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15 CEO TODAY AFRICA AWARDS 2020 Namibia Baronice Hans Managing Director of Bank Windhoek About Baronice Hans Baronice Hans has been Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director since 1 February 2016. Baronice is a Chartered Accountant by profession. She completed her undergraduate studies through the University of South Africa and also obtained an Honours Degree in Accounting Science from the University of Cape Town. Previously, Baronice was employed at Standard Bank Namibia and held the position of Executive Director and Head Personal and Business Banking. In her capacity as Managing Director, Baronice leads the Bank in all spheres of business and chairs various committees and boards. She currently serves on the Bank Windhoek Board of Directors, Capricorn Asset Management Board of Directors and is a member Capricorn Group’s Executive Committee. Firm Profile Bank Windhoek Limited, referred to as Bank Windhoek, is a registered commercial bank and licensed by Bank of Namibia, the national banking regulator, to operate in the Namibian market. As an autonomous Namibian company, we provide superior financial services to individual and corporate clients as well as international banking services by liaising directly with financial centres and institutions worldwide. At home, we have a strong track record of making banking more accessible in remote areas of Namibia. Bank Windhoek has a branch network, comprising 54 branches, agencies and specialist branches, a 130 ATMstrong footprint and 211 Bank Windhoek Cash Express ATMs installed at merchants countrywide. Background A 100% Namibian owned bank, Bank Windhoek was established in 1982 when a group of Namibian entrepreneurs took over eight local branches of Volkskas Bank. The aim was to create a financially independent bank for Namibians in Namibia. Over the years, Bank Windhoek has built a strong financial position and achieved remarkable growth. Overview Bank Windhoek’s purpose is to be a “Connector of Positive Change” by helping individuals and communities reach their full potential. The business operation is built on strong brand values of being open, dedicated and inspired, while our service delivery is tailored around the values of friendliness, helpfulness, empathy, professionalism, competency and efficiency. As of 30 June 2018, Bank Windhoek reported total assets of N$ 37.2 billion. Bank Windhoek is the flagship brand of Capricorn Investment Group Limited, known as Capricorn Group, a Namibian financial services group listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, investments and micro finance. Bank Windhoek contributes more than 95% of the total income of Capricorn Group and represents more than 89% of the group’s net asset value. www.bankwindhoek.com.ng