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James Gossip's appointment took effect on May 12, 2025.

The NCBA Group has announced the appointment of James M. Gossip as the new Managing Director of NCBA Bank.

In a statement on Wednesday, May 21, NCBA Group Company Secretary Kathryne Maundu said Gossip’s appointment took effect on May 12, 2025.

“The NCBA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James M. Gossip as Managing Director (Executive) of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC, effective 12th May 2025.

This appointment follows the receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals and aligns with the strategic realignment of the Bank’s Board composition announced in 2024,” read part of the statement.

Maundu also noted that the appointment of Gossip marks a significant step in advancing the Bank’s long-term growth agenda by reinforcing its commitment to strong, independent leadership and sound governance structures.

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File image of NCBA Bank Managing Director John Gachora.

Gossip is a seasoned international banking executive with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America.

“He has served in C-suite, Executive Committee, and Board positions within major financial institutions, and brings a proven track record in leading organisational transformation, operational management, and the establishment of novel market operations and controls,” Maundu stated.

Before joining NCBA, Gossip held several senior positions at HSBC, most recently serving as Managing Director of the Belt & Road Initiative and Business Corridors, Asia Pacific, at HSBC Global Services Limited in Hong Kong.

He led regional growth strategies to unlock cross-border trade and investment flows within Asia and connecting Asia to international markets.

Gossip holds a BA (Hons) in Economics & Accountancy from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK) and the Securities & Futures Association (UK).

Meanwhile, John Gachora will continue to serve as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Group PLC.

“He will focus on broadening NCBA’s stakeholder relationships and franchises, group-wide strategic cohesion, business growth, and the continued delivery of NCBA’s purpose of Inspiring Greatness across its pan-African footprint,” Maundu added.