# United Bank for Africa leadership appointments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/united-bank-for-africa-leadership-appointments
> Updated: 2026-08-27T06:17:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has undergone significant leadership transitions within its board and executive management.

On August 19, the bank disclosed the appointment of Ibrahim Ajimasu Puri as a Non-Executive Director, a move subject to Central Bank of Nigeria approval. Puri is a financial services executive with over 35 years of experience across banking, fintech, telecommunications, and fast-moving consumer goods. He previously served as an Executive Director at UBA before retiring in 2022.

On August 21, 2026, Emmanuel N. Nnorom officially assumed the role of Group Chairman, succeeding Tony Elumelu. Elumelu’s departure follows the completion of a 12-year tenure, reaching the maximum limit for non-executive directors permitted by Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines. Nnorom, a chartered accountant with over 40 years of experience, previously held several high-level roles at UBA, including CEO of UBA Africa and Group Chief Operating Officer.

In a related leadership development, Linda Quaynor has been appointed as the Board Chairperson for UBA Ghana, succeeding Kweku Andoh Awotwi. Quaynor, who brings over 25 years of experience in financial services and management consulting, becomes the first woman to hold this position at the Ghanaian subsidiary.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: United Bank for Africa appoints Emmanuel Nnorom as Group Chairman

Emmanuel Nnorom has succeeded Tony Elumelu as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) following regulatory tenure limits. Additionally, Linda Quaynor becomes the first female Board Chair for UBA Ghana.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-bank-for-africa-appoints-emmanuel-nnorom-as-group-chairman

### 2026-08-21: Emmanuel N. Nnorom appointed Group President of United Bank for Africa

Emmanuel N. Nnorom has been appointed as the new Group President of United Bank for Africa (UBA), bringing over 40 years of experience in banking and corporate governance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/emmanuel-n-nnorom-appointed-group-president-of-united-bank-for-africa

### 2026-08-19: United Bank for Africa appoints Ibrahim Puri as Non-Executive Director

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has appointed Ibrahim Ajimasu Puri as a Non-Executive Director, pending approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-bank-for-africa-appoints-ibrahim-puri-as-non-executive-director

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