banking executive Ezékiel Passam has been named chairman of the board at the newly rebranded General Bank of Cameroon (GBC), formerly Société Générale Cameroun. Victor Noumoue, previously deputy CEO, has been promoted to CEO.

The appointments follow the Cameroonian government’s definitive takeover of the bank, formalized during an extraordinary board meeting held Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Yaoundé.

The new leadership team at General Bank of Cameroon consists of Ezékiel Passam as Chairman of the Board, replacing Alain Malong. Victor Noumoue, a graduate of HEC Paris, has been appointed CEO after a distinguished career at Société Générale, where he served as deputy CEO following the departure of the French governance team led by Yeri Seck.

General Bank of Cameroon (GBC): a new chapter under Cameroonian leadership

In May 2026, the Cameroonian state finalized the acquisition of Société Générale’s 58.08% stake in its Cameroonian subsidiary for 129 billion FCFA, increasing its shareholding to 83.68%. The bank now operates under the name General Bank of Cameroon (GBC).

Jean-Michel Ondo and Roland Firmin Same Dikongue have been named Deputy CEOs, completing the new management team.