Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, has announced that Jeremy Awori has officially taken up the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2023.
As a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience, Awori brings to the role a wealth of expertise and industry know-how that will be instrumental in driving the pan-African growth of the banking group.
In his first official statement as CEO, Awori expressed his excitement at the opportunity to take Ecobank to the next level of its growth strategy, saying that despite current global challenges, Africa offers promising prospects. He added that the bank is uniquely positioned to provide systematic change across the banking sector at a pan-African level, using the geographic footprint it has already established.
Through its single gateway platform, Ecobank is well-positioned to provide the necessary financial products and solutions for countries, corporates, and SMEs to capitalize on the continent’s vast resource, trade and investment opportunities. The bank also provides relevant, accessible, and affordable financial services that address the evolving needs of a vibrant, youthful, and entrepreneurial continent.
Ecobank’s brand and heritage, Awori said, continue to be a source of pride, and he pledged to work tirelessly to uphold the bank’s reputation as a leading pan-African banking group.
Alain Nkontchou, Ecobank Group Chairman, described Awori as an exceptional and proven leader with an extensive knowledge of the African banking landscape, making him the ideal choice to steer the growth of the Ecobank Group through the current era of rapid global and continental changes. Nkontchou added that Awori has the full support of the ETI Board.
Prior to joining Ecobank, Awori served as CEO and Managing Director of Absa Bank Kenya Plc for close to a decade. He also held leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank across the Middle East and Africa. With his extensive expertise, skills, and industry know-how, Awori is a valuable addition to the Ecobank Group, and his appointment bodes well for the bank’s pan-African growth strategy.
