# Standard Bank South Africa CEO and deputy group CEO, Kenny Fihla, has resigned after 18 years of service. Fihla, who is on garden leave as of today, will take up the role of CEO and executive director of Absa Group and Absa Bank, effective from June 17. This is subject to regulatory approval. Standard Bank says it has been fortunate to have been able to draw on Fihla’s unique combination of experience and wisdom in business, government, and the labour movement.
Standard Bank CEO Kenny Fihla resigns and moves to Absa