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Newly Appointed Standard Group CEO Lands a Big Role at Absa Bank

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Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga-Mwangi
Ms Marion Gathoga-Maina is a distinguished business leader bringing to the Absa Kenya Board a wealth of knowledge across various sectors.
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Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced the appointment of Marion Gathoga-Mwangi, who is Standard Group CEO, as an Independent Non–Executive Director with effect from Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

Absa Bank Kenya chairman, Charles Muchene said Ms Gathoga is a distinguished business leader bringing to the Absa Kenya Board a wealth of knowledge across various sectors within the Kenyan market, complemented by both local and international experience at executive and board levels.

In a filing at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, where Absa Bank Kenya is listed, Mr Muchene said Ms Gathoga has more than 25 years of relevant experience covering commercial and operations excellence, lean manufacturing, leadership and management as well as trade and marketing.

Currently, Ms Gathoga serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer at the Standard Group PLC. Her previous experience includes roles as Managing Director at BOC Kenya PLC, a Linde Group company, and various executive positions in African Oxygen (Pty) Limited, another Linde Group company. Furthermore, she has served as a non-executive director at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and BOC Kenya PLC.

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Marion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from Academy of Executive Coaches. Additionally, she contributes as Adjunct Faculty at Strathmore Business School Training, where she leads the Women In Leadership program.

“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… one story at a time,” said Mr Muchene.

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