Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa Compete. Celebrate. Network 27 MAY 2015, ABIDJAN, CÔTE D'IVOIRE High Patron Lead Sponsor Guest Booklet African Development Bank Group Sponsor Banque Internationale pour l’Afrique au Congo 5 Our Mission The African Banker Awards are designed to recognise the reforms, rapid modernisation, consolidation, integration and expansion of Africa’s banking and financial system. Recognising Who attends? Africa’s Delegates attending the African Banker Awards achievements in include Top ranking bankers and industry lead- 'The global ers, Central Bank Governors, Ministers of Fi- banking and banking nance, government officials and diplomats from Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. Attendees business The African Banker Awards is a landmark will meet and mingle with key representatives community will annual event for African banking taking from Africa’s banking and finance community. place during the annual meetings of the have the chance African Development Bank. Organised by Attendees include: African Banker magazine and IC Events in Representatives from leading African banks to meet co-operation with BusinessinAfrica Events, the and financial institutions representatives African Banker Awards celebrates excellence Representatives from international investment and best practices in African banking. banks and private equity groups from the top banks and Recognising the 400 personalities and banks Representatives from Intergovernmental Or- that are driving Africa’s rapidly transforming ganisations and Development Agencies financial financial sector, the African Banker Awards Government Officials from across Africa in- institutions in bring together industry leaders from Africa cluding Ministers, Governors of Central Banks and the world to celebrate the achievements of and Diplomats Africa...' those who are driving growth and development and creating new economic opportunities for African business leaders from other sectors di- citizens and communities all over the continent rectly concerned by the development of African and inspire new generations of bankers who are banking shaping Africa’s future. Academics, civil society representatives and members of the international media 27th May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory Coast Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa 5 Previous prestigious attendees Ministers of finance: Public and Private Sectors: • Hon. Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, Minister of Economy and Finance, • Andrew Alli, President & CEO, AFC Djibouti • Tim Turner, Director, African Development Bank • Hon. Kerfalla Yansané, Minister of Finance, Guinea • Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Group Managing Director / CEO, Access • Hon. Nizar Baraka, Minister of Economy and Finance, Morocco Bank Plc • Hon. Manuel Chang, Minister of Finance, Mozambique • James Benoit, CEO, AfrAsia Bank Limited • Hon. John Rwangombwa, Minister of Finance and Economic • Jean-Louis Ekra, President & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Planning, Rwanda African Export-Import Bank • Hon. Majozi Sithole, Minister of Finance, Swaziland • Felix Bikpo, CEO, African Guarantee Fund • Hon. Mustafa Mkulo, Minister of Finance, Tanzania • El Kettani Mohamed, CEO, Attijariwafa • Hon. Abdou Kolley, Minister of Finance And Economic Affairs, The • Mario Machungo, PCA, Banco Internacional de Moçambique, SA Gambia (Millennium BIM) • Hon. Alexander Chikwanda, Minister of Finance and National • Sanjeev Kumar, CEO, Bank M Planning, Zambia • Brahim Benjelloun, CEO, BMCE Bank • Hon. Tapiwa Mashakada, Minister of Economic Planning And • Naveed Riaz, CEO-Africa Division, Citi Investment Promotion, Zimbabwe • Idrissa Nassa, CEO, Coris Bank International • Hon. Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, Zimbabwe • Charles Kimei, CEO& Managing Director, CRDB Bank • Arnold Ekpe, Group Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Central Bank Governors: • Hoda Shoukry, Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Markets Partners • HE Lucas Abaga Nchama, Governor, Banque des Etats de l'Afrique • James Mwangi, Group CEO & MD, Equity Bank Centrale (BEAC) • Segun Agbaje, Managing Director, GTBank Plc • HE Dr. Henry Wampah, Governor, • Michael Miebach, Middle East and Africa, Mastercard Bank of Ghana • Graham Dempster, Chief Operating Officer, Nedbank Group • HE Njuguna Ndungu, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya • Admassu Tadesse, President & Chief Executive, PTA Bank • HE Charles Chuka, Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi • Sola David-Borha, Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC • HE Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Governor, • Ebenezer Essoka, CEO SA & Area Gerneral Manager Southern Central Bank of Nigeria Africa, Standard Chartered Bank • HE Caroline Abel, Governor, Central Bank of the Seychelles • HE Benno Ndulu, Governor, Central