The Standard Group PLC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Marion Gathoga-Mwangi, has landed a new role in the corporate world.
In a statement seen by on October 7, Gathoga Mwangi was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Absa Bank Kenya PLC.
“The Board of Directors of Absa Bank Kenya PLC (‘Absa Kenya’) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Gathoga-Mwangi as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Absa Kenya, with effect from Wednesday, 2 October 2024,” part of the statement read.
According to the bank, the management made the decision due to her exemplary performance and vast experience across various sectors.
“Marion is a distinguished business leader bringing to the Absa Kenya Board a wealth of knowledge across various sectors within the Kenyan market, complemented by both local and international experience at executive and board levels,” the statement read.
“She has over 25 years of relevant experience covering commercial and operations excellence, lean manufacturing, leadership and management and also trade and marketing,” added the statement.
Marion Current and Previous Roles
Currently, Marion serves as the CEO at the Standard Group PLC.
Her previous experience includes roles as Managing Director at British Oxygen Company (BOC) Kenya PLC, a Linde Group company which is a global industrial gases and engineering company that manufactures and distributes atmospheric and process gases, chemicals, and other products.
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She has also held various executive positions in African Oxygen (Pty) Limited, another Linde Group company.
Furthermore, she has served as a non-executive director at British American Tobacco Kenya PLC and BOC Kenya PLC.
Gathoga’s education background
Marion holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in International Business Administration from United States International University- Africa (USIU-A).
She also holds a Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching from Academy of Executive Coaches.
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Additionally, she contributes as a part-time instructor at Strathmore Business School Training, where she leads the Women in Leadership program.
“The Board of Absa Kenya warmly welcomes Marion and looks forward to benefiting from her knowledge and experience as we continue to lead the business in pursuit of our purpose of Empowering Africa’s tomorrow together… one story at a time,” concluded the statement.
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