Our Board

Mr. Daniel Ndonye is a chartered accountant by profession, having worked with Deloitte & Touche for over 30 years, 20 of which he was the Managing/Senior Partner. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya. He sits on the boards of several companies, three (3) of which are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. He is also the Chairman of the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Mr. Suresh Bhagwanji Raja Shah is a founder member and Chairman of I&M Bank. He has vast experience in the banking industry and in business. In December 2002, he was bestowed the Honour of a Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear. He sits on the boards of several companies

Mr. Sarit S Raja Shah has been the Executive Director of I&M Bank since 1993. He holds a Masters degree in Internal Audit and Management from City University London. He also serves on the boards of several companies including I&M Holdings Plc, subsidiaries and associates such as: I&M Bank (T) Limited and GA Insurance Limited.

Mr. Michael Turner joined the board in August 2014. He is the Managing Director of Actis (East Africa). He holds a BSC. in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales. He sits on the boards of several companies. He is also the Chairman of the Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Sachit Shah joined the board in July 2015. He holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Banking and Finance from City University London. He is the Executive Director of GA Insurance Limited. He has had the opportunity to work with AMP Asset Management in London and HSBC Bank PLC, London. He sits on the boards of several companies.

Dr. Koigi joined the board on October 28, 2015. She was the Managing Director of Postbank from 2005 to 2014. She has worked in various capacities in the financial sector including banking, business development and information communication technology. She has extensive training and experience in leadership, project management, product development, ICT and Microfinance. She holds a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, an MBA and a BA both from the University of Nairobi. She is a fellow of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya and the Kenya Institute of Management. She sits on the boards of several companies.

Ms. Ohaga is a seasoned finance professional with over 23 years’ experience in financial management, strategy, audit and risk management spanning multiple countries. Ms. Ohaga currently serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer of EABL, a subsidiary of Diageo Group. She also sits on the Board of EABL and its subsidiaries. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from University of Nairobi, is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). The Board is pleased to welcome Ms. Ohaga to the I&M Group PLC Board. Her in-depth business and financial expertise will bring added value to our Board.

Mr. Kiggundu joined the Board in June 2018. He has served in senior leadership roles at various institutions, including Equator Bank, HSBC Bank Plc and CDC Group Plc. He educated as an electrical engineer and economist at Yale University. He sits on the boards of several companies. He is also the Chairman of the Board Strategy Steering Committee.

Ms. Rose Kinuthia brings on board wealth of experience and knowledge having spent a significant part of her career as a seasoned risk practitioner for 20 years with extensive experience in risk management and specializing in banking, pension funds and insurance. She holds a Master of Science degree in Risk Management from New York University, New York; Master of Business Administration from Adelphi University, New York; and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi, Nairobi

Mr Kihara Maina became the Regional Chief Executive Officer in January 2023. He joined I&M Bank Kenya as the Chief Executive Officer and Board member in May 2016. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Moi University and an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. Mr Maina, began his banking career in June 1993 at Stanbic Bank Kenya then moved to Barclays Bank Kenya in 1997 where he served extensively over the years ultimately taking up senior leadership positions. Prior to joining I&M Bank, Kihara was the Managing Director of Barclays Bank Tanzania.