Melu Is New Barclays Africa Boss

BARCLAYS Africa Group has appointed Mizinga Melu chief executive of Barclays Africa Regional Management.
Ms Melu’s appointment is with effect from October 1, 2014 and she will be responsible for the Group’s businesses outside South Africa.
This is according to a statement issued in Lusaka yesterday by Barclays Africa Group chief executive Maria Ramos.
“I am excited that we were able to appoint someone with such breadth of skills and experience into this role.
“Her appointment will be instrumental in executing our strategy on the continent,” Ms Ramos said.
Ms Melu joined the then Absa Group in March last year as managing director of NBC Tanzania, where she built a strong team, which is transforming that business.
Ms Melu is leaving the business in a much stronger position from where the team will continue to build.
Previously, Ms Melu held a number of roles at Standard Chartered Bank-Zambia including that of chief executive officer, Global Head of Development Organisations in the United Kingdom (UK) and Africa Regional Head of Financial Institutions in both South Africa and Kenya.
With an MBA from Henley Management School and deep experience across many countries in Africa, Ms Melu brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the role.
The country managing directors of all Barclays Africa’s businesses outside South Africa will report to Ms Melu, who will co-ordinate integrated planning and ensure the development of product-led and country-specific strategies, as well as support their execution.
In addition, Ms Melu will oversee the development of stakeholder relationships with governments, regulators, the boards and customers in the countries.
She will be reporting to David Hodnett, deputy chief executive officer of Barclays Africa Group.

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6 Responses to Melu Is New Barclays Africa Boss

Boko Haram Reply

September 10, 2014 at 11:45 am

The problem is that she has a husband who is a “John isoolye ubwali”. Women nowadays should be careful of men who are opportunists.
Wellard Reply

September 10, 2014 at 12:02 pm

Congrats to her. It’s good to have a Zambian make their mark in this competitive world.
Koswe Banda Reply

September 10, 2014 at 12:58 pm

Boko haram, How does this bother u? U admire how John solve ubwali Ella.
tumbuka Reply

September 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm

Iwe boko, why are you seeing a problem where Mizinga herself does not see one? Or are you just jealousy? If you ask her, she will tell you that her success is attributable to the support she receives from her husband. Congrats Madam Mizinga
Anthony chisanga Reply

September 10, 2014 at 5:18 pm

Melu congratulation but look out to God is the one provinding you this positions.
Anthony chisanga Reply

September 10, 2014 at 5:19 pm

Thanks again to our Lord is the provider