Letshego Bank Namibia has appointed Allvan Farmer as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 1 December 2023.
Farmer, who has over 17 years of experience in critical business areas, including Payments, Technology Operations, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Risk, and Compliance, joins Letshego from FNB Namibia, where he was the Chief Information Officer.
The new Letshego COO has completed a PGDip in Strategic Project Management at Eaton Business School, UAE, an Executive MBA at Guglielmo Marconi University, a BA Hons in Business Management from the University of Lincoln, and various diplomas and certifications in technology and management.
He is also active in industry-related councils and committees, where he 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.
“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,” the bank said.
