Board & Management Team

Board

Ms. Anne Sampa

Board Chairperson

Ms. Anne Sampa is a legal professional with a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) and various academic and professional qualifications.

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Ms. Anne Sampa

Mr. Njavwa Mulwanda

Director

Mr. Njavwa Mulwanda joined the Access Bank Zambia Board in July 2021, prior to which he led the Credit and Strategy Committees of the Cavmont Bank Zambia Board.

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Mr. Njavwa Mulwanda

Dr. Pius .C. Kasolo

Director

Dr. Pius Kasolo is a respected business strategist with over 20 years of experience in mining exploration across the UK, Europe, and Africa.

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Dr. Pius .C. Kasolo

Ms. Mildred T. Kaunda

Director

Ms. Mildred Kaunda is the Founder and Principal Consultant of, Cutting Edge PR, a strategic communications agency.

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Ms. Mildred T. Kaunda

Mr. Chukwuma N. Ajene

Director

Mr. Chukwuma Ajene was appointed Group Head of Africa Strategy in 2020. He has over 14 years’ experience in banking and holds an MBA from the Harvard University, USA, and a BBA from Howard University.

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Mr. Chukwuma N. Ajene

Mr. Nchima Nchito

Director

Mr. Nchima Nchito (SC) is a senior legal practitioner with over 34 years of experience, recognized as State Counsel for his contributions to Zambian law.

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Mr. Chrispin Chikwashi

Director

Mr. Chrispin Chikwashi has over 25 years of international experience in financial services, currently serving as an independent non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee at The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) in the UK,

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 Mr. Chrispin Chikwashi

Mr. Seyi Kumapayi

Director

Mr. Chrispin Chikwashi has over 25 years of international experience in financial services, currently serving as an independent non-executive director and Chair of the Audit Committee at The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) in the UK,

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Mr. Lishala .C. Situmbeko

Managing Director

Mr. Lishala C. Situmbeko is an award-winning CEO, banker, and economist with over 25 years of experience in the private and public financial sectors. He has a proven record of accomplishment in business transformation and strategy execution.

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Mr. Lishala .C. Situmbeko

Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu

Deputy Managing Director (Public Sector and Wholesale Banking)

Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu joined Access Bank Zambia in May 2023 and has played a critical role in Access Bank PLC’s growth and expansion.

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Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu

Mr. Bobbline Cheembela

Deputy Managing Director (Retail and Operations)

Mr. Bobbline Cheembela is a Chartered Accountant with over 21 years experience in the energy sector, banking sector and professional services.

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Mr. Bobbline Cheembela

Ms. Helen Lunda

Executive Director (Commercial Banking and Public Sector)

Ms. Helen Lunda is a transformational leader with over 30 years’ experience in Banking and Finance.

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Ms. Helen Lunda
Management

Mr. Lishala .C. Situmbeko

Managing Director

Mr. Lishala C. Situmbeko is an award-winning CEO, banker, and economist with over 25 years of experience in the private and public financial sectors. He has a proven record of accomplishment in business transformation and strategy execution.

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Mr. Lishala .C. Situmbeko

Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu

Deputy Managing Director (Public Sector and Wholesale Banking)

Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu joined Access Bank Zambia in May 2023 and has played a critical role in Access Bank PLC’s growth and expansion.

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Dr. Iheanyi Nwogu

Mr. Bobbline Cheembela

Deputy Managing Director (Retail and Operations)

Mr. Bobbline Cheembela is a Chartered Accountant with over 21 years experience in the energy sector, banking sector and professional services.

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Mr. Bobbline Cheembela

Ms. Helen Lunda

Executive Director (Commercial Banking and Public Sector)

Ms. Helen Lunda is a transformational leader with over 30 years’ experience in Banking and Finance.

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Ms. Helen Lunda

Mr. Emeruwa Obiora Owu

Chief Operations Officer

Mr. Emeruwa Obiora Owu joined Access Bank Zambia in September 2023. He has over 20 years' experience in the banking industry.

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Mr. Emeruwa Obiora Owu

Ms. Taonga Sieta

Head, Internal Audit

Ms. Taonga Sieta, is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).

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Ms. Taonga Sieta

Ms. Kalumbu Nyikosa-Kearns

Head, Corporate Communications and Brand Management

Ms. Kalumbu Nyikosa-Kearns is a seasoned professional in strategic sales, communications, and marketing, with over 18 years of combined experience in bank operations and relationship management.

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Ms. Kalumbu Nyikosa-Kearns

Ms. Gertrude Musyani

Head, Legal

Ms. Gertrude Musyani is a legal practitioner called to the Zambian bar in 1997.

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Ms. Gertrude Musyani

Mr. Eric Ngwenya

Head, Conduct and Compliance

Mr. Eric Ngwenya is an Accredited Certified Compliance professional with over 8 years experience in Compliance Risk.

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Mr. Eric Ngwenya

Mr. Teza Ngulube

Head Retail, Digital and Business Banking

Mr. Teza Ngulube is a sound Retail Banker with over 14 years’ experience spanning risk management, operations, sales and governance and digital innovation.

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Mr. Teza Ngulube

Ms. Masozi L. Mhango

Head, People and Culture

Ms. Masozi L. Mhango is a fellow of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources with twenty years of experience in the field of human resources.

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Ms. Masozi L. Mhango

Ms. Sandra Malupande

Company Secretary

Ms. Sandra Malupande is a qualified lawyer with 18 years’ experience in corporate law and expertise in corporate governance.

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Ms. Sandra Malupande

Mr. Chresta Kaluba

Chief Risk Officer

Mr. Chresta Kaluba is a seasoned financial management and risk management expert with extensive experience establishing and managing risk management functions in the banking sector.

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Mr. Chresta Kaluba

Mr. Christopher Mwelo

Head, Global Markets and Treasury

Mr. Christopher Mwelo previously served as Head of Global Markets at Stanbic Bank and Country Treasurer as well as Head of Corporate Banking at Access Bank.

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Mr. Christopher Mwelo

Mr. Lewis Kanda

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Lewis Kanda is a Chartered Accountant with over 18 years’ experience covering both local and international exposure.

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Mr. Lewis Kanda

Mr. Sobrick Sakala

Chief Information Officer

Mr. Sobrick Sakala has over 20 years of consulting and work experience in complex enterprise environments

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Mr. Sobrick Sakala

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