Standard Bank Namibia appoints new Head of Personal & Private Banking

Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as Executive Officer: Personal & Private Banking, effective 3 August 2026.

Namaseb joins the bank’s Executive Leadership Team with more than a decade of experience across banking, financial services, strategy, product management and executive leadership.

The appointment is intended to strengthen the bank’s focus on innovative banking solutions, improved customer experiences and sustainable growth.

Most recently, Namaseb led the development of one of Namibia’s pioneering sustainable infrastructure initiatives, highlighting his ability to deliver transformative projects with long-term economic impact.

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He previously held senior leadership roles in the financial services sector, where he drove business growth, product innovation, customer value propositions and strategic market expansion.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Science and Mathematics from the University of Manchester and a Bachelor of Economics Honours degree from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST).

Standard Bank Namibia Chief Executive Erwin Tjipuka welcomed the appointment. “We are delighted to welcome Jerome to Standard Bank Namibia. He brings a wealth of experience, strategic insight and a proven ability to deliver commercial growth while building high-performing teams.

His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our customer proposition, deepen client relationships and advance our ambition of driving Namibia’s growth,” he said.

Tjipuka added that Namaseb’s track record of leading transformational initiatives and delivering meaningful customer and business outcomes positions him well to guide the Personal & Private Banking business into its next phase of growth and innovation.

Commenting on his new role, Namaseb said: “I am honoured to join Standard Bank Namibia at such an exciting time in its journey. The bank has a strong legacy of supporting individuals, families and businesses across the country, and I look forward to working with our talented teams to deepen customer relationships, enhance our value proposition and deliver innovative solutions that help our clients achieve their ambitions. Together, we will continue driving inclusive growth and creating meaningful impact for the communities we serve.”

Standard Bank Namibia said it remains committed to building a strong leadership team that will continue to drive customer-centric innovation, sustainable growth and positive impact across Namibia’s financial services sector.