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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Former Absa bank Group CEO Jeremy Awori has been appointed new Ecobank Group Chief Executive.<\/p>\n

Awori takes over Ade Ayeyemi who is set to retire upon hitting 60 years, in accordance to the Group’s policy.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Monday, Ecobank Group chairman Alain Nkontchou desribed Awori as “a highly respected leader in the banking industry with significant achievements in his previous capacities”.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Board of Directors strongly believes that his drive and strong focus on results will be vital in steering the Group in its next phase\u201d Alain Nkontchou said.<\/p>\n

Awori resigned last week from Absa after ten years of service and is set to leave the bank at the end on September.<\/p>\n

His Ecobank predecessor, Ade, has served the bank for seven years.<\/p>\n

Ade is said to have navigated Ecobank through challenges, seizing opportunities, and positioning it for sustainable long-term growth.<\/p>\n

As part of his parting shot, Ade Ayeyemi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the Ecobank Group and stated: \u201cIt is a privilege to lead an amazing team of Ecobankers in bringing the Ecobank Group back to growth and continuing to realise our commendable pan-African mandate.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also expressed his commitment to a smooth transition and on-boarding of his successor.<\/p>\n

On his part, Awori responding to the announcement of his appointment said: \u201cIt is a great honour to be appointed Ecobank Group\u2019s Chief Executive Officer. I look forward to consolidating the transformation of Ecobank, a truly pan-African institution full of talented people, while innovating to create value for all Ecobank\u2019s stakeholders.”<\/p>\n

He added,”I am humbled by the opportunity to contribute to the continent\u2019s economic development and financial integration with Ecobank Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

Absa’s Board of directors last week said Jeremy will be leaving the bank on October 31.<\/p>\n

“Jeremy has been instrumental in driving significant growth and transformation of our business over the past decade and under his outstanding leadership, Absa Bank Kenya PLC has evolved into a modern-day business,” Charles Muchene, chairman of the Board said.<\/p>\n

The Board said it had already initiated the process of identifying a successor.<\/p>\n

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