The Nation Media
Group has appointed seasoned investment banker Geoffrey Odundo as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7, 2025.
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the
appointment of Geoffrey Odundo as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer, effective April 7, 2025,” NMG Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro said.
In a statement on Monday, Kiboro said Odundo is an
accomplished senior executive and a seasoned investment banker.
Odundo has vast experience in leadership, including
serving in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities
Exchange (NSE), where he spearheaded various market innovations and achieved
record-breaking milestones during his tenure between 2015 and 2024.
He will join NMG from the CPF Group, where he is currently
the Group Executive Advisor. He will succeed Richard Tobiko.
Odundo has previously held other senior executive
positions, including being the first Managing Director and Chief Executive
Officer of Kingdom Securities.
Odundo holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management
from the United States International University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, and several professional
certifications.
Kiboro urged the NMG community to support Odundo as he
joins the team.
“I am confident that I can count on you to extend your
customary welcome and support to Geoffrey as he joins NMG to strengthen our
team in our continuing endeavor to deliver our mandate to the societies we
serve,” Kiboro said.
“I also wish to thank you most sincerely for the cooperation you have accorded Richard Tobiko over the period he has very ably held fort as the Interim Group CEO."
