Executive Governor's Profile
Mr. Henry F. Saamoi is a distinguished commercial banker with over twenty-five years of industry experience. His career commenced in 1998 as an intern at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI). He subsequently transitioned to the International Trust Company (ITC) to complete his internship. Following his graduation from the University of Liberia in 1998, he secured a permanent position in 1999 with ITC as a Staff Analyst in the Finance & Accounting Department of ITC's Maritime & Corporate programs. It is noteworthy that in 1999, ITC was dissolved, and its Banking Department was rebranded as International Bank (Liberia) Limited.
In 2000, Mr. Saamoi was rehired as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Finance Department of International Bank (Liberia) Limited (IBLL). Demonstrating exceptional skills and leadership, he rapidly ascended through various roles within the bank and was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He officially retired as CEO of IBLL on May 31, 2024. His retirement comes after nearly twelve successful years at the helm, following a special dispensation from the Central Bank that allowed him to continue serving beyond the standard ten-year tenure required by the CBL Corporate Governance Regulation.
He has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Industry Personality of the Year in Banking at The Africa Summit Awards in London in 2018, presented by the African Leadership Magazine. Additionally, he is the proud recipient of the Distinguished Banking Personality Excellence Award, which he received at the African Leadership Magazine's Persons of the Year Awards Ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on March 14-15, 2024.
Under his leadership at International Bank (Liberia) Limited (IBLL), IB was recognized by Banker International Magazine as the Best Innovation in Retail Banking and the Best Commercial Bank in Liberia at the 2018 Banking Awards, held at the London Stock Exchange in London.
He is a graduate of the School of Banking, University of Wisconsin in Madison, USA. He holds certificates in International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Trade Finance from the International Finance Corporation, complemented by his participation in several prestigious workshops organized by the World Bank, both within Liberia and internationally. Until his retirement on May 31, 2024, he served as the Vice President of the Liberia Bankers Association, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the banking sector.
On July 30, 2024, Mr. Saamoi was appointed by His Excellency, Ambassador Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., President of the Republic of Liberia, to serve as Acting Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia and was appointed Executive Governor on February 5, 2025.
