02 Mars 2023
Africa/Togo-Economy-Ecobank
LIBREVILLE, March 2 (Infosplusgabon) – Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group and the leading pan-African banking group, announced on Thursday that Jeremy Awori has officially taken up his post as CEO of the Ecobank Group.
Speaking regarding his new role, Jeremy Awori said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to lead Ecobank to the next stage of its growth strategy. Africa offers promising prospects. Ecobank is uniquely positioned to bring regarding systematic change in banking at a pan-African level, building on the geographic footprint it has already established. »
“Through our unique platform, we are well positioned to offer financial products and solutions to countries, large corporations and SMEs to take advantage of the countless resources available on the continent, and diverse trade and investment opportunities. . We also provide relevant, accessible and affordable financial services that meet the changing needs of a dynamic, young and enterprising continent. Ecobank’s brand and heritage continue to be a source of pride,” concluded Jeremy Awori.
Alain Nkontchou, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Group, added: “The outstanding and demonstrated qualities of Jeremy Awori – an effective results-oriented leader with deep knowledge of the African banking landscape – make him the right choice. ideal to drive the growth of the Ecobank Group in today’s era of rapid global and continental change”. The Group Chairman also indicated that Jeremy Awori has the full support of the ETI Board.
Jeremy Awori brings with him over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, including almost ten years as Managing Director of Absa Bank Kenya Plc. Prior to joining Absa, he held senior positions at Standard Chartered Bank in the Middle East and Africa. His great expertise, skills and know-how in the sector make him a valuable asset to the Ecobank Group.
The Ecobank Group is the premier pan-African private sector banking group, with unparalleled African expertise. It is present in 35 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as in France, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and China. Its unique pan-African network provides a unified platform for payments, cash management, trade and investments. The Ecobank Group employs over 13,000 people serving more than 32 million customers and offers a full range of products, services and solutions from Retail Banking, Commercial Banking and Corporate and Investment Banking across multiple channels, including digital. For more information, please visit Ecobank.com.
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