United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc , Africa’s Global Bank, has announced the 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.
Mary Mulili, MD/CEO, UBA, Kenya |
Mulili, a Kenyan, boasts of experience in the corporate,
commercial, public, institutional banking, SME, retail, and digital banking
sectors with an extensive career spanning over two decades in the banking
sector.
She served as Executive Director for UBA Kenya and pivotal
executive and senior roles in other commercial banks with her expertise, and
leadership, delivering comprehensive business advisory services and innovative
solutions.
Speaking on her selection, Mr. Alphan Njeru, Board Chairman, UBA Kenya, disclosed that the
Mulili’s appointment – which took effect last month subject to regulatory
approval – comes at a crucial juncture for the subsidiary, as it is focused on
accelerating growth through regional trade opportunities, digital innovation,
and SME financing, aligning with the broader vision of sustainable banking.
Responding, Mulili expressed her gratitude for the opportunity towards steering UBA Kenya’s strategic vision, leveraging the UBA Group’s extensive network across 20 African countries and globally. She expressed her commitment to provide tailored financial solutions, emphasizing UBA’s dedication as a financial partner of growth for all stakeholders.
Mohamed Alhajie Samoura, MD/CEO, UBA, Sierra Leone |
Thus, he becomes the first Sierra Leonean to hold this
position since the bank’s inception in 2008, emphasising UBA’s commitment to
empowering local talent and promoting human capital development.
Over the years, Samoura has garnered accolades, as he is
frequently named among the 100 Most Outstanding Executives in Sierra Leone. His
wealth of experience and understanding of the country’s corporate and
institutional banking landscape positions him well for his role.
His appointment aligns with UBA Group’s strategic focus on
localizing governance, products, and services to meet host economy
requirements. UBA Sierra Leone, under his leadership, aims to be the leading
financial institution in the country, with a current customer base exceeding
400,000.
Commenting on both appointments, Oliver Alawuba, UBA’s Group
Managing Director/CEO, said the strategic appointments underscore the bank’s
commitment towards fostering diversity, empowering local talent, and driving
growth across its African operations.
He took time to appreciate the outgoing MD/CEOs of Kenya and
Sierra Leone, for their immense contribution to the UBA Group over the past few
years.
United Bank for Africa is one of the largest employers in
the financial sector on the African continent, with 25,000 employees’ group
wide and serving over 35 million customers globally.
Operating in 20 African countries and in the United Kingdom,
the United States of America, France and the United Arab Emirates, UBA provides
retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial
inclusion and implementing cutting edge technology.
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