Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all.
Leadership in a Time of Transition
When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank, she inherited a rapidly growing institution transitioning from a former microfinance entity into a full-fledged universal bank. The challenge was immense: stabilize operations, strengthen the bank’s financial foundation, modernize its services, and position it as a leader in the increasingly competitive Cameroonian banking sector.
With over 20 years of banking experience, she stepped into the role with clarity, strategy, and purpose — and has already made a lasting impact.
Proven Results and Steady Growth
In less than two years, Atanga has led CCA-Bank through a series of high-impact reforms and posted strong financial results:
- A 15% increase in the loan portfolio, reaching XAF 229 billion in 2024, signaling restored confidence from businesses and individual clients.
- XAF 433 billion in total deposits, achieved amid challenging macroeconomic conditions.
- A nationwide presence with over 45 branches, reinforcing proximity and customer access.
- A revamped digital banking platform, increasing accessibility and operational efficiency, especially in underserved areas.
Under her guidance, the bank is not only growing — it’s evolving.
Banking for Inclusion and Impact
What sets Atanga apart is her unwavering commitment to financial inclusion. She has championed programs designed to make banking more accessible to women, youth, and rural populations:
- CCA Women Banking, tailored for women entrepreneurs seeking funding, training, and advisory support.
- CCA Starter, a unique platform supporting young innovators and startups with both financial and non-financial tools.
- Community-based financial literacy campaigns to educate the public and build trust in the banking system.
For her, the bank isn’t just a financial institution — it’s a development engine.
A Seasoned Executive with Global Perspective
Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga brings a wealth of expertise from her years at Société Générale, Standard Chartered Bank, and most notably UBA Cameroon, where she served as Deputy Managing Director and head of retail and transaction banking.
She holds an Executive MBA from the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), complemented by international certifications and executive training programs. Her leadership style is characterized by discipline, empathy, and a results-driven mindset.
Now at the helm of a 100% Cameroonian-owned bank, she combines local insight with global standards.
The Future of Banking Has a Woman’s Signature
Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga is more than a CEO — she’s a visionary architect of a new era in African finance. In a field long dominated by men, she leads with quiet strength, strategic clarity, and a bold social mission.
Her greatest achievement to date? Embedding innovation, trust, and inclusion at the heart of CCA-Bank’s transformation — and positioning it to serve as a model of homegrown African excellence in banking.
And this is only the beginning.
