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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 786,552 | 614 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Totals | 1 | 786,552 | 614 | $6,000 | 5$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Guyana:
Dr George Elombi is the incoming president of Afreximbank.
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Tanzania:
Dr George Elombi's appointment was confirmed during the 32nd Afreximbank Group Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Burkina Faso:
Dr George Elombi has been elected as the new President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
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Kenya:
George Elombi has been named the next president and board chairman of Afreximbank.
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