Rwandan economist, statistician, and banking executive. She is the CEO of one of Rwanda’s leading financial institutions, the Bank of Kigali Group (BK …

Anne Juuko is a prominent Ugandan banking executive who has served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Stanbic Bank Uganda since March 2020. With an impressive career …

Ruth Zaipuna has emerged as a trailblazer in Tanzania’s banking industry, serving as the CEO of National Microfinance Bank (NMB), one of the country’s largest financial institutions. Over …

Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe is the first female Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Fidelity Bank Plc. Her journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most influential corporate leaders is …

The appointment of Bolaji Agbede as Acting CEO of Access Bank Holdings marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s financial landscape. With over 27 years of experience spanning human …

Nasim Devji’s leadership as Group CEO and Managing Director at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has earned her a significant spot in the Kenyan banking sector. In a field …

Juliet Ehimuan is the founder and CEO of Beyond Limits Africa and the immediate past director of Google West Africa. Juliet started her tech journey in 1995 when …

Financial systems in Africa have grown from being underdeveloped into a booming industry that has contributed to trade, investment, and economic development.  According to The World Bank, “Economic …