George Odhiambo has been appointed the Managing Director by the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Board of Directors.
Peter Kioko, the Finance and Strategy Director since June 2022, had previously filled the job in an interim capacity. The Board of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) had appointed Peter Kioko as the acting Managing Director for the Bank, effective June 10, 2022.
The position became vacant following the appointment of Paul Russo as the KCB Group PLC Chief Executive Officer on May 25, 2022.
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“George has been instrumental in strengthening and growing the Rwanda business. His broad management experience will be invaluable to execute the business strategy of innovation and growth in NBK” KCB Group CEO Paul Russo said.
“The Board takes this opportunity to welcome and congratulate George on his appointment. We believe he has what it takes to drive future success and growth at NBK” Board Director Dr. James Bagaka added.
Career Profile
Odhiambo, a seasoned banker, has served as the outgoing MD of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc since the institution’s founding last year as a result of the merger of KCB Bank Rwanda Plc and Banque Populaire du Rwanda.
He joined KCB in 2009 as Head of Business Analytics, KCB Bank Kenya, and was the most recent MD of KCB Bank Rwanda Plc. He has previously held a number of executive positions at both domestic and foreign banks.
Education
George graduated from the University of Nairobi with a BSc in Mathematical Statistics and an MSc in Pure Mathematics. Additionally, he has various leadership qualifications, including the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching and the Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Centre for Corporate Governance & KCA University and the Academy of Executive Coaching, respectively.
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Among his other responsibilities, he chairs the banking sub-sector committee and is a member of the COMESA Business Council Advisory Board.
He joined KCB in 2009 as Head of Business Analytics, KCB Bank Kenya, and was the most recent MD of KCB Bank Rwanda Plc. He has previously held a number of executive positions at both domestic and foreign banks.
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