Ann Juuko
HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I Ann Juuko, who has been serving as the Regional Head for East Africa in Global Markets at Standard Bank Group, has resigned from her role, according to a confidential internal communication seen by Habari Daily.
Her departure, which takes effect on 30th November 2025, marks the end of a 13-year career with the African banking giant.
The internal memo confirms that Juuko’s exit had been the subject of speculation in recent weeks before finally being verified through what sources described as a “highly placed internal source” and a confidential communication circulated within the institution.
During her tenure, Juuko rose through the ranks to become one of the most influential financial leaders within the Group. The statement indicates that her work spanned multiple markets across the East African region, including Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, among others referenced in the communication.
In her most recent role, she was deeply involved in “enhancing regional competitiveness” as well as driving the execution of the Group’s multi-market strategy, which the memo describes as a major part of the bank’s long-term positioning in Africa.
Though the document is partially corrupted, it clearly conveys strong appreciation for Juuko’s contribution. The confidential internal communication “praises her for being instrumental in landing and entrenching strategy,” crediting her leadership for shaping the Group’s presence in the region and strengthening relationships across the markets under her portfolio.
Her resignation, described in the memo as a “departure now confirmed,” signals a significant transition for Standard Bank Group’s regional operations. For years, Juuko played a central role in coordinating cross-border market initiatives and aligning the East African markets with the Group’s broader continental vision.
The internal communication reflects on her impact, noting that she leaves behind a strengthened regional structure and a legacy of expanded competitiveness. Although the memo does not specify her next move, it highlights that her influence extended across several African markets where she contributed to driving growth, stabilising operations and supporting the Group’s regional ambitions.
Her timeline at Standard Bank Group is captured as a 13-year journey “during which she rose to be one of the most influential financial leaders,” a testament to her standing within the organisation. The memo underscores that her leadership was deeply valued, even as details about the circumstances of her departure or future plans are not provided.
Standard Bank Group has not issued a public statement on the resignation, and the memo does not reveal who will replace Juuko or how the transition will be managed.
Nonetheless, her exit marks the end of a significant era for the bank’s East Africa Global Markets unit, where she was credited with shaping strategy, driving regional cohesion and elevating the Group’s competitive posture across its markets.
Juuko’s departure leaves a notable gap in leadership at a time when the Group continues to push for deeper integration of its African operations. The internal communication closes by acknowledging her years of service and the lasting impact she made on the institution’s regional strategy.
Elevation to Kenya
Stanbic Bank Uganda early last year announced that its CEO, Anne Juuko had been elevated to a new role within Standard Bank Group, as global markets regional head for East Africa.
Juuko’s appointment, which was to take effect on April 1, 2024, was reportedly part of her new assignment. She was given a role to oversee seven markets within East Africa, namely; Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo, South Sudan, Malawi and Zambia.
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