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Standard Bank Group appoints Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking for its Africa regions, signaling the bank's strategy to promote local African talent to senior roles.
Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan investment banker Anne Aliker has been appointed head of Africa Regions – Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, the institution announced Nov. 1.
The appointment underscores the group’s commitment to developing African leaders and highlights the growing influence of Ugandan professionals in senior roles across the continent.
Luvuyo Masinda, chief executive of CIB at Standard Bank Group, praised Aliker’s track record in announcing the appointment.
“Our growth ambitions across CIB remain central to our strategy, as we continue to unlock new opportunities, deepen client impact, and build a future-ready franchise,” Masinda said. “Anne brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of strategic leadership across the continent.”
Aliker’s prior roles within the group include leading CIB Uganda, heading Investment Banking for Africa Regions and International, and most recently serving as head of client coverage. Masinda noted that her leadership would be key in shaping the future of the Africa business into its next chapter.
The appointment adds Aliker to a growing list of Ugandan professionals in key leadership positions across the group, including Anne Juuko, regional head for Global Markets, East Africa; Francis Karuhanga, regional chief executive for Southern and West Africa; Doreen Rwakatungu-Musiime, group chief audit executive; and Patrick Mweheire, a senior group executive who recently completed his term as regional chief executive for East Africa.
“It is an incredible honor to take on this role at such a transformative time for our continent,” Aliker said. “I am proud to represent Uganda within Africa’s largest bank and to lead alongside exceptional teams across our markets to deliver meaningful client impact. Our purpose — to drive Africa’s growth — is deeply personal to me.”
Mumba Kalifungwa, chief executive of Stanbic Bank Uganda, applauded the move, calling it a “validation of the strength of Uganda’s financial professionals on the continental stage.”
Paul Muganwa, executive director and head of CIB at Stanbic Bank Uganda, added that Aliker’s appointment is “a powerful testament to the quality of leadership emerging from Uganda.”
Standard Bank Group was recently named among the World’s Best Employers by Forbes, recognizing its commitment to leadership development, inclusion, and creating an environment where African talent can thrive on a global stage.