Absa | About us

Absa Bank Mozambique, SA is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Absa Group Limited is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42, 000 employees.

We are committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything we do is focused on adding value. To this end, we offer our clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions as well as ensure a positive impact in all the countries in which we operate.

What is our purpose

To bring your possibility to life. We believe in possibility, in the actions of people who always find a way to get things done. We believe in creating opportunities for our customers to make their possibilities real and supporting them every step of the way. Our group is a future-focused organisation, driven by progress and our desire to thrive in the digital age.
How we get things done

We are committed to being brave, passionate and ready.
How we empower communities

Earning trust:
By acting with fairness and providing just outcomes for all stakeholders and becoming known for reliability by delivering consistently on our promises.

Shaping societies:
By contributing significantly to the communities in which we operate, thereby enhancing the continent’s economic growth and development.

Promoting intergenerational sustainability:
By being accountable for our impact on the environment and building viable communities by evolving as their needs change.

Driving thought leadership:
By providing insights that help the industry to develop new and innovative ways to solve society’s challenges.

Our leadership

Board of Directors

Luísa Diogo

President of the Board

Rui Barros

Chief Executive Officer

Daniel Brits

Non-executive Director

Hermenegilda Thumbo

Non-executive Director

Motlatsi Mthimunye

Non-executive Director

Fholisani Sydney Mufamadi

Non-executive Director

Maria Helena Paulo

Non-executive Director

Octávio Lucas

Non-executive Director
Executive Committee

Rui Barros

Chief Executive Officer

Ricardo Pereira da Silva

Chief Operating Officer

Pedro Carvalho

Head of Retail and Business Banking

Hanifa Hassangy

Head of Human Resources

Bernardo Aparício

Head of Corporate and Investment Banking

Alberto Pitoro

Head of Treasury

Tânia Oliveira

Head of Costumer

José Pacheco

Chief Risk Officer

Sérgio Magalhães

Chief Financial Officer