National Bank of Kenya Names Peter Kioko as Acting Managing Director

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has appointed Peter Kioko as acting Managing Director. Peter Kioko takes over from Paul Russo who was appointed as the CEO of KCB Group (NBK's parent company) before.

"KCB Group is delighted to have Peter steer National Bank to greater heights as he has played a pivotal role in driving the transformation of the bank, " Paul Russo while announcing the appointment.

Kioko was the Director of Finance, and Strategy at NBK before the new appointment, having joined the bank in November 2016.

He brings to this new role, over 25 years of cumulative financial management experience having served in an array of leadership roles in various local and international organizations.

This includes East African Breweries Group Limited as the Head of Risk & Audit, Stanbic Bank as the Finance Manager – Corporate and Investment Banking and Kenya Shell / BP Limited as the Group Financial Controller.

Kioko holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option) from the University of Nairobi, a Post Graduate Diploma from the University of Bradford, and is a Certified Public Accountant.