Samuel Minta

1.

ESG-Driven Business Strategy

2.

Business Turnaround & Transformation

3.

Customer Value Proposition Frameworks

4.

Balance Sheet & P&L Optimisation

5.

Governance & Risk Controls

6.

Digital Transformation & Strategy

7.

Employee Performance Optimisation

8.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A Execution)

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Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

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Stanbic Bank Botswana - Achieved 2nd in profitability by 2020 (up from 4th) and founded the AccelR8 Hub to drive youth entrepreneurship and employability.

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Stanbic Bank Zambia - Successfully turned around the bank from loss-making to a top-2 performer by 2014, restoring governance and business resilience.

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Access Bank Group (2024) -  Led digital transformation and M&A transactions across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, driving strong market gains.

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Standard Chartered Bank MENA (2011) - Curated regional revenue growth to USD 1.0 billion through balance sheet structuring and risk warehousing.

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Access Bank Group -  Delivered digital strategy across 14 countries and 7 product lines, advancing group-wide transformation.

Equity Group Holdings – Group Director, Strategic Operations (Bank | Foundation | Insurance | Technology) |
Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

• Executed comprehensive governance and market domination framework reforms.
• Drove key digital transformation initiatives to support group-wide efficiency and scale.

Access Bank Plc – Regional Managing Director, East & Central Africa |
Mar 2022 – Oct 2024

• Led M&A in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, expanding Access Bank’s regional footprint.
• Drove digital transformation strategy across 14 countries and 7 product lines.
• Built a high-performing regional leadership team, elevating Access Kenya as a strategic hub.

Stanbic Bank Botswana – Chief Executive & Executive Director |
Jan 2018 – Dec 2021

• Increased profitability ranking from 4th to 2nd nationally with a $1.6B balance sheet.
• Revamped the brand and expanded client base by 50% in four years.
• Founded the AcceleR8 Hub to foster youth entrepreneurship and sustainable impact.

Stanbic Bank Botswana – Chief Financial Officer |
Jan 2015 – Dec 2017

• Achieved >40% annual profit growth, exceeding market averages.
• Strengthened investor confidence through improved liquidity and engagement strategies.

Stanbic Bank Zambia – Chief Financial Officer |
Jul 2011 – Dec 2014

• Executed a successful business turnaround, transforming losses into top-tier profitability.
• Curated a $1.3B balance sheet and restored financial resilience and governance.

Standard Bank Group, South Africa – COO, Africa Finance |
Mar 2011 – Jun 2011

• Delivered the Africa Regions Controls Framework Blueprint.
• Enhanced strategic and operational efficiencies across multiple jurisdictions.

Standard Chartered Bank, MENA Region – Regional CFO, Global Markets |
Oct 2006 – Feb 2011

• Managed complex regional balance sheets with total income of USD 1.0B (2011).
• Strengthened operational controls and cost discipline across all markets.

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana – Head, Wholesale Bank Finance |
Jul 2003 – Oct 2006

• Directed financial operations for the wholesale division, improving forecasting accuracy.
• Introduced advanced decision-support tools for strategic financial planning.

Persol Systems Ltd (Ghana) – GM, Finance, Operations & Projects |
Jul 1997 – Jun 2003

• Implemented ERP & IT solutions for major clients, earning “Ghana Club 100” status.

University of Ghana Business School – Teaching Assistant, Quantitative Techniques |
Aug 1997 – Jul 1998

• Supported over 100 students through coursework and tutorials.

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General,

University of Ghana,

(2003 - 2005)

Standard Bank CEO progamme, Leadership and TechnologyStandard Bank CEO progamme, Leadership and Technology,

MIT Sloan School of Management,

(2018 - 2018)