Libreville, August 15, 2025 – The BGFIBank Group announced the appointment of Mr. Rhinesse Katsou as Deputy General Manager of BGFI Holding Corporation SA. This decision, made during the Board of Directors meeting on August 14, 2025, comes in a context marked by the departure of Henri-Claude Oyima, CEO of the Group, recently called to join the government.
The appointment of Rhinesse Katsou illustrates the Group’s desire to ensure a smooth transition and maintain its growth momentum. With a solid experience and in-depth knowledge of operations, he will be tasked with supporting the management in the implementation of the 2026-2030 Business Project, a strategic roadmap aimed at consolidating BGFIBank’s positioning as a banking reference in Africa and internationally.
This appointment comes in a particularly favorable environment for the Group. As of June 30, 2025, BGFIBank has shown remarkable performances:
– Total balance sheet: 6,957 billion CFA francs (+17% since the end of 2024)
– Net position: 690 billion CFA francs
– Customer deposits: 4,269 billion CFA francs (+10%)
– Customer loans: 3,434 billion CFA francs
– Net cash: 1,300 billion CFA francs (+70%)
– Net Banking Income: 198 billion CFA francs (+24%), with a 32% increase in net interest margin
– Consolidated net income: 56 billion CFA francs (+34%)
These figures demonstrate the strength of the BGFIBank model and its ability to finance African economies, while supporting structuring projects in its 12 markets of operation.
Present in 12 countries and with more than 3,000 employees, the Group relies on innovation, operational excellence, and a strong financial base to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. True to its vision – “Building an African Financial Group for the World” – BGFIBank confirms, through this strategic appointment and its financial results, its commitment to strengthening its role as a pan-African banking leader.
