UBA names Chioma Mang CEO for Africa 1 Operations

By InstinctBusiness Jan 27, 20260

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group has announced the appointment of veteran banker Chioma Mang as the Chief Executive Officer of UBA Africa 1, a strategic operational cluster encompassing eight countries across the continent.

In a statement shared on her LinkedIn profile, Mang confirmed the appointment, which grants her responsibility for UBA’s operations in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Mozambique.

“I’m pleased to share that I have been appointed CEO, UBA Africa 1,” Mang stated. “As I take on this role, my focus remains clear: driving sustainable growth, strengthening customer trust, empowering our people, and delivering long-term value across the markets we serve.”

The appointment leverages Mang’s nearly three decades of experience within the UBA Group and her proven track record of transformative leadership. She is renowned as the only Managing Director/CEO in the Group’s history to have led subsidiaries across West, Central, and East Africa, having previously served as MD/CEO for UBA in Gabon and Uganda.

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Under her prior leadership, those subsidiaries underwent significant repositioning and performance turnarounds, earning international acclaim. Notably, they were recognized with multiple ‘Best Bank’ awards from The Banker, a Financial Times of London publication.

“Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of leading and repositioning multiple African banking operations for higher and more consistent returns, while building resilient teams and institutions that deliver impact,” Mang commented.

In her new role, Mang will be tasked with deepening UBA’s market presence and impact across the diverse regions within her cluster. Her mandate will center on customer-centric innovation, strategic expansion, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

“I look forward to working closely with our teams, partners, and stakeholders as we continue to deepen UBA’s impact across Africa,” she added.