FNB Namibia, Commercial Division, has appointed Naftal Akweenda as Relationship Manager in the FNB Commercial Banking Segment effective 16 July 2024. In his role as Relationship Manager, Naftal will focus on Enterprise Banking clients in the Oil & Gas value chain and other energy sectors.
Naftal is an experienced Banker having started his career at Standard Bank Namibia in 2018 as a Graduate Trainee, where he gained valuable experience in various aspects of banking, most notably legal and credit. Naftal then joined the Business & Commercial Banking Division in 2020, where he held the position of Credit Originator, and later that of Relationship Manager. In his role as Relationship Manager, Naftal managed a diverse portfolio of High Touch clients in sectors such as Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Tourism and Logistics.
During 2023, Naftal was seconded to Stanbic IBTC (Nigeria) where he worked closely with the in-country Oil & Gas team. During his secondment, Naftal gained an in depth understanding of the sector value chain and financing strategies.
Connie-Marlene Theyse, Head Enterprise Banking said, “We at FNB Commercial are truly excited to welcome Naftal to the team and we know he will make a tremendous contribution to the Bank and our clients.”
In addition to his banking experience, Naftal holds a Master of Philosophy in Development Finance and a postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce with Law from the University of Pretoria. Naftal is currently pursuing a Master of Management in Energy Leadership at the University of Witwatersrand.