Victor Gomes, the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Absa Bank Mozambique, brings decades of experience and an in-depth knowledge of the Mozambican market. His professional trajectory demonstrates an unparalleled capacity for leadership, essential for steering the bank through this new phase of growth and development.
Experience in the Financial and Governmental Sectors
Before joining Absa Bank Mozambique, Victor Gomes held positions of great responsibility in both the financial and governmental sectors, consolidating his reputation as one of the most influential leaders in the country. Between 2017 and 2022, he served as Vice-Governor of the Bank of Mozambique, during which he played a crucial role in regulating and supervising the national financial system.
Contributions to the Infra-structure Sector
From 2014 to 2017, Victor Gomes served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Portos e Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM). During this period, he led strategic infrastructure projects that significantly boosted the development of the transportation and logistics sector in the country.
Absa Bank Mozambique: A Bank with Solid Roots
Absa Bank Mozambique is part of Absa Group Limited, one of the largest African financial services groups, present in 12 countries and listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With over 42,000 employees, the group is a strategic partner for the economic growth of the continent.
With a presence of more than 42 years in the Mozambican market, Absa Bank Mozambique has been an essential player in the development of the national financial system, establishing partnerships with both public and private entities across various sectors of the economy.
Absa Bank Mozambique boasts a history marked by continuous transformation and growth. Its origins date back to the Instituto de Crédito de Moçambique, which, over the years, underwent several name changes—including Banco Popular de Desenvolvimento (BPD), Banco Austral, and Banco Barclays—before consolidating as Absa Bank Mozambique.