Bank of Tanzania • HE Mustapha Kamel Nabli, Governor, Central Bank of Tunisia • HE Michael Gondwe, Governor, Bank of Zambia 27th May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory Coast Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa 5 A diversity of awards Selection and judging process Our categories highlight the achievements of companies and individuals that contribute to the transformation and Following a call for entries our advisory committee shortlists nominees development of Africa’s financial sector. They focus on areas for each category from the pool of submissions. The committee is made important to the finance community and their stakeholders. up of our editorial board and experts with an in-depth knowledge of the We review our categories every year to ensure the Awards African banking and finance sector. Our independent expert judging remain relevant and take into account the changing realities panel with extensive expertise across the African regions will then select on the ground. the winners based on a number of specific criteria from the shortlist. The winners will be announced at the Awards ceremony. To find out more about the judges and the selection process please visit : www.africanbankerawards.com Your benefits As an official sponsor of the African Pre-event Banker Awards, your company Press releases to our extensive media database announcing your will gain rare access to one of the participation as sponsor. few occasions in the year when Mailshots to our complete database comprising industry leaders Africa’s finance community comes and government officials, multilateral agencies etc. announcing your involvement. Invitations to all our delegates will also men- together under the same roof to tion your organisation's involvement. network on a night of recognition and celebration! During the event Sponsors will be profiled extensively through video presenta- tions, speeches and awards presentations. Sponsor logos will be visible through ample signage on banners, marketing and promotional materials as well as signage on stage. Branded gifts in goodie bags will increase corporate visibility. Post-event All communication (delegates & media), such as thank you let- ters and press releases, will include sponsor recognition. Media Sponsors will also benefit from extensive media coverage in our business magazine African Business (English & French) as well as from international media covering the event. 27th May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory Coast Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa 5 Judges Ade Adebajo Paul Christopher Koosum Kalyan Advisor Derreumaux Hartland-Peel Chairman Honorary President Principal EdgoMerap Bank of Africa Group Hartland-Peel Africa Equity Research Alain Le Noir Michel Losembe Tom Minney Zemedeneh CEO President Editor Negatu Finances Sans Congolese Association African Capital Managing Partner Frontières of Banks (ACB). Markets News (Ethiopia) and Head of Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), (Eastern Africa) Ernst & Young Categories African Banker of the Year Award for Financial Inclusion African Bank of the Year Deal of the Year Best Bank in North Africa/East Africa/ Investment/Private Equity Fund of the Year Southern Africa/West Africa/Central Africa* Best Retail Bank in Africa Investment Bank of the Year Mortgage Bank/Product of the Year Most Innovative Bank of the Year Best Islamic Finance Initiative Socially Responsible Bank of the Year 27th May, 2015. Abidjan, Ivory Coast Celebrating Banking Excellence in Africa 5 Sponsorship options PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR £53,500 GBP (Exclusive) £42,500 GBP Pre-event: Pre-event: • Recognition as official 'Platinum Sponsor' (exclusive) • Recognition as official 'Gold Sponsor' • Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts to • Corporate recognition on pre-event email alerts to invitee database invitee database • Corporate logo signage on the Awards website • Corporate logo signage on the Awards website • Joint press release sent to Awards media database • Corporate logo inserted on all pre-event print + online material During the event: • Online banner on africanbusinessmagazine.com for 1 • 1x 2min official CEO speech month prior to the event • 1 x 2min promotional video, played during the Awards ceremony During the event: • CEO awards presentation opportunity • CEO awards presentation opportunity Corporate logo: Corporate logo: • 2x ‘pop-up’ banners in ballroom • 1x ‘pop-up’ banner in ballroom • 2x ‘pop-up’ banners in registration area • 1x ‘pop-up’ banner in registration area • Logo prominently displayed in looped power point • Logo prominently displayed in looped power point presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner presentation played on stage throughout the Gala Dinner Promotional materials: Promotional materials: • 2 x promotional literature & material distributed in • 2 x promotional literature & material