The NCBA Group has announced the James Gossip as the new Managing Director of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC, effective 12th May 2025.
James Gossip is an experienced international banking executive with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia, and North America. He has served in C-level Executive, Commercial and Retail positions within major financial institutions, and brings a proven track record in driving organizational transformation, operational management, and the establishment of novel market operations and controls.
Prior to joining NCBA, James held various senior roles at HSBC, the most recent being Managing Director, Belt & Road Initiative, and Special 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 them to international markets.
James holds a BA (Hons) in Economics & 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).
Mr. 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 launching group-wide strategic expansion business growth, and the continued delivery of NCBA’s purpose of Inspiring Greatness across its pan-African footprint.
“The Board congratulates James on his appointment and welcomes him to the NCBA Group,” said Kathryne Maundu , the NCBA Group Company Secretary.