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The Standard Group PLC board has appointed Naim Bilal Yaseen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2026.
The Standard Group PLC board has appointed Naim Bilal Yaseen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2026.
In a notice dated Thursday, October 29, Standard Group said the appointment supersedes the earlier appointment of John Bundotich as the acting CEO.
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“Following the conclusion of a competitive recruitment process, the Board of Directors of The Standard Group PLC (TSG) has appointed Dr. Naim Bilal Yaseen, PhD, to the position, effective 1st November 2026.
“This appointment supersedes the earlier appointment in acting capacity, with Dr. Yaseen assuming substantive office with effect from 1 November 2026,” read the notice.
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Yaseen boasts more than three decades of experience in media, public institutions and corporate governance.
He previously served as Managing Director of the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and as Director of Public Affairs and Communication at the Judiciary.
Yaseen holds a PhD in Communication Studies, a Master of Arts in Communications Policy, an MBA and a Bachelor of Laws, and is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
The Standard Group board expressed confidence that Yaseen would strengthen the company’s digital and commercial performance while upholding editorial independence.
“The Board is confident that Dr. Yaseen will strengthen the Group's digital and commercial performance and uphold the editorial independence on which public trust in its journalism depends,” added the notice.
Yaseen’s appointment comes weeks after Chaacha Mwita tendered his resignation as the Standard Group CEO and Executive Director effective November 1.
The Standard Group expressed its appreciation to Chaacha and wished him success in his future endeavors.
“The Board takes this opportunity to express its sincere appreciation to Mr. Chaacha for his dedication and invaluable contribution to the Company. The Board wishes him every success and the very best in his future endeavors,” the group said in a statement.
Chaacha assumed the role of acting CEO in July 2025, succeeding Marion Gathoga Mwangi. He was confirmed as the substantive CEO on April 1, 2026.
