Gathered in Douala from January 26 to 29, 2026, the senior management of the BGFIBank Group held their major strategic convention for the third consecutive year, combined with seminars for the Commercial, Commitments, and Quality departments. This key event allowed the leading financial group in the CEMAC zone to define its 2026 roadmap and officially launch “BGFI 30,” its new structuring corporate project for the next five years.
For over half a century, the BGFIBank Group has established itself as a pillar of the African financial landscape, particularly in the CEMAC zone. Founded in 1971, the group has continuously expanded its scope of operations, progressively building a comprehensive and integrated offering encompassing commercial banking, investment banking, specialized financial services, and insurance. This strategic diversification is supported by a presence that now extends to 12 countries, including Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo, France, and Senegal.
True to its management tradition, the BGFIBank Group regularly brings together its key decision-makers to anticipate changes in the banking sector and continuously adapt its business model. It was in this spirit that the Group’s Senior Management Convention was held in Douala for the third consecutive time, under the leadership of its Chairman and CEO, Henri-Claude Oyima.
For four days, nearly 140 senior managers and business experts from all subsidiaries participated in in-depth work aimed at consolidating the group’s overall performance. The 2026 edition of this convention was particularly significant: it not only defined the strategic priorities for the current fiscal year, but also marked the official launch of the new 2026-2030 corporate project, named “BGFI 30,” or “B30.”
This new strategic plan is intended as a structured response to the contemporary challenges of the financial sector: increased competition, higher customer demands, regulatory pressure, digital transformation and the need to strengthen the financial soundness of banking institutions.
Alongside the senior management convention, the Sales and Commitments seminars also held their sessions around the central theme: “Commercial Agility and Financial Discipline: The Levers of Our 2030 Efficiency.” These sessions emphasized the need to reconcile business development, portfolio quality, and risk management in an economic environment marked by uncertainty and volatility.
The objective is clear: to strengthen commercial efficiency while preserving the financial strength for which the group is renowned. In parallel, the Quality department has conducted in-depth analyses on the theme: “Optimizing service quality and customer experience.” In a context where customer relations are becoming a key differentiator, the BGFIBank Group intends to place operational excellence and customer satisfaction at the heart of its growth model.
“BGFI 30”, A PROJECT STRUCTURED AROUND FOUR PILLARS
The new 2026-2030 corporate project is based on four major strategic pillars, designed as the drivers of the group’s sustainable performance:
● Organizational efficiency, aimed at simplifying processes, strengthening governance and increasing the responsiveness of structures;
● The effectiveness of human capital, through skills development, talent enhancement and strengthening of a performance culture;
● Resource efficiency, geared towards better capital allocation, cost optimization and the integration of digital tools;
● Commercial effectiveness, focused on profitable growth, product innovation and quality of customer relationship.
With “BGFI 30”, the group clearly displays its ambition: to consolidate its regional leadership while actively preparing for the 2030 horizon.
Wholly owned by private shareholders, BGFI Holding Corporation is today the leading financial group in the CEMAC region. A leader in its domestic market in Gabon, it also holds prominent positions in Congo and several other countries where it operates. The group employs nearly 3,000 people and leverages strong brands in commercial banking, corporate finance, private banking, asset management, as well as specialized financial services and insurance.
Since 1971, BGFIBank has served a diverse clientele, ranging from institutions and large corporations to high-net-worth individuals and high-potential SMEs. This longevity is built on consistent values: high standards, excellence, and trust.
On the eve of its 55th anniversary, the BGFIBank Group, through BGFI Holding Corporation, reaffirms its commitment to responsible and sustainable growth. The Douala agreement and the launch of “BGFI 30” thus represent a key milestone in the trajectory of a group resolutely dedicated to shaping the African bank of tomorrow.
