The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of three women to fill top management positions. They are Cecilia Akintomide, Secretary General; Hela Cheikhrouhou, Director of the New Energy, Environment and Climate Change; and Gemina Archer-Davies, Director of Corporate Human Resources Management. The bank's president, Donald Kaberuka, said: “I am delighted to make these appointments to key senior positions and to increase the number of women at senior levels, including the appointment of the first female Secretary General. I am particularly pleased that both Cecilia and Hela are internal promotions, demonstrating the development of talent within the Bank. I very much hope that they will be role models for the many younger staff who I know have great potential.” “All three appointments are well merited: with her extensive experience and diplomatic skills, Cecilia has already established herself as a trusted interlocutor with the Board and Governors; Hela has demonstrated exceptional capacity to deliver in the AfDB private sector department and will provide drive and leadership for the new Department; Gemina brings a wealth of HR experience in international organizations, of best practice, and will ensure we maintain the same standards. I look forward to working closely with all of them,” he added.