SLB appoints new chief executive

Standard Lesotho Bank (SLB) has appointed Samuel Seboka as its new chief executive, effective 1 January 2025.

He replaces Anton Nicolaisen, who has served as chief executive since January 2021 to date. 

Seboka, currently the Head of Corporate and Investment Banking at SLB, brings over 15 years of extensive experience in the banking sector. 

He has held several key positions throughout his career including Head of Internal Audit and ChiefFinancial Officer at a competitor bank in the country. 

Within SLB, Seboka served in the roles of Head of Internal Audit, Head of Channels and Distribution, Head of Transactional Products and Services, and most recently, Head of Corporate and Investment Banking.

Seboka has been instrumental in driving SLB’s growth, fostering collaboration across teams, and building enduring relationships with key clients and stakeholders. 

A Chartered Accountant (CA(L)), accredited by the Lesotho Institute of Accountants and an ACCA affiliate, he also holds a Diploma in ForensicInvestigations from the University of Johannesburg.