RMB has announced the appointment of Judy Kobus as the new CEO of Corporate, tasking her with leading the bank’s corporate client business and steering its next phase of growth.
The appointment was confirmed in a media release issued by the bank today.
Emrie Brown, CEO of RMB, said Kobus brings a powerful combination of strategic insight, disciplined execution, and deep client commitment to the role.
“Judy has built a high-performing team by empowering her people, setting high standards and delivering meaningful results. Those qualities position her well to lead Corporate as we continue to build a leading corporate bank across our markets,” Brown stated.
Kobus joined RMB in 2008 through the bank’s flagship Class Of Programme for young professionals. She moved to Infrastructure Sector Solutions the following year and went on to lead the team for six years.
During her tenure, the business shifted from a product-led to a more sector- and client-focused model, ultimately doubling its profit before tax.
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She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Honours in Commerce (Information Systems) from the University of Cape Town and the University of South Africa, respectively. She also earned a Master of Commerce in Business Management from the University of Johannesburg with distinction.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Judy Kobus said:
“I am incredibly honoured to take on this role and excited to lead the Corporate business. We have a strong team and a proud track record of building trusted relationships with our clients. I look forward to building on that foundation. We will continue to deepen our partnerships by connecting clients to the best of RMB’s talent, ideas and capabilities, as well as those of the broader group, to help them realise their ambitions.”
