KCB Bank-Rwanda has appointed Mr. George Odhiambo to the position of the Acting Managing Director effective Friday August 1st, 2017.
The commercial bank says that this follows the departure of former Managing Director, Maurice Toroitich.
Mr. Odhiambo, was the bank’s former Head of Business Development and Client Services. He joined KCB Bank Rwanda in September 2013 after serving as Head of Business Analytics & Transformation at KCB Bank Kenya. He brings to the bank 18 years of (…)
KCB Bank-Rwanda has appointed Mr. George Odhiambo to the position of the Acting Managing Director effective Friday August 1st, 2017.
The commercial bank says that this follows the departure of former Managing Director, Maurice Toroitich.
Mr. Odhiambo, was the bank’s former Head of Business Development and Client Services. He joined KCB Bank Rwanda in September 2013 after serving as Head of Business Analytics & Transformation at KCB Bank Kenya. He brings to the bank 18 years of experience in Commercial banking.
The incoming Acting Managing Director says; “I am humbled to take on this responsibility during an exciting and transitional period for both KCB Bank Rwanda and the financial sector in general.”
“I am particularly pleased to champion the bank’s ambition in facilitating major infrastructure and financial technology development in Rwanda. My aim is to keep this momentum going in both the immediate and long-term.’’
The Acting Managing Director also congratulated his predecessor, Maurice Toroitich for the commendable service provided during his 9-year tenure.
“The staff, Management, Board and Iwould like to once again thank Maurice for the business foundation he built from inception and growth successes that the bank achieved during his leadership. The bank is in a strong financial position and we will definitely look forward to seeing more progress in the coming years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” he added.
According to the official statement, it is revealed that the banks remains committed to deliver on digital payments and investments in Rwanda’s key economic sectors.
This year KCB Bank Rwanda launched Mvisa and is currently in the process of launching a new mobile credit service to customers.
Subsequently, the bank derives satisfaction in contributing to landscape changing developments like the construction of Bugesera International Airport, Kigali Heights, Ubumwe Grand Hotel and Park Inn Radisson Blu among others and believes that the best times in helping to shape Rwanda’s economic development are still ahead.