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Ecobank, one of the leading pan-African banking group, has announced Jeremy Awori as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement on 2 March 2023 said Mr. Awori has officially assumed his role.

Jeremy Awori brings over 25 years of experience in the banking industry into his new role. He was for close to a decade the Managing Director/CEO of Absa Bank Kenya Plc. Prior to joining Absa, Awori served in leadership roles at Standard Chartered Bank across the Middle East and Africa. His extensive expertise, skills, and industry know-how make him a valuable addition to the Ecobank Group, the bank said in a statement.

“It's a fantastic opportunity to take Ecobank to the next level of its growth strategy,” said Awori. “Despite current global challenges, Africa offers promising prospects. Ecobank is uniquely positioned to provide systematic change across the banking sector at a pan-African level, using the geographic footprint it has already established.”

Ecobank Group is present in 35 sub-Saharan African countries, as well as France, the UK, UAE, and China. The group employs over 13,000 people and serves over 32 million customers.