Absa Group has announced key leadership appointments, including Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, former M-PESA Africa Managing Director, as the new Chief Executive for Personal and Private Banking, effective April 1, 2026. These changes reflect Absa's strategic focus on customer solutions and leadership development.

• Sitoyo Lopokoiyit brings extensive experience in financial services and telecommunications from his role at M-PESA Africa.
• Other key appointments include Prabashni Naidoo as Group Chief Governance Officer and Rushdi Solomons as Group Chief Internal Audit Officer, both effective March 1, 2026.
• Fatima Newman has been appointed Chief Compliance Officer, leveraging her 28 years of experience in risk and compliance.