Staff Writer
FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia have announced changes to their leadership teams.
Philip Chapman, previously chief executive officer of RMB Namibia, has been appointed CEO of FNB Commercial. RMB Namibia is part of the FirstRand Namibia Group.
Chapman has built his career in corporate and investment banking. During his time at RMB Namibia, he oversaw growth and performance in the business.
“His ability to build high-performance teams and drive strategic transformation uniquely positions him to strengthen FNB Namibia’s commercial business and reinforce its market leadership.”
Speaking on his appointment, Chapman said, “My career has been firmly rooted in corporate and investment banking, working with some of the region’s largest corporate and institutional investors. This experience has given me deep insight into the financial, operational and strategic challenges businesses face at scale. As I step into the role at FNB Commercial, I look forward to applying this perspective to support our country’s commercial clients with integrated financial solutions that enable sustainable growth locally and across borders.”
Daniel Motinga succeeds Chapman as CEO of RMB Namibia. Motinga has nearly two decades of experience in commercial and investment banking, covering advisory, transactional and lending work.
He most recently led the client segment business unit at RMB Namibia, where he was responsible for segment strategy, client engagement and deal origination.
Motinga said, “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on strengthening client relationships, shaping strategic partnerships and driving transactions that support economic development. I am honoured to lead a franchise that continues to deliver world-class.”
FirstRand Namibia Group CEO Conrad Dempsey said the appointments reflect a focus on continuity and leadership depth within the group.
“Both Philip and Daniel bring deep market insight, exceptional leadership capability and proven records of delivering for clients,” Dempsey said. “They are well-positioned to guide FNB Commercial and RMB Namibia into Namibia’s next chapter.”
The group said the changes form part of its succession planning and efforts to strengthen its leadership bench.
