Afriland First Bank Cameroon has strengthened its executive governance by creating a second deputy chief executive officer position and appointing Ayissi Dieudonné Hervé to the role, according to a statement released on December 18.
The decision was taken during a regular meeting of the bank’s board of directors held on December 12, which also approved the institution’s 2026 budget. The executive management team is now structured around Chief Executive Officer Célestin Guela Simo, assisted by two deputy CEOs. The incumbent deputy CEO, Youssoufa Bouba, retains his position.
Ayissi Dieudonné Hervé holds an Executive MBA from Southern Polytechnic State University in Atlanta and the PKF Okam Institute of Excellence. He has 16 years of experience in banking and finance within the Afriland First group, including 10 years in strategic roles at Afriland First Bank Cameroon.
According to the bank, the appointment is intended to strengthen the management team, support the implementation of its development strategy, and improve operational efficiency, in a banking environment facing higher requirements in governance, compliance, and performance. The appointment remains subject to approval by administrative and supervisory authorities, in line with existing regulations.
As of October 31, 2025, Afriland First Bank reported total assets of CFA2,489.5 billion, outstanding loans of CFA1,627 billion, and deposits of CFA1,840 billion. The bank had also provided more than CFA488 billion in financing to states and subregional institutions, notably through bond issues and treasury bills.
Amina Malloum
