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UBA Group Appoints New MD/CEOs for Kenya, Sierra Leone.
UBA Group Appoints New MD/CEOs for Kenya, Sierra Leone.
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, popularly known as Africa’s Global Bank, has made significant strides with the recent appointments of Ms. Mary Mulili and Mr. Mohamed Alhajie Samoura as the new Managing Directors/Chief Executive Officers of its subsidiaries in Kenya and Sierra Leone, respectively.
Ms. Mary Mulili’s appointment as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA Kenya comes at a pivotal time for the subsidiary, coinciding with its 15th anniversary of operation. Notably, Ms. Mulili’s selection marks a historic moment as she becomes the first female MD/CEO of UBA Kenya, reflecting the bank’s unwavering commitment to gender diversity and inclusivity in leadership roles.
Bringing over two decades of experience in various banking sectors, including corporate, commercial, public, institutional, SME, retail, and digital banking, Ms. Mulili has held executive positions in UBA Kenya and other commercial banks. Her expertise and leadership have been instrumental in providing comprehensive business advisory services and innovative solutions.
Upon her appointment, the Board Chairman of UBA Kenya, Mr. Alphan Njeru, emphasized the crucial nature of Ms. Mulili’s role in driving the subsidiary’s growth through regional trade opportunities, digital innovation, and SME financing. In response, Ms. Mulili expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to lead UBA Kenya and outlined her commitment to leveraging the UBA Group’s extensive network to provide tailored financial solutions and drive sustainable growth.
In Sierra Leone, Mr. Mohamed Alhajie Samoura assumes the role of Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UBA’s subsidiary, becoming the first Sierra Leonean to hold this position since the bank’s inception in 2008. Mr. Samoura’s appointment underscores UBA’s dedication to empowering local talent and promoting human capital development. With a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of Sierra Leone’s corporate and institutional banking landscape, Mr. Samoura is well-positioned to lead UBA Sierra Leone towards becoming the country’s leading financial institution.
The strategic appointments of Ms. Mulili and Mr. Samoura reflect UBA Group’s commitment to fostering diversity, empowering local talent, and driving growth across its African operations. UBA’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, expressed appreciation for the outgoing MD/CEOs of Kenya and Sierra Leone, acknowledging their immense contributions to the UBA Group over the past few years.
United Bank for Africa, with a global presence in 20 African countries, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, France, and the United Arab Emirates, is a leading employer in the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees and serving over 35 million customers worldwide. The bank provides retail, commercial, and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting-edge technology.
The appointments of Ms. Mary Mulili and Mr. Mohamed Alhajie Samoura signal a new chapter for UBA’s operations in Kenya and Sierra Leone, underscoring the bank’s commitment to driving progress and empowering local talent across the African continent.
