abdulmajeed nsekela

Abdulmajeed Nsekela (more commonly spelled Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela or Dr. Abdulmajid M. Nsekela) is a prominent Tanzanian banker and corporate executive, best known as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of CRDB Bank Plc, one of Tanzania's largest and leading commercial banks.He has held this position since October 2018, having previously worked at CRDB earlier in his career before moving to NMB Bank Plc as Head of Retail Banking. Under his leadership, CRDB has expanded significantly, including opening a representative office in Dubai (launched around early 2026) to boost trade and investment links between East Africa, Tanzania, and the Middle East. The bank has focused on financial inclusion, digital innovation, retail growth, and supporting economic development.Professional Background

• Over 25–30 years in banking, with expertise in retail, commercial banking, operations, international finance, and leadership.
• Holds advanced qualifications, including a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) majoring in International Banking and Finance, and a PhD (often referred to as Dr. in profiles).
• Former Chairman of the Tanzania Bankers Association (TBA) (2018–2022).
• Serves on multiple high-level boards and commissions, including:
  • Chairman of the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC).
  • Chairman of the Arts and Culture Fund.
  • Chairman of the Small-Scale Tea Farmers Board (STFB) / Bodi ya Chai Tanzania.
  • Member of the Tanzania National Business Council (TNBC) Finance working group.
  • Member of the Tanzania Financial Inclusion National Council (TFINC).
  • Boards of Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), Tanzania Mortgage Refinance Company Limited (TMRC), Economic & Social Research Foundation (ESRF), and others (e.g., Mwanamke Initiatives Foundation board member).
• Recognized internationally, e.g., awarded African Leadership Banking Personality of the Year at the African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA) in 2024 for contributions to financial inclusion and growth.