Absa Names M-PESA Exec as Its New Head of Personal and Private Banking

Absa names M-PESA exec as its new head of personal and private banking

The appointment of M-PESA Africa’s Sitoyo Lopokoiyit brings financial services and telecommunications expertise along with knowledge of the fast-growing East African market.

ABSA taps outgoing M-Pesa Africa CEO Lopokoiyit in top executive shake-up

ABSA appoints Lopokoiyit as its new chief executive for personal, private banking.

Absa Appoints M-Pesa CEO Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to Senior Africa Banking Role

Absa announces the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking, effective 1 April 2026. A highly experienced industry leader, Lopokoiyit brings deep expertise in financial services, telecoms, customer value propositions and experience, and large-scale business transformation. This appointment represents an important step in Absa’s ongoing focus on delivering integrated, customer centric solutions across its …

M-PESA Africa MD Sitoyo Lopokoiyit joins Absa as Chief Executive

Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the Managing Director of M-PESA Africa is set to join Absa Group as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking, effective April 1, 2026.

Absa Group reshapes executive leadership - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Absa Group has announced a major executive reshuffle, headlined by the appointment of fintech heavyweight Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as the new CEO of Personal and Private Banking. The move is part of a broader leadership overhaul aimed at fortifying the bank’s digital capabilities, governance framework, and Pan-African growth strategy. According to Group CEO Kenny Fihla, these appointments are designed to build a “future-fit” leadership team, blending i…

Absa Appoints Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive: Personal and Private Banking

Effective 1 April 2026, Absa has announced the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive of Personal and Private Banking. A highly accomplished industry leader, Lopokoiyit brings extensive expertise in financial services, telecommunications, customer experience, and large-scale business transformation. His appointment underscores Absa’s commitment to delivering integrated, customer‑centric solutions across its Personal and Private Bank…