Kenny Fihla has plenty on his plate at Absa

New CEO’s to-do list includes improving return on equity, beefing up retail and business banking, and tackling staff morale

01 June 2025 – 16:14

UPDATED 02 June 2025 – 08:35

by Kabelo Khumalo

Kenny Fihla’s tenure as Absa CEO officially starts in two weeks, and the respected banker will have his hands full as the lender looks to put several years of leadership turmoil firmly in the rear-view mirror.

The bank is also aiming to strengthen its retail and business banking ecosystem and grow its return on equity, which has lagged its rivals for a number of years…

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