Atlas Mara Co-Nvest (ATMA), an African financial services firm created by former Barclays boss Bob Diamond, has named John Vitalo as its new CEO.
In his new role, Vitalo will be responsible for directing and executing the Company’s strategy by providing capital, liquidity and funding to the banking industry in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Additionally, he will lead the Group executive committee consisting of Doug Munatsi, CEO of BancABC and Jyrki Koskelo, Atlas Mara’s head of strategy.
Prior to joining Atlas Mara, Vitalo has served as chief executive for the Middle East and North Africa at Barclays since 2009. Vitalo also served as chief of Absa Capital, a Pan-African investment bank and an affiliate of Barclays Capital from 2005 to 2009.
Previously, he has held a number of positions at Credit Suisse First Boston, including proprietary trader for the emerging markets group.
Atlas MaraCo-Nvest is an acquisition firm created by former Barclays boss Bob Diamond.
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