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Advans La Fayette MFB makes new executive appointments

Advans La Fayette MFB

Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank has announced new executive leadership appointments in its bid to transform the business into a growth-oriented and customer focused financial institution following its national license status upgrade.

Charged with the task to position the bank innovatively with a huge appetite for growth and digitization of the company is Gaëtan Debuchy, managing director/chief executive officer.

Debuchy is expected to deliver expert services to transform the MFB into an expanded financial services organisation that drives customer satisfaction, SME growth and become a reference in the Microfinance industry in Nigeria.

Also announced is Obinna Ukachukwu, as deputy/chief executive officer, who is expected to combine marketing and communications, risk, back office operations, business development management and strategy as a single function.

Ukachukwu is an executive management leader and a business growth expert with a proven record of accomplishment in risk management and business development.

He will create a consolidated team with a clear mandate for driving global growth while creating sustainable impact for the SME’s.

Completing the list is Jean-Luc Nzoubou, also appointed as a deputy/chief executive officer. Nzoubou is backed with solid experience in the launching and rapid growth of affiliates, in Cameroon and Ivory Coast, with an absolute knowledge of the Advans Group, and comes to Advans LaFayette with a proven expertise in people management and microfinance operations.

He will strengthen and accelerate the commercial activity and drive the national expansion of the bank’s network in the coming years.

According to the bank in a statement, the appointments is a building block for Advans La Fayette Microfinance Bank transformational journey, as the organization is moving quickly to structure for faster growth and also to ensure they are positioned to respond to the needs of SMEs.

“We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gaëtan Debuchy who will be replacing me as the new MD/CEO of Advans La Fayette MFB. He brings great banking and microfinance experience on board,” Guillaume Valence, former MD/CEO of the bank said in a statement.

“With over 20 years’ experience in the finance sector creating innovative products,” Valence added.

At the unveiling, Obinna Ukachukwu, deputy/chief executive officer, noted that the reinforcement of the bank’s leadership is just an indication of its commitment to keep investing and grow its financial inclusion objectives nationwide.

“After much success in the southwest, we are now well-positioned for accelerated growth across Nigeria,” Ukachkwu said.

The bank also got the nod from CBN to change its name to Advans- La Fayette MFB, a move to reinforce the bank’s international affiliation and brand.