The Group Executive President (GEP) of CFG-Holdings plays a central role in driving the company’s strategic vision and operational success.
As the Group Executive President of CFG-Holdings, Jean-Paul Animbom is responsible for steering the strategic direction of the entire group. He plays a pivotal role in defining and driving the company’s vision of becoming a Pan-African financial powerhouse. Jean-Paul’s key focus is on executing CFG-Holdings’ ambitious investment plans across Africa, ensuring that the group remains at the forefront of financial innovation and value creation in the region.
In his capacity as the chief visionary, Jean-Paul explores new business opportunities, assessing and evaluating potential markets and sectors for investment. He leads the group in building strong relationships with potential shareholders, strategic partners, financial institutions, and external stakeholders. His extensive leadership skills ensure that CFG-Holdings operates seamlessly across its subsidiaries, aligning them with the group’s mission to foster sustainable development and growth in Africa’s financial landscape.
In addition to his executive leadership role, Jean-Paul is tasked with overseeing the successful implementation of CFG-Holdings’ investment initiatives. He ensures that the group’s projects, whether in banking, asset management, insurance, or other sectors, are executed with precision and meet the highest standards of governance and accountability. Jean-Paul is also responsible for setting the corporate governance framework, which guarantees transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Jean-Paul Animbom brings over 16 years of comprehensive experience in corporate and investment banking, fundraising, and financial management across various regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the USA, and Asia. His distinguished career has equipped him with deep expertise in managing multi-million-dollar transactions, structuring complex financial deals, and securing strategic investments, making him a leading figure in the African financial services industry.
Through his extensive experience, Jean-Paul Animbom has built a strong reputation as a visionary leader in finance, known for his strategic thinking, innovative approach, and ability to execute large-scale investment projects. His deep understanding of the African market dynamics positions him as a key player in shaping the future of finance across the continent.
With a distinguished career in executive banking, including a tenure as Managing Director of KCB and BPR banks in Rwanda, Maurice brings unparalleled expertise to CFG Holdings. His extensive knowledge of the East African financial sector and proven leadership abilities makes him a valuable asset to our team.
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Group Executive President
Jean-Paul ANIMBOM
Jean-Paul ANIMBOM is a Cameroonian citizen with over 19 years’ experience in banking. He has held prominent senior positions with Ecobank Group, BGFIBank Group, AttijariWafa Bank Group, and currently with Atlantic Group Holding, serving as an investment banker and fundraising Manager.
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