Agribank appoints Robert Eiman CEO

The Board of Directors of the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) has announced the appointment of Robert Eiman as the institution’s new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 July 2026.

Eiman succeeds Dr. Raphael Karuaihe, who retired on 31 March 2026. In the interim, the Board has appointed the chief financial officer, Abel Akayombokwa, to serve as Acting CEO until 30 June 2026.

Eiman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience across microfinance, commercial and corporate banking, and development finance. His expertise includes preparing, evaluating, and structuring large-scale deals, alongside strategy development and implementation. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics in the Netherlands.

He joins Agribank from Nampost Financial Brokers (POSTFIN), where he served as CEO. Previously, he held senior positions at the Development Bank of Namibia and First National Bank of Namibia.

Reflecting on his new role, Eiman expressed optimism.

"I am honoured to serve in this position and look forward to building on the foundation laid by my predecessors, while steering the Bank towards long-term sustainable growth and contributing to the transformation of the agricultural sector.”