Board and Management Team

Jean Jaures – Petnga Ngahane

Head, Treasury

Mr. Jean Jaures – Petnga Ngahane is a highly experienced banking professional serving as the Head of Treasury at Access Bank Cameroon. With 10 years of experience in the banking sector, he possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in foreign exchange (FX) and money market sales and trading.

Holder of a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Mathematics from the University of Hertfordshire, he has also obtained the ACI Dealing certificate, which further establishes his expertise in financial markets and trading.

With over 6 years of experience in FX sale and trading, he has an excellent understanding of FX and money market regulations in Central and West Africa. His entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in his sales experience in challenging environments, allowing him to acquire new business opportunities and strategically grow the business. Additionally, he has demonstrated strong competencies in the fundraising process, including origination and execution, on local capital markets. He excels in business development and client relationship management, establishing strong connections with clients to drive success.

Professional Experience

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Appointment Date

Board Committee Membership 

 

May 2022-Date

 

Deputy Managing Director, Retail North, Access Bank Plc 

 

Senior Honorary Member - Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (HCIB)

Effective May 2022

Member-Board Credit Committee

2012 to May 2022 

 

Executive Director, Access Bank Plc 

January 2011-January 2012

 

Integration Director, Access Bank / Intercontinental Bank Business Combination Project (General Manager)

 

Masters in Business Administration-University of Benin  

Member-Board Digital and Information Technology Committee

 

 

 

February 2008-January 2011

(Head, Retail Banking Division)

Access Bank Plc 

(General Manager)

 

Bachelor of Science,  Human Nutrition- University of Ibadan

July 2006-February 2008

Head, Retail Banking Division

Access Bank Plc 

(Deputy General Manager)

2005-2006

 

Director of Integration – Access Bank Merger Group

 

(Deputy General Manager)

2003-2005

 

Group Head, Branch Services and Cash Management

 

Access Bank Plc 

(Assistant General Manager)

2001 – 2003

 

Head, Records and Reconciliation, Internal Control Unit, Citibank Bank Nigeria   

Deputy Head, Quality Assurance/     Verification/Technology Control Unit

(Manager)

1999-2000

 

Head, Cash Management Operations Unit, Citibank Nigeria

1997-1999

 

Head of Operations,  Citibank Nigeria 

1993-1996

 

Head, Sundries, Clearing and General Internal Services Units

 

Citibank Nigeria

1992-1993

 

Head Teller, Head Office

 

Citibank Nigeria 

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