Prof. John Adwok

Non-Executive Chairman

Prof. Adwok is a consultant General and Endocrine surgeon at the Nairobi Hospital, running a busy general surgical and endocrine clinic with emphasis on diseases of the breast and thyroid gland. He has been a member and chaired various hospital committees in the 35 years he has been affiliated with the hospital as well as a mentor to younger surgical colleagues. Prof. Adwok also serves as a Healthcare Administration Consultant carrying out general advisory services to the presidency in South Sudan and is the founding Chairman of the South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC). He was an academician at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Medicine, for 26 years in the positions of Lecturer, Senior lecturer and Associate Professor in Clinical Surgery until voluntary retirement in 2011 to pursue full time private practice.

Prof. Adwok considers himself a high achiever who is enthusiastic about his work with a tendency to strive for perfection. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) degree from the University of Khartoum,Sudan; Master of Medicine and Surgery (MMed. Surg.) from the University of Nairobi; A German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) sponsored Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery (University of Duesseldorf, Germany); Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Edin.) by examination, and a PhD in Healthcare Administration PhD (HCA) from Capella University, Minnesota, USA. He is an active member and fellow in a number of international surgical bodies including the International Surgical Society, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breat Surgeons and International Association of Endocrine Surgeons among others.”

Dr. Addis Ababa Othow

Managing Director

Addis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, a Master’s degree in Economic Development and a PhD degree in political economics from Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Hanze University, Groningen, Netherlands, a PhD degree in Business Administration from Faculty of Business and Economics, Atlantic International University, USA and the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya.

He has a wide range of experience in banking, accounting, finance, and information systems. Prior to joining Equity Bank, he initially worked as a teaching assistant at Al Neelain University, Khartoum and was later appointed as a banking inspector, Central Bank of Sudan in 1997. He also worked as an assistant accountant/ auditor at Dubois & Co Chartered Accountants Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a consultant at South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission, a Part-time Lecturer at College of Social & Economics Studies, University of Juba and a Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of South Sudan Pensions Fund (SSPF).

Dr. Othow has also worked as Head of Non-banking Division before he became the Head of Planning, Regulation and Licensing, Central Bank of South Sudan (BSS). He joined Equity Bank in February 2015.

Mary Ajith

Non-Executive Director

Mary holds an LL.B. degree from EL-Neelian University, Khartoum, Sudan, Certificate in Law from LDC Uganda and a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Rights from the University of Juba. Mary has worked with various Gender and Child-Related Organizations and holds a Certificate in Skill for Communicating with Children, Certificate in Gender and Development and an Advanced Certificate in Women, Peace and Security Council Resolution 1325. She serves on the board of the Ethicapl University, Juba and is a member of South Sudan Revenue Authority Board of Directors. She is currently the Head of Directorate of Legislation, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs for the Republic of South Sudan and holds certificates of Legislative drafting and Bills Scrutiny training with over 16 years’ experience.

Hellen Achiro Lotara

Non-Executive Director

She holds a Master in Educational Administration & Leadership - Saint Cloud State University, USA , Certificate in Life Insurance, Health and Accident Insurance and Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Public Administration & Major in Management. She has also undergone numerous trainings, in Turin - Italy, Regional Offices & Geneva - Switzerland by International Labour Organization (ILO) and others - Grassroots Peace Buildings, Facilitator and Community.

She has worked with Government Institutions for over 25 years, UN Agencies (WFP/UNICEF - 11 years) and 5 Years with other Humanitarian NGOs within the Republic of South Sudan. Her last two Senior Positions included Undersecretary of Labour and Director General for (8) year total with the Ministry of Labour & liaison with ILO.

She has also Participated in Research on “Doing Business” in South Sudan by World Bank - New York - USA from 2010 to-date, organised and Participated in the ILO Tripartite (Governments, Employers and Workers) Annual Conference in Geneva - Switzerland and organised Tripartite conferences in South Sudan.

Hellen has made a difference in Government Service through Collaborating with ILO & Humanitarian NGOs in Jobs Creation, Labour Disputes Resolutions, Laws & Policies Development as well as Established WFP Bases, Storages and Created Roads for easy Accessibility.

She is an Activist for Change and Problem Solving particularly in Education which has seen her work in difficult unsecured situations with minimal supervision, creative, hard working and team Player with honesty. She is a volunteer member St. Cloud City for Civil Service Commission - USA since 2018.

In 2017, Hellen was appointed as Ambassador of World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (WUSME) to the Republic of South Sudan, a position she holds to date.

DR. ABRAHAM MAMER

Non-Executive Director

Abraham Mamer, (PhD) is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working individual, with long tracking records, for over 16 years (1999 – 2016) experienced across the Tasman (New Zealand & Australia), during which, he has coordinated the implementation of high-level socio - economics settlement policies that have enabled New Zealand and Australia governments to effectively cater for needs of many thousands of refugees and new immigrants to peacefully resettled in their new countries.

Trained at faculty of Business, Economics and Law, AUT University New Zealand, he has wide experience in business management, public policy studies, research, and evaluation. He was awarded scholarship to study Executive Leadership Performance & Evaluation (ELPE) fellowship at the School of Business and Economics, Melbourne University - Australia.

Abraham has been extensively involved in reviewing Corporates and Social Responsibility (CSR) Policies of the Corporate entities such as: Health Alliance, Migrants Resource Centres, Work-and-Income Support, Centre-Link, and Immigration & Resettlement Policies in New Zealand and Australian through the 1990 to 2015.

As a result of his tenacious campaign on African Economic Empowerment Policies, he was awarded a prestigious African most influencing person in Australia (opera house 2012). He was appointed by the Australian Federal Government as Co-chair of Ministerial Advisory Committee on African Australian Affairs, (economic inclusion division).

Moreover, he has been a resource person and consultant for International Organization for Migration – Melbourne Office. Established South Sudan Investor Corner on South Sudan Broadcaster (SSBC). He has served as Secretary General of South Sudan Investment Authority and is the current Chairman of Tax Recovery Committee, NRA, South Sudan.

Dr. Addis Ababa Othow

Managing Director

Addis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, a Master’s degree in Economic Development and a PhD degree in political economics from Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Accounting from Hanze University, Groningen, Netherlands, a PhD degree in Business Administration from Faculty of Business and Economics, Atlantic International University, USA and the Advanced Management Programme (AMP) from Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya.

He has a wide range of experience in banking, accounting, finance, and information systems. Prior to joining Equity Bank, he initially worked as a teaching assistant at Al Neelain University, Khartoum and was later appointed as a banking inspector, Central Bank of Sudan in 1997. He also worked as an assistant accountant/ auditor at Dubois & Co Chartered Accountants Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and a consultant at South Sudan Anti-Corruption Commission, a Part-time Lecturer at College of Social & Economics Studies, University of Juba and a Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of South Sudan Pensions Fund (SSPF).

Dr. Othow has also worked as Head of Non-banking Division before he became the Head of Planning, Regulation and Licensing, Central Bank of South Sudan (BSS). He joined Equity Bank in February 2015.