Allvan Farmer Appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Letshego Bank Namibia

MEDIA RELEASE                            

Issued: 24 January 2024

Letshego Bank Namibia is pleased to announce the appointment of Allvan Farmer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 December 2023. A seasoned banker with a 17-year career navigating complex strategic projects, Farmer has remarkable expertise in critical business areas, including Payments, Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Risk, and Compliance, which underscores his exceptional aptitude to improve operational excellence at Letshego Bank.

Active in industry-related councils and committees, Farmer is a member of the Financial Industry Cybersecurity Council, serves as a council member for the Payments Association of Namibia, and previously held positions as an alternate director at Namclear and a board member for Payments System Services & Project Oversight.

Complementing his professional growth, Farmer completed a PGDip in Strategic Project Management at Eaton Business School, UAE, and an Executive MBA at Guglielmo Marconi University. His educational journey also includes a BA Hons in Business Management from the University of Lincoln and various Diplomas and certifications in technology and management.

Letshego Bank Namibia looks forward to leveraging Farmer's expertise to enhance its operational and technological efficiency, and strategic initiatives. The appointment reflects the bank's commitment to strengthening its leadership team with seasoned professionals to deliver excellent financial services.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Mrs. Ongame Mutorwa

Communications Manager

Tel: (+264) 81 255 3658

E-mail: OngameM@Letshego.com