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Group Executive President

Leading CFG-Holdings Towards a Sustainable Future

The Group Executive President (GEP) of CFG-Holdings plays a central role in driving the company’s strategic vision and operational success.

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.

Role in CFG-Holdings

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.

 

Previous Work Experience

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.

Key Roles Held

  1. Fund-Raising and Investment Bank Manager – Atlantic Financial Group: Jean-Paul led efforts in securing critical investments for large-scale projects in multiple sectors, including infrastructure and energy. His role involved managing relationships with international investors, banks, and financial institutions to facilitate multi-million-dollar transactions. He was instrumental in designing investment strategies that helped the group expand its footprint across various regions.
  2. Business Development and Investment Director (Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi): In this capacity, Jean-Paul focused on developing and executing business growth strategies in East Africa, driving significant investment opportunities and partnerships in the region. He played a key role in identifying new business ventures, expanding market share, and structuring financial solutions tailored to the unique economic landscapes of these countries.
  3. Senior Banker – Corporate and Investment Banking, Attijariwafa Bank: At Attijariwafa Bank, one of the largest banking groups in North Africa, Jean-Paul managed key accounts and provided high-level financial advisory services to corporate clients. He led negotiations for large loan facilities and investment deals, with a focus on corporate restructuring, capital raising, and risk management. His strong understanding of market dynamics allowed him to design innovative banking products that met the needs of diverse corporate clients.
  4. Financial Strategist and Relationship Manager: In various senior roles, Jean-Paul has been responsible for financial modeling, capital structuring, and client relationship management for both public and private sector entities. He has consistently delivered financial solutions that drive growth and sustainability, whether through equity investments, structured loans, or other financial instruments.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully structured and negotiated multi-million-dollar transactions and investment deals across various industries, including energy, infrastructure, and financial services.
  • Built strong relationships with leading financial institutions, banks, and investors across Africa and beyond.
  • Led fundraising efforts that resulted in the successful closure of high-profile deals, enhancing the growth trajectory of the organizations he has worked with.
  • Developed strategic partnerships that expanded the geographic footprint of financial institutions, particularly in East and Central Africa.

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.

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