Editor's Review

The appointment will take effect on April 7, 2025.

The Nation Media Group (NMG) has appointed Geoffrey Odundo as the new Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

In a statement on Monday, March 10, NMG Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro said the appointment is effective April 7, 2025.

“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Odundo as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 7th April 2025,” read the statement in part.

Kiboro expressed confidence that Odundo will strengthen NMG and steer the company forward.

“I am confident that I can count on you to extend your customary welcome and support to Geoffrey as he joins NMG to strengthen our team in our continuing endeavor to deliver our mandate to the societies we serve,” Kiboro added.

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File image of NMG CEO Geoffrey Odundo

Odundo is an accomplished senior executive and a seasoned investment banker with vast experience in leadership, including serving in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) between 2015 and 2024.

Before being appointed as the new NMG CEO, Odundo had worked as a Group Executive Advisor for the CPF Group.

He has also previously held other senior executive positions including being the first Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom Securities.

Odundo holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management from the United States International University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, an Advanced Management Program (AMP) degree from Strathmore Business School, and several professional certifications.