ECOBANK STRATEGIC RETREAT : The Cameroon Subsidiary Sets the Course for Excellence in 2026
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Gwendoline Abunaw, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Cameroon
(LVDE) — From January 22 to 24, 2026, in Cameroon’s West Region, the leadership of Ecobank Cameroon held a closed-door strategic retreat focused on performance analysis, anticipation of challenges, and the identification of growth and excellence levers for the 2026 financial year, against a backdrop of profound change in the banking sector.
In a setting conducive to reflection and team cohesion, the Management Committee of Ecobank Cameroon laid the foundations of its 2026 roadmap. Over three days at Tagidor Bangou, the subsidiary’s key executives came together for a strategic exercise aimed at consolidating achievements, strengthening governance, and refining the bank’s operational orientations in the Cameroonian market. The retreat took place at a pivotal moment, as the banking industry faces heightened demands in terms of profitability, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and service quality.
Discussions enabled an in-depth assessment of the economic and financial environment at both national and regional levels, with particular emphasis on competitiveness, innovation, and customer experience. The leadership also reviewed the subsidiary’s recent performance, identified areas for improvement, and explored strategies designed to enhance Ecobank Cameroon’s impact among corporates, SMEs, and retail customers. The stated ambition is to sustainably position the bank as a benchmark player capable of supporting economic growth while meeting the expectations of an increasingly demanding market.
A highlight of the retreat was the address by Patrick Akinwutan, former Managing Director of Ecobank Nigeria, invited as a guest speaker. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience within the Group—including four years at the helm of the Nigerian subsidiary—he shared a strategic reading of African banking challenges, emphasizing leadership, managerial agility, and the ability to adapt to sectoral transformations. His testimony, supported by concrete examples, enriched the discussions and reinforced a shared vision centered on operational excellence.
At the conclusion of the proceedings, Ecobank Cameroon’s management reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening performance, fostering a results-driven culture, and deepening employee engagement, while aligning with the Group’s priorities at the pan-African level. This strategic retreat thus stands out as a structuring milestone in the preparation for 2026, with the objective of consolidating the bank’s position and actively contributing to the dynamism of Cameroon’s financial system.
Esther Grace
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