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Core Points - George Elombi has been appointed as the President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the first time a Cameroonian has held such a significant leadership position in a major African financial institution [2][3] - Elombi's appointment is a result of years of diplomatic lobbying by Cameroon, despite the country holding only 4% of the bank's shares [2] - The process of his selection involved collaboration between the Afreximbank board and Egon Zehnder consulting firm, highlighting a high level of professionalism and diplomatic negotiation [2] Company Overview - George Elombi has nearly 30 years of experience at Afreximbank, holding various positions including Deputy Head of Legal Affairs, Secretary General, and Executive Vice President responsible for governance and legal affairs [3] - The bank is currently facing challenges such as rising protectionism, withdrawal of external support, and an estimated annual trade finance gap of $100 billion [3] - Afreximbank plans to double its financing to Africa by 2026, aiming for $40 billion, with a target of $17.6 billion for 2024, which presents a significant challenge for Elombi to expand the bank's influence while maintaining prudent risk management [3]