Michael Larbie

Michael Larbie is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. Currently, Michael serves as a member of the Global Executive Committee and CEO for Nigeria and Regional Head for West Africa at Rand Merchant Bank, alongside a role as a member of the Broader Africa Executive Committee at FirstRand Group. Previously, Michael held significant leadership positions, including Acting Chairman and Chairman of the Board at First National Bank Ghana. Prior to these roles, Michael led Corporate & Investment Banking for Sub-Saharan Africa at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and served as a Director at Merrill Lynch’s Investment Banking division. Michael's academic background includes dual MBA degrees in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School and a BA in Accounting and Sociology from the University of Ghana.