Henry F. Saamoi

Henry F. Saamoi
Governor, Central Bank of Liberia
Mr. Henry F. Saamoi is a distinguished commercial banker with over twenty-five years of industry experience. His career commenced in 1998 as an intern at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI). He subsequently transitioned to the International Trust Company (ITC) to complete his internship. Following his graduation from the University of Liberia in 1998, he secured a permanent position in 1999 with ITC as a Staff Analyst in the Finance & Accounting Department of ITC's Maritime & Corporate programs. It is noteworthy that in 1999, ITC was dissolved, and its Banking Department was rebranded as International Bank (Liberia) Limited.
In 2000, Mr. Saamoi was rehired as a Senior Financial Analyst in the Finance Department of International Bank (Liberia) Limited (IBLL). Demonstrating exceptional skills and leadership, he rapidly ascended through various roles within the bank and was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He officially retired as CEO of IBLL on May 31, 2024. His retirement comes after nearly twelve successful years at the helm, following a special dispensation from the Central Bank that allowed him to continue serving beyond the standard ten-year tenure required by the CBL Corporate Governance Regulation.