The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC (‘Absa Kenya’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as an Independent Non–Executive Director of Absa Kenya with effect from Wednesday, 2nd October 2024.
Marion 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. She has over 25 years of relevant experience covering Commercial and Operations Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership and Management and also Trade and Marketing.
Currently, Marion 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 Company and various executive positions in African Oxygen (Pty) Limited, another Linde company. Furthermore, she has served as a non-executive director at British American Tobacco Kenya Plc and BOC Kenya Plc.
Marion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University (USIU-A) and a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from Academy of Executive Coaches. Additionally, she contributes as Adjunct Faculty at SBS 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.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Charles Muchene
Chairman
Marion Gathoga-Mwangi
Independent Non–Executive Director of Absa Kenya
