NCBA Bank Kenya Appoints James Gossip as Managing Director in Board Realignment

NCBA Bank Kenya has appointed James M. Gossip as its Managing Director (Executive), with the role taking effect on 12 May 2025. The appointment follows all requisite regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya and forms part of a broader strategic realignment by the bank's board. The confirmation of Gossip's appointment was made public through official channels on 22 May 2025.

John Gachora continues in his position as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Group.

BACKGROUND

NCBA Bank Kenya operates as the principal banking subsidiary within the NCBA Group, which was formed through the merger of NIC Bank and Commercial Bank of Africa in 2019.

Gachora has led the group since the NIC–CBA merger.

The bank said Gossip brings more than 30 years of international banking experience across Europe, Asia and North America, most recently as Managing Director, Belt & Road Initiative and Business Corridors, Asia Pacific at HSBC in Hong Kong, and described the appointment as part of the board composition realignment it announced in 2024.