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Zaid joined Absa Group on 1 December 2025 and was appointed Chief Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking on 1 January 2026.

Zaid has over 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking across Africa.
Recognised for driving client excellence, growth and innovation, he has led high performing teams within various divisions and advised clients across all sectors to achieve their strategic objectives.
Zaid joined Standard Bank in 2003 and held senior leadership roles including Head of Client Coverage South Africa, Head of CIB South Africa and Head of Global Markets, CIB, where he transformed client engagement, strengthened market leadership and delivered sustainable value creation.

His career demonstrates a proven ability to embed client centric models, execute landmark transactions and lead with impact.

Qualifications: B Com and Dip Acc Honours from the University of Natal; CA (SA); Advanced Management Programme (INSEAD Business School)

Zaid joined Absa Group on 1 December 2025 and was appointed Chief Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking on 1 January 2026.

Zaid has over 20 years of experience in corporate and investment banking across Africa.
Recognised for driving client excellence, growth and innovation, he has led high performing teams within various divisions and advised clients across all sectors to achieve their strategic objectives.
Zaid joined Standard Bank in 2003 and held senior leadership roles including Head of Client Coverage South Africa, Head of CIB South Africa and Head of Global Markets, CIB, where he transformed client engagement, strengthened market leadership and delivered sustainable value creation.

His career demonstrates a proven ability to embed client centric models, execute landmark transactions and lead with impact.

Qualifications: B Com and Dip Acc Honours from the University of Natal; CA (SA); Advanced Management Programme (INSEAD Business School)