The NCBA Group has announced the appointment of James Gossip as its Managing Director.
In a notice dated Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Bank announced Gossip’s appointment, effective May 12, 2025, through its Group Company Secretary, Kathryne Maundu.
“The NCBA Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James M. Gossip as Managing Director (Executive) of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC, effective 12th May 2025.
The Board congratulates James on his appointment and welcomes him to the NCBA Group,” read part of the notice.
James Gossip Appointed as NCBA Group Managing Director
According to the NCBA Group, Gossip’s appointment follows the receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals and aligns with the strategic realignment of the Bank’s Board composition announced in 2024.
“It marks a significant step in advancing the Bank’s long-term growth agenda by reinforcing its commitment to strong, independent leadership and sound governance structures,” the notice further read.
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James Gossip is a seasoned international banking executive with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Gossip brings a proven track record in leading organizational transformation, operational management, and the establishment of novel market operations and controls according to NCBA Group given that he has served in C-suite, Executive Committee, and Board positions within major financial institutions.
Gossip’s Career
Before joining NCBA, James Gossip held various senior roles at Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), the most recent being Managing Director, Belt & Road Initiative and Business Corridors, Asia Pacific, at HSBC Global Services Limited in Hong Kong. In this capacity, he led regional growth strategies to unlock cross-border trade and investment flows within Asia and connecting Asia to international markets.
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He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics and Accountancy from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (UK) and the Securities & Futures Association (UK).
Meanwhile, the Bank also announced that John Gachora will continue to serve as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Group PLC. He will focus on broadening NCBA’s stakeholder relationships and franchises, group-wide strategic cohesion, business growth, and the continued delivery of NCBA’s purpose of Inspiring Greatness across its pan-African footprint.
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