Absa Bank Kenya appoints Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as non-executive director

Business
By David Njaaga | Oct 07, 2024
Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga-Mwangi. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC have appointed Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective October 2, 2024.

Gathoga-Mwangi is a distinguished business leader with over 25 years of experience across various sectors in the Kenyan market.

Her previous roles include Managing Director at BOC Kenya PLC and various executive positions at African Oxygen (Pty) Limited.

She has also served as a Non-Executive Director at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and BOC Kenya PLC.

"The Board of Absa Kenya warmly welcomes Marion and looks forward to benefiting from her knowledge and experience as we continue to lead the business in pursuit of our purpose of empowering Africa's tomorrow together," said Charles Muchene, Chairman of Absa Bank Kenya PLC.

Gathoga-Mwangi holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University-Africa and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching.

She also contributes as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore Business School, where she leads the Women in Leadership programme.

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