GTCO Appoints French Banking Expert Mrs. Marie Namias as Independent Director
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc has appointed Mrs. Marie Namias as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approved the appointment, which was announced in a notice to shareholders and the public on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Mrs. Namias brings over 25 years of international banking experience, including leadership roles at Caisse d'Epargne Bretagne Pays de Loire and BRED Banque Populaire, and advisory work at Deloitte & Touche. Her expertise in retail, corporate, and digital banking is expected to strengthen GTCO's board oversight and strategic governance. GTCO's capital raise of N10 billion in December 2025, approved by the CBN and SEC, was unrelated to this appointment and reflects the company's financial stability. The current board includes Chairman Suleiman Barau, CEO Segun Agbaje, and other independent directors.