Our Board of Directors
The minds that make our bank what it is today.
Isaac O. Awuondo
Chairman - Non ExecutiveMr. Awuondo has over 32 years’ experience in the finance and banking sectors spanning Europe and Eastern Africa and has previously worked with BDO Binder Hamlyn, Nation Media Group and Standard Chartered Bank in various senior executive roles. He is the Chairman of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the Council of Riara University, a Member of the Advisory Board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and a Director of Bata Shoes Company Kenya Ltd. He is also Chairman of the Kenya Conservatoire of Music, WWF Kenya, The Rhino Trust and a Trustee of Zawadi Africa Education Fund. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) degree from the University of Nairobi. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ACA) and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
John Gachora
Group Managing Director - ExecutiveMr. Gachora has several years of experience in executive management positions at various global companies in Corporate and Investment Banking, Structuring and Financial Engineering, Commercial Banking and Financial services. He is a Director of several other companies and previously served as a Managing Director at Bank of America Securities and as Managing Director, Corporate and Investment Banking at Barclays Africa, prior to joining the NCBA Group. Mr. Gachora holds Bachelor of Science and Masters in Engineering degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA and MBA degree from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Andrew S. M. Ndegwa
Non ExecutiveMr. Ndegwa has extensive experience in business management and financial services. He is currently Executive Director of First Chartered Securities Limited, a Non-Executive Director at Unga Group PLC and director of several other companies. He previously served with Citibank and thereafter AMBank until 1995. Mr. Ndegwa holds an MA (Hons) degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University, UK.
Hon. Abdirahin H. Abdi
Independent Non ExecutiveHon. Abdi served as the Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (2007 to 2012), having been a member of the Assembly from 2001. He was instrumental in significantly influencing legislative, oversight and representation activities of the assembly charged with fostering regional integration. Hon. Abdi holds a BSc Degree in Business Administration (Finance), has been accorded presidential awards and international appointments for his legislative roles for his distinguished service to the nation and region. He is a seasoned businessman with multi-sectoral experience gained from the private and public sectors and holds directorships in various companies. Hon Abdi is currently Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA).
Esther N. Ngaine
Independent Non ExecutiveMrs. Ngaine is a senior banker with 36 years of experience and over the years has played a role in the development of the Financial Services Sector in Kenya and the East Africa Region. She is currently the Managing Director of her consultancy company, Non-Executive Director of several other companies and previously served as Director and Head of Public Sector at Citibank NA, Nairobi until 2014. Mrs. Ngaine holds a BSc. In International Business Administration, Finance option from United States International University (USIU).
Mukeshchandra K. R. Shah
Independent Non ExecutiveMr. Shah is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (FCCA), member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICS- K). Mr. Shah is a former partner of Price Waterhouse and served in various senior executive capacities within the region and in the UK. He has in-depth professional experience and knowledge of family business management, strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions gained over a period of 39 years. Mr. Shah is currently a non-executive director of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Kairo Thuo
Independent Non ExecutiveMr. Thuo has vast experience in Law and Accounting and is a tax, legal and financial consultant. He is currently the Managing Partner of Viva Africa Consulting LLP and a Non- Executive Director, Special Economic Zones Authority and Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited and other companies. He previously served as an Associate Director at Deloitte until 2009. Mr. Thuo holds an LLB degree from the University of Nairobi, is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
Nelson J. M. Mainnah
Non ExecutiveMr. Mainnah holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree from the University of Nairobi. He is a member of Kenya Institute of Management and is an alumnus of INSEAD, France where he obtained qualifications on Risk Management in Banking. He retired from CBA as Group Head of Enterprise Risk in April 2012 after working at the bank for thirty-eight (38) years. Mr. Mainnah has considerable expertise in business management, credit and enterprise risk, and treasury operations. Mr. Mainnah holds various board positions in the education sector and offers financial leadership in various charitable organizations. He is currently involved in strategic leadership and risk management through consultancy services.
Jonathan Somen
Independent Non ExecutiveMr. Somen is an IT expert and well-known entrepreneur in Kenya. He is the founder and former Group Managing Director of Access Kenya Group Limited, one of the pioneer internet service providers in Kenya. He is also the founder and director of various companies in the technology industry, including Eldama Technologies Limited and Virtual IT Limited and is a keen sportsman and avid promoter of environmental conservation. Mr. Somen holds a BSc. Degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Bristol, UK.