George Elombi
GabonexecutiveMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. George Elombi, a seasoned executive from Cameroon, has been appointed as the next president and board chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), effective September 2025. With nearly three decades of experience at the bank, Elombi has held various key positions, including Executive Vice President for Governance, Legal, and Corporate Services, where he played a pivotal role in the bank's initiatives, including a significant COVID-19 emergency response. He holds a PhD in commercial arbitration and has a strong academic background, having lectured at the University of Hull in the UK. His leadership is expected to drive Afreximbank's goal of becoming a $250 billion institution, focusing on industrializing Africa and enhancing trade finance across the continent.
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Dr. George Elombi sees the rating as a strong recognition of the financial solidity, stability, and international credibility of the institution.
Afreximbank décroche la note «BBB+» de S&P et renforce son statut d’institution financière stratégique pour l’Afrique | Gabonreview.comGabon· 2026-06-19George Elombi is the president of the African Export-Import Bank who disclosed that major African firms were scouting the Caribbean for business opportunities.
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Jamaica· 2026-03-06
Dr George Elombi is the President of Afreximbank.
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Kenya· 2026-03-06
George Elombi is the president of Afreximbank.
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Suriname· 2026-02-20
George Elombi was present at the symposium honoring Pat Utomi's contributions.
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Nigeria· 2026-02-08
Dr George Elombi is the new President and Chairman of Afreximbank.
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Guyana· 2025-10-29
George Elombi is associated with the opening of a new era at the African Export-Import Bank.
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Cameroon· 2025-10-27Dr George Elombi described Prof Oramah as one of the few in the world who combine vision and execution.
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Tanzania· 2025-10-27
George Elombi is the new president of the African Export-Import Bank who pledged to focus on building factories and jobs within Africa.
New Africa Trade Bank boss defends sovereignty, unveils plan for factoriesKenya· 2025-10-26Dr George Elombi has formally assumed the presidency of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
Change of guard at Afreximbank as new boss vows to build on predecessor's legacyKenya· 2025-10-24Dr. George Elombi, President-designate of Afreximbank, said the solution lies in industrialization and stronger financial muscle.
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Liberia· 2025-09-10
George Elombi will take over as the new president of Afreximbank.
'This is my plea': Exiting Afreximbank chief calls on African banks to close trade finance gapKenya· 2025-09-10
Dr. George Elombi, President-designate of Afreximbank, emphasized that without industrialization, Africa will never break free from commodity dependence or create sustainable wealth.
Underfunded African Institutions Risk Derailing AU’s Development Vision | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-10George Elombi is the Executing Vice President of Governance, Legal and Corporate Services at Afreximbank.
Global Africa Diaspora Day at IATF2025 Reaffirms Commitment | NewsLiberia· 2025-09-08
Dr. George Elombi was unanimously approved by shareholders as the fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank.
Afreximbank Delivers Solid First Half 2025 Results | BusinessLiberia· 2025-09-03
Dr George Elombi is the incoming president of Afreximbank.
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Dr George Elombi's appointment was confirmed during the 32nd Afreximbank Group Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Afreximbank appoints new president as it seeks to become $250bn institutionTanzania· 2025-06-29Dr George Elombi has been elected as the new President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
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Burkina Faso· 2025-06-29George Elombi has been named the next president and board chairman of Afreximbank.
Cameroon's George Elombi to take over Afreximbank's leadershipKenya· 2025-06-28