Barclays Africa Group has appointed
Tiger Brands former CEO Peter Matlare as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Matlare will be responsible for its rest of Africa banking operations with
effect from 1 August 2016. He will remain on the board but change from non-executive
to executive director.
In a statement the bank said
the following:
The appointment of a Deputy
CEO and Executive Director to oversee the rest of Africa business underscores
Barclays Africa’s strategy to grow across all its markets in Africa.
Group Chief Executive
Officer, Maria Ramos commented: “Peter is a seasoned executive that brings a
wealth of skills and leadership experience across multiple industries. He knows
our business intimately having served as an independent non-executive director
since 2011. We look forward to his contribution as we continue to pursue our
growth strategy in markets across the continent.”
“Barclays Africa is a robust
business with excellent growth opportunities on the African continent. I am
delighted to join a team that has delivered sustainable and strong returns for
shareholders on the back of a sound and differentiated strategy, and I look
forward to contributing to its success in a new role on the Executive
Committee,” said Matlare.
The responsibility for rest
of Africa previously fell under the portfolio of David Hodnett, the Deputy
Chief Executive Officer and Financial Director of BAGL.
David Hodnett shall continue
as Financial Director and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BAGL, but with
responsibility for the South African [banking] businesses, which make up a
substantial part of Barclays Africa. This includes Retail and Business Banking
and the Corporate and Investment Bank.
“David Hodnett’s appointment
is critical to growing our SA business, which remains our base and the biggest
component of BAGL. As an Executive Director on our Board he will continue to
play a key role in driving our growth strategy,” Ramos commented.
Craig Bond will continue in
his role as chief executive of the retail and business bank (RBB) and a member
of the Barclays Africa executive committee.
Stephen Van Coller, CEO of
Barclays Africa Corporate and Investment Bank, will retire from banking with
effect from 30 September 2016.
“Stephen has been a key
driver of change in the BAGL business. He has been instrumental in the growth
of our corporate and investment banking business and has been at the heart of
our Shared Growth strategy spanning education and skills training, enterprise
development and financial inclusion – which is being launched next week. I am
very grateful to him for his dedication and contribution. All of us at Barclays
Africa wish him all the best in his future endeavours,” said Ramos.
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