George Elombi
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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Guyana:
Dr George Elombi is the new President and Chairman of Afreximbank.
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Cameroon:
George Elombi is associated with the opening of a new era at the African Export-Import Bank.
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Tanzania:
Dr George Elombi described Prof Oramah as one of the few in the world who combine vision and execution.
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Kenya:
George Elombi is the new president of the African Export-Import Bank who pledged to focus on building factories and jobs within Africa.
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Kenya:
Dr George Elombi has formally assumed the presidency of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
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Liberia:
Dr. George Elombi, President-designate of Afreximbank, said the solution lies in industrialization and stronger financial muscle.
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Kenya:
George Elombi will take over as the new president of Afreximbank.
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Liberia:
Dr. George Elombi, President-designate of Afreximbank, emphasized that without industrialization, Africa will never break free from commodity dependence or create sustainable wealth.
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Liberia:
George Elombi is the Executing Vice President of Governance, Legal and Corporate Services at Afreximbank.
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Liberia:
Dr. George Elombi was unanimously approved by shareholders as the fourth President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank.
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