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Conrad Dempsey

Group chief executive of FirstRand Namibia Group, overseeing executive changes and succession planning at FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia.

2023-05-132026-06-25

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  1. March 2026
  2. New Era

    Conrad Dempsey is Chief executive officer of FirstRand Namibia

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    Chief executive officer of FirstRand Namibia, Conrad Dempsey said the award reflects the work done across the bank.

    FNB takes top honors for two straight years”
  3. The Namibian

    FirstRand Namibia chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the award reflects collective effort across the organisation

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    Speaking about the achievement, FirstRand Namibia chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the award reflects a collective effort across the organisation.

    FNB Namibia named best bank in Namibia for 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Conrad Dempsey said the appointments were outcome of deliberate succession planning and talent development

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    Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.

    Succession planning key to latest appointments – FirstRand
  5. New Era

    Conrad Dempsey is FirstRand Namibia Group CEO

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    Speaking on the appointments, Conrad Dempsey, FirstRand Namibia Group CEO, noted that the decisions reflect a deliberate focus on continuity, expertise and leadership strength across the organisation.

    Chapman, Motinga to lead FNB, RMB Namibia
  6. The Namibian

    Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were outcome of deliberate succession planning and talent development

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    Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says the appointments were the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.

    Succession planning key to latest appointments – FirstRand
  7. January 2026
  8. Informanté

    FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey congratulated team on qualifying for T20 World Cup

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    FirstRand Namibia CEO Conrad Dempsey congratulated the team on qualifying for the T20 World Cup.

    Cricket Eagles to soar in India and Sri Lanka
  9. New Era

    Conrad Dempsey is Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstRand Namibia

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    Conrad Dempsey, Group Chief Executive Officer of FirstRand Namibia, highlighted the broader impact of investing in people as part of the Group's long-term vision for Namibia.

    FNB named top employer in Namibia and Africa
  10. The Namibian

    Conrad Dempsey says investing in people remains central to the group's long-term vision

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    FirstRand Namibia Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey says investing in people remains central to the group's long-term vision.

    FNB Namibia named top employerin Namibia, Africa for second year
  11. May 2023
  12. The Namibian

    Conrad Dempsey earned part of combined N$13 million paid to two bank bosses

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    Their bosses, Thinus Prinsloo (Capricon) and Conrad Dempsey (FirstRand), earned a combined amount of N$13 million.

    An Insatiable Appetite for Profit

Monday 23 March

  1. FNB Namibia wins Best Bank award for second consecutive year

    FNB Namibia has been named the Best Bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance, the second year running. The award recognises the bank's focus on innovation, customer service, and responding to Namibia's economic challenges.

    23 March 2026 · New Era

Friday 20 March

  1. FNB Namibia awarded best bank in Africa for 2026

    First National Bank Namibia has been named the best bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance's World's Best Banks Awards, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received the recognition. The award honours top-performing banks across 36 African countries, territories and districts and recognises institutions that demonstrate resilience while adapting to industry challenges including regulatory pressures and fintech competition.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. FirstRand Namibia reshuffles top leadership amid succession planning

    FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at FNB Namibia and RMB Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. Group chief executive Conrad Dempsey described the appointments as the outcome of deliberate succession planning and internal talent development.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Philip Chapman promoted to FNB Commercial CEO

    Philip Chapman, former CEO of RMB Namibia, has been appointed CEO of FNB Commercial, while Daniel Motinga, a seasoned banking executive, succeeds him as CEO of RMB Namibia. The appointments reflect FirstRand Namibia Group's succession planning and internal talent development.

    4 March 2026 · New Era

  2. FirstRand Namibia reshuffles top leadership roles for succession

    The FirstRand Namibia Group has announced executive changes at First National Bank (FNB) Namibia and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia, with Philip Chapman moving to chief executive of FNB Commercial and Daniel Motinga taking over as chief executive of RMB Namibia. The leadership reshuffle is part of deliberate succession planning aimed at strengthening continuity and long-term market stability.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India

    The FNB Namibia Eagles cricket team is heading to the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting with warm-up matches in the UAE before their opening fixture against the Netherlands on 10 February in Delhi. The team has been drawn in Group A with cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, plus associate nations the Netherlands and the US.

    23 January 2026 · Informanté

Thursday 22 January

  1. Namibia Eagles depart for T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

    The Namibia cricket team has received a farewell ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month. Coach Craig Williams says the team is travelling not as underdogs but to compete and cause upsets, despite being drawn in a tough group alongside India, Pakistan, the Netherlands, and the United States.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 19 January

  1. FNB Namibia named top employer for second consecutive year

    FNB Namibia has been awarded the title of Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, the second consecutive year the bank has received this recognition. The certification recognizes FNB's data-driven people strategies, modern workspaces, flexible working models, wellness programmes, and commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

    19 January 2026 · New Era

Saturday 17 January

  1. FNB Namibia named top employer in Namibia and Africa

    First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has been awarded top employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute for the second consecutive year, following an independent assessment of HR practices including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, and employee well-being.

    17 January 2026 · The Namibian

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