Absa Group announces new Pan-Africa business banking chief executive |29 May 2026

Absa Group announces new Pan-Africa business banking chief executive

Absa Group has announced the appointment of Leon Barnard as the new chief executive: Business Banking across all its Pan Africa businesses, underscoring the critical role of Business Banking in driving sustainable growth, deepening customer relationships, and enabling economic participation across the continent.

Business Banking remains a core engine of growth for the Group, supporting entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and commercial clients who are central to Africa’s economic development. This appointment reflects Absa’s continued focus on delivering integrated, scalable customer centred platforms and solutions, strengthening, and scaling impact across key markets.

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