Leadership

Board of Directors

Mr. Kihara Maina

Regional CEO, I&M Group PLC Interim CEO I&M Bank Kenya

Mr. Kihara Maina

Regional CEO, I&M Group PLC Interim CEO I&M Bank Kenya

Mr. Kihara Maina, joined I&M Bank as the Chief Executive Officer and Board member in May 2016, a position he held up to February 2023 when he was appointed as the Regional Chief Executive Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Moi University and an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business. He began his banking career in June 1993 at Stanbic Bank Kenya then moved to Barclays Bank of Kenya (now Absa 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 (now Absa Bank Tanzania).

Mr. Eric Kimani

Chairman

Mr. Eric Kimani

Chairman

Eric Kimani is a business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist with extensive experience in the management of organizational change and emerging technology. He is a published author and a motivational speaker. He has served as a non-executive director for many companies among them I & M Bank Limited. He is a recipient of the Honour of a Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) for service to community.

Mr. S. B. R. Shah, MBS

Director

Mr. S. B. R. Shah, MBS

Director

Mr. Suresh Bhagwanji Raja Shah is a founder member and Chairman Emeritus of I&M Bank Limited. 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 (MBS). He sits on the boards of several companies.

Mr. Sarit S. Raja Shah

Director

Mr. Sarit S. Raja Shah

Director

Mr. Sarit Raja-Shah has been the Executive Director of I&M Bank since 1993 with extensive experience in leadership and management. He was appointed as Group Executive Director of I&M Group PLC in June 2018. He also sits on the Boards of several companies.

Ms. Janet Mawiyoo

Director

Ms. Janet Mawiyoo

Director

Ms. Janet Mawiyoo has over 30 years’ experience in the global non-profit sector. She led the Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) as Executive Director for 17 years and has achieved various honours including the Exemplary Women’s Leadership Award in Mauritius in 2015, and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017.

Management Team

Mr. James Gatere

Head, I&M Foundation

Mr. James Gatere

Head, I&M Foundation

James has vast experience in managing corporate philanthropic networks and leading sustainable development projects in different organisations from various geographies across Africa. His experience includes program implementation, networking and collaboration, resource mobilisation, knowledge management, and overseeing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) degree from the University of Nairobi, has various qualifications in Project Management, People Management, and Accounting and he is a Certified Mediator.

Ms. Naomi Cheres

Program Officer

Ms. Naomi Cheres

Program Officer

Naomi is a project management professional with nearly a decade of experience in program design, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in the non – profit sector. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance.