Anne Juuko has been appointed Director General of the East African Development Bank (EADB), taking over the leadership of the regional development finance institution effective October 2, 2026.
Juuko succeeds Benard Mono, the bank’s Senior Director for Finance and Treasury, who had been serving as Acting Director General.
She joins EADB from Standard Bank Group, where she served as Regional Head of Global Markets for Eastern Africa.
EADB welcomes Juuko's appointment
EADB Governing Council Chairperson Yusuf Murangwa welcomed Juuko’s appointment, saying her experience in financial markets and development finance would be valuable as the bank enters a new phase.
“Anne Juuko is a distinguished financial sector leader with a strong record of delivering growth across multiple African markets,” Murangwa said.
He added that Juuko’s understanding of regional economies, capital markets and development financing would support the bank’s efforts to expand its impact across East Africa.
Murangwa is also Rwanda’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.
Juuko brings more than 20 years of financial sector experience
Juuko brings more than two decades of experience in banking, financial markets and executive leadership across East and Southern Africa.
Before joining EADB, she held several senior positions in the financial sector, including serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic Bank Uganda.
She also previously served as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Namibia and held senior positions at Citibank Kenya and Citibank Uganda.
Her career has given her experience across banking, capital markets and executive management in several African markets.
Juuko outlines priorities at EADB
Speaking after her appointment, Juuko said her immediate focus would be on strengthening EADB’s role in financing development across the region.
“Building on the achievements of management and staff and supported by a Governing Council committed to excellence in governance, my priority will be to deepen the Bank’s development finance role, unlock new sources of long-term capital, and cultivate strategic partnerships that expand our reach and deliver lasting socio-economic impact across the region,” she said.
Her priorities are expected to focus on expanding development financing while strengthening partnerships with governments, investors, financial institutions and other stakeholders across East Africa.
EADB faces growing demand for development financing
Juuko takes charge of EADB at a time when regional development institutions face increasing demand for long-term financing to support infrastructure, businesses and other development priorities across East Africa.
Her experience in banking and financial markets is expected to position her to work with governments, investors, financial institutions and other partners as EADB seeks to expand its development financing activities.
With more than 20 years in financial services and experience spanning East and Southern Africa, Juuko will lead the bank as it seeks to deepen its contribution to development financing across the region.