Saviour Chibiya
Saviour Chibiya | |
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| Born | c. 1971 Zambia |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, corporate executive |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Group Executive for Regional Operations at Absa Group Limited |
Saviour Chibiya, a distinguished Zambian economist and senior corporate leader, has held the position of group executive responsible for regional operations at Absa Group Limited since November 2021. Positioned at Absa’s headquarters in Johannesburg, he is a key member of the group executive committee, reporting directly to the group CEO.
Before assuming this role, Chibiya managed Absa’s activities across Botswana, Mozambique, Seychelles, Tanzania, and Uganda as Regional Managing Director from 2019. His extensive banking experience spans close to 30 years, including an 18-year tenure with Citibank in various African nations.
Background and education
Chibiya was born around 1971 in Zambia and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Zambia in 1992. He holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Banking and Financial Services.
Career
Prior to his current role, Chibiya served as Regional Managing Director for Barclays Africa Group between 2017 and 2019, overseeing operations beyond South Africa. He began his journey with Barclays Africa Group in 2010 as CEO and managing director of Barclays Bank Zambia Plc (now Absa Bank Zambia Plc), a position later filled by fellow Zambian banker Mizinga Melu.
Chibiya launched his professional career at Citibank in 1993 as an executive trainee. By 2003, he had risen to the role of country representative in Ghana and was appointed managing director & CEO of Citibank Zambia Limited in 2006. From 2008 until 2011, he chaired the Bankers Association of Zambia.