NAIROBI, Kenya, February 14 – The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Board of Directors has appointed George Odhiambo as the Managing Director.
He takes over from NBK’s Finance and Strategy Director Peter Kioko who has served in the position in an acting capacity since June 2022.
George, a seasoned banker, is the outgoing MD BPR Bank Rwanda Plc since its inception last year, following the merger between KCB Bank Rwanda Plc and Banque Populaire du Rwanda.
He was the immediate former MD, KCB Bank Rwanda Plc, and joined KCB in 2009 as Head of Business Analytics, KCB Bank Kenya.
“The Board takes this opportunity to welcome and congratulate George on his appointment We believe he has what it takes to drive the future success and growth of NBK,” said NBK Board Director James Bagaka.
George holds an MSc in Pure Mathematics and BSc in Mathematical Statistics from the University of Nairobi.
He has also acquired several leadership certifications such as Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching and Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Academy of Executive Coaching, UK and the Centre for Corporate Governance & KCA University respectively.
He is a member of the COMESA Business Council Advisory Board and Chairs the Banking Sub-Sector Committee, among other roles.
“George has been instrumental in strengthening and growing the Rwanda business. His broad management experience will be invaluable to the NBK leadership to execute the business strategy of innovation and growth,” said KCB Group CEO Paul Russo.
