Our Board

Mr. Oliver Fowler is a qualified Kenyan Advocate and an English Solicitor. He has retired from full-time legal practice and was a partner at Kaplan & Stratton Advocates for over 37 years. His work encompassed commercial work, particularly financial, corporate and taxation matters. He has been extensively involved in project finance, capital markets, banking and foreign investments sectors. He holds an LLB from University of Bristol and was admitted to the Kenyan Bar in 1979.

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. Sood is an experienced corporate finance professional with over 40 years' experience in mergers & acquisitions (particularly in the financial services sector), corporate finance, capital market transactions design and implementation, management consulting and audit. He is a thought leader in financial services and capital markets developments in sub-saharan Africa and has authored several presentations, articles and press publications and served on committees developing Kenya's capital market regulatory framework.

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.

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.