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Happy Ralinala

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Deputy Chief Executive: Business and Commercial Banking at African Bank
📍 City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Happy Ralinala is the Group Chief Executive of Personal Banking at African Bank, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles at Barclays Africa. An alumna of the Oxford Bank Governance Programme, her expertise spans business, commercial, and wealth banking, and she was previously named Barclays Global Businesswoman of the Year.

She is a dedicated advocate for women and entrepreneurs, serving as a long-time jury member for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award and as a past president of the Business Woman Association of South Africa. She is deeply committed to mentorship and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

Unique fact: She was recognized internationally as the Barclays Global Businesswoman of the Year in 2015.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Deputy Chief Executive: Business and Commercial Banking
Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Women's Empowerment
A passionate mentor and advocate for women's growth, she is a past president of the Business Woman Association of South Africa and frequently speaks on female leadership.
Female Entrepreneurship
As a jury member for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award, she champions female founders and advocates for creating platforms and financing options to help them succeed.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Deputy Chief Executive: Business and Commercial Banking
African Bank
2023
Member
Golden Key International Honour Society
6-2018 - 1-2026
Director
Palesa Mbali Group
5-2018 - 12-2024
Non Executive Director
African Bank
10-2017 - 1-2026
Non Executive Board Member
Various Companies
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Education
2024 - 2024
Oxford Bank Governance Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
5-2022 - 11-2023
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)
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