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United Bank for Africa leadership appointments

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced key undergone significant leadership changes transitions within its board and executive management. On August 19, the bank disclosed the appointment of Ibrahim Ajimasu Puri as a Non-Executive Director. Puri, Director, a move subject to Central Bank of Nigeria approval. Puri is a financial services executive with over 35 years of experience, experience across banking, fintech, telecommunications, and fast-moving consumer goods. He previously served as an Executive Director at UBA before retiring in 2022. His appointment is subject to approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. On August 21, UBA appointed 2026, Emmanuel N. Nnorom as officially assumed the new role of Group President. Nnorom returns to Chairman, succeeding Tony Elumelu. Elumelu’s departure follows the institution after serving in various leadership roles at Heirs Holdings and Transnational Corporation completion of a 12-year tenure, reaching the maximum limit for non-executive directors permitted by Central Bank of Nigeria Plc. He corporate governance guidelines. Nnorom, a chartered accountant with over 40 years of experience, previously held several high-level executive positions roles at UBA, including CEO of UBA Africa and Group Chief Operating Officer. In a subsequent related leadership development, UBA announced that Nnorom Linda Quaynor has also been appointed as the new Group Chairman, officially assuming the role on August 21, 2026. He succeeds Tony Elumelu, who retired after reaching the maximum tenure allowed Board Chairperson for non-executive directors under Central Bank of Nigeria corporate governance guidelines. Nnorom is a chartered accountant with UBA Ghana, succeeding Kweku Andoh Awotwi. Quaynor, who brings over 40 25 years of experience. experience in financial services and management consulting, becomes the first woman to hold this position at the Ghanaian subsidiary.

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  1. 2026-08-28 20:34 UTC United Bank for Africa leadership appointments
  2. 2026-08-27 08:53 UTC United Bank for Africa leadership appointments
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