Paul Russo appointed as new CEO for KCB as Joshua Oigara’s term of service as Chief Executive Officer at Kenya Commercial Bank has come to an end after 10 years at the helm.
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He will be replaced by Paul Russo.
The new CEO Paul Russo was appointed following a competitive process.
Until his appointment, Russo was the Managing Director of National Bank of Kenya.
Joshua Oigara will remain at KCB until the end of the year 2022 to support the leadership transition process.
“The board acknowledges Joshua’s immense contribution in driving the Growth of the Group business over the decade. He has been instrumental in deepening financial inclusion and social impact across East Africa,”a statement by the bank read in part.
During his term at the helm of KCB, Joshua Oigara oversaw expansion of the bank to regional markets such as Rwanda and Tanzania.
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The incoming CEO, Paul Russo, holds a Bachelors’ in Business Management from Moi University and a Masters in Business Administration from Strathmore University Business School.
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