Following the successful conclusion of its 15th Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting held this week, the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Constant N’ZI as its new Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO). His appointment became effective on 23 June 2026.
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Mr. N’ZI brings more than 15 years of extensive experience in financial services, banking, development finance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Before assuming his new role, he served as Deputy Group CEO and Group Chief Risk Officer at AGF and was later appointed Interim Group CEO in February 2026. Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated strong leadership by combining deep technical banking expertise with the ability to build meaningful relationships across a broad range of stakeholders African Guarantee Fund Group CEO. For more news you should follow Afrikeye
His appointment follows a comprehensive and competitive selection process conducted by the Board of Directors to identify the right leader to steer the institution through its next phase of growth. The Board believes Mr. N’ZI is well positioned to strengthen AGF’s financial sustainability while expanding its development impact across Africa.
As the organization moves forward with an ambitious capital mobilization strategy aimed at increasing its guarantee capacity and supporting more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Mr. N’ZI’s appointment reflects continuity in leadership, organizational stability, and renewed momentum for the institution’s long-term objectives.
The Company’s shareholders and Board of Directors have congratulated Mr. N’ZI on his appointment and reaffirmed their confidence in his ability to guide AGF into its next stage of growth and success.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Felix BIKPO, Chairman of the Board, said:
“The Board is delighted to welcome Constant as our new Group Chief Executive Officer. His extensive leadership experience and thorough knowledge of the Company, its mandate and the vision set by the Shareholders, make him exceptionally well placed to lead the Group into its next chapter. We are confident that under his leadership, the Group will continue to strengthen its market position as the number one guarantee fund in Africa, deliver the impact across the continent whilst maintaining the long-term value for our shareholders and remain committed to the highest standards of governance and integrity.”
Accepting the appointment, Mr. Constant N’ZI stated:
“I am honoured and humbled by the confidence placed in me by the Board and the shareholders, and privileged to continue my journey with AGF as the new Group CEO. AGF has built a powerful platform for mobilising finance for African SMEs, supporting jobs, and advancing inclusive and sustainable growth. Together with our Shareholders, Board members, management team and talented employees, valued partner financial institutions and business partners among other key stakeholders, my priority will be to build on this strong foundation, strengthen our financial performance, mobilise additional capital, deepen our partnerships with financial institutions, and ensure that AGF continues to deliver meaningful impact across Africa.”
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