Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, has announced a series of key senior executive appointments aimed at bolstering the Group’s leadership and advancing its new Growth, Transformation, and Returns (GTR) strategy.
Among the new appointments are Abena Osei-Poku as Regional Executive Anglophone West Africa and Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana, Martin Miruka as Group Executive for Transformation, Enablement, and Customer Experience, Anup Suri as Group Executive for Commercial and Consumer Banking, Michael Larbie as Group Executive for Corporate and Investment Banking, and Thierry Mbimi as Group Executive for Internal Audit & Management Services.
These strategic appointments come at a crucial juncture as Ecobank embarks on its next phase of growth and transformation, aiming to solidify its position as the preferred bank and a leader in delivering responsive, innovative, and affordable financial services across Africa.
Of particular note is the decision to merge the commercial and consumer businesses under the leadership of Anup Suri, underscoring the Group’s commitment to enhancing these critical business units for sustained growth. Additionally, the creation of the new role of Transformation, Enablement, and Customer Experience reflects Ecobank’s emphasis on ensuring effective leadership for the successful execution of its transformation agenda.
Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group, expressed confidence in the newly appointed executives, emphasizing their wealth of experience and their potential to drive Ecobank’s future growth and success.
He said: “I am delighted that Abena Osei-Poku, Martin Miruka, Anup Suri, Michael Larbi, and Thierry Mbimi are joining our leadership team, each bringing proven, valuable, global and African financial services experience. I have no doubt that they will play pivotal roles in driving Ecobank’s future growth and success.”
Abena Osei-Poku, who assumed her role in January, brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong background in Corporate and Investment banking, Business banking, and Risk Management. She succeeds Daniel Sackey, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service at Ecobank.
Having joined joined Ecobank in February, Martin Miruka brings 25 years of experience as a C-suite executive, business strategist, and serial entrepreneur, with a focus on pan-African transformation initiatives.
Anup Suri, who took up his new position in March, boasts over 30 years of senior leadership experience across various industries and regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.
Michael Larbie, who also assumed his role in March, brings over 25 years of global senior financial services and investment banking experience, with a track record of success in driving growth and expansion across diverse markets.
Thierry Mbimi, who started in March, brings 27 years of extensive industry and consulting experience, with a strong background in audit, risk management, and technology. These appointments underscore Ecobank’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team and positioning the Group for sustained growth and success in the dynamic African financial services landscape.
