Ecobank Liberia Appoints Mr. Mohammed Ayouba Dukuly as Executive Director

A Seasoned Banker with Over 22 Years of Expertise

Monrovia, Liberia – Ecobank Liberia has announced the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Ayouba Dukuly as its new Executive Director, bringing over two decades of banking expertise to the leadership role. The seasoned financial professional boasts extensive experience across multiple banking disciplines.

A Remarkable Banking Journey

Mr. Dukuly’s distinguished 22-year career spans critical banking areas including:

• Branch Operations
• Credit and Risk Management
• Business Development
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Financial Management

His journey with Ecobank Liberia began humbly in November 2003 as an intern in the Funds Transfer unit. Through consistent excellence, he climbed the corporate ladder to assume increasingly senior positions.

Proven Leadership Track Record

Prior to this executive appointment, Dukuly served as the bank’s Chief Financial Officer, where he:

• Developed and executed strategic initiatives to meet annual targets
• Dramatically improved the Cost-to-income ratio from 70% (2016) to 43% (June 2024)
• Supported all business units (Corporate & Investment, Commercial, and Consumer Banks)
• Drove double-digit revenue and pre-tax profit growth in 2023

His diverse experience at Ecobank includes serving as Acting Managing Director, Country Risk Manager, Senior Credit Analyst, Branch Manager, and Branch Operations Manager.

Academic and Professional Credentials

Mr. Dukuly holds impressive qualifications:

• MBA in Banking and Finance
• BBA in Accounting (Cum Laude) from the University of Liberia
• Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA-UK)
• CPA member of the Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants (LICPA)

He has enhanced his expertise through numerous international training programs across Africa, including:

• CFO Leadership Conference (Lagos, Nigeria)
• Latest Interpretation of IFRS (Cape Town, South Africa)
• Finance Leadership Program (Accra, Ghana)
• ETI Finance Academy programs (Lomé, Togo)

This appointment reinforces Ecobank Liberia’s commitment to strong, experienced leadership as it continues to expand its financial services across the region.

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