Christine Wu was appointed as Chief Executive of Everyday Banking with effect from 26 April 2024 and subsequently Interim Co-Chief Executive of Personal and Private Banking on 1 June 2025.

She is a seasoned business leader and chartered accountant with over 20 years’ experience, has diverse knowledge and skills in financial services following tenures in executive positions at local and international organisations including PwC, Discovery Bank and McKinsey and Company.

Christine joined Absa in January 2019 as an executive member of the former Retail and Business Banking division with oversight of Customer Value Management – a portfolio which included strategy, value proposition development, customer journey design, strategic marketing, digital transformation, and advanced analytics.

Christine is passionate about development and the execution of client-centric, full-value banking solutions by optimising cutting-edge design and innovation to create business value. She has co-authored an in-depth report on accelerating South Africa’s economic growth. In 2023, she won the Global Banking & Finance Businesswoman of the Year award for her business contributions.

Qualifications: BCompt (cum laude), BCompt (Hons), CA(SA)