13th to 15th DECEMBER
US - Africa Leaders Summit,
Washington, 2022
Arrie Rautenbach
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Absa Group
13th to 15th December
Bridging borders to power Africa’s potential
This year, President Biden will host the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit from 13th December 13 until 15th December. This three-day event will bring together African CEO’s , leaders and heads of state as well as the U.S. and African business and government leaders to discuss ways to advance mutually beneficial partnerships to create jobs and drive inclusive and sustainable growth
African business and government leaders will discuss ways to advance mutually beneficial partnerships to create jobs and drive inclusive and sustainable growth.
With over 150 years of African heritage and a presence in over 14 markets, Absa provides unique banking solutions for a unique landscape. Through the sponsorship of the 2022 U.S Africa Leaders Summit, Absa bridges the gap between global opportunities and African resources by providing bespoke banking solutions and expertise. Further demonstrating that to grow in Africa, you need to partner with a bank that understands how to navigate this unique continent.
The bravery to imagine. That’s Africanacity
While the relationship between the U.S. and Africa faced a rocky couple of years under the Trump administration, in 2019, the U.S. government launched an initiative called “Prosper Africa” which focuses on unlocking trade opportunities. Absa Group CEO, Arrie Rautenbach, explain the importance of fostering a closer relationship between Africa and the US for economic growth opportunities.
ABOUT THE BANKER
Arrie Rautenbach is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Absa Group. He was previously the Chief Executive of Absa Group’s retail and business banking (RBB) unit and Absa Financial Services Ltd, and has been a Group Exco member for six years. With more than 25 years’ banking experience, Arrie previously served as the Group’s Chief Risk Officer, simultaneously providing executive leadership for the Group Separation Programme and Group Strategy Office. His earlier roles within the Absa Group included a number of executive leadership positions, encompassing Chief Executive of Retail Banking, Managing Executive of Absa Card Division and Managing Executive of Distribution.
Arrie’s experience transcends South Africa and he previously served on the Barclaycard and Retail and Business Banking and Risk executive committees (as part of Barclays Plc). Under Arrie’s stewardship, Absa was awarded “Best Retail Bank in Africa in 2020” by The Asian Banker, and was previously the recipient of awards in the categories of “Best Retail Bank in Africa”, “Best Retail Bank in South Africa” and “Best Credit Card Management” (by The Asian Banker). He was previously named “Retail Banker of the Year” by the International Banker magazine. An accomplished banker, Arrie has contributed to the industry through his board executive membership of the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA), board memberships of Woolworths Financial Services and other related industry bodies, locally and internationally, in addition to serving as the current Chairperson of Ford Financial Services. Arrie holds a Bachelors in Business Administration (cum laude) and Masters in Business Administration from the University of North-West: Potchefstroom. He has also participated in an Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD. Within Absa, he completed the Absa Development Initiative (ADI) programme
Arrie Rautenbach
Arrie Rautenbach is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Absa Group.
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