Sunday, February 8, 2026

NBE approves appointment of Daniel Tekeste as the President of Lion Bank

In a letter signed on February 17, 2022 and sent to Lion International Bank, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) stated that after evaluating the relevant documents and evidences, it has approved the appointment of Daniel Tekeste as the President of the Lion International Bank.
Daniel is one of the youngest and seasoned banking professional in the Ethiopian banking industry who has served for more than 21 years at Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and Lion International Bank in various capacities.
Daniel has served LIB as a Director of Risk and Compliance Department, Director of International Banking Department and latter Vice President of Business Strategy Management and Modernization. Prior to the approval of his presidency by the NBE, he was serving as an Acting President of the bank for the last six months.
Daniel has officially become the fifth President of Lion International Bank.

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