NAIROBI, Kenya — Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has announced the appointment of two directors to its Board, bringing extensive experience in banking, finance, and business transformation to its leadership team.
In a notice published on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Company Secretary Judy Nyaga confirmed that the appointments are subject to approval by the Central Bank of Kenya and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).
Peter Gitau has been named a Non-Executive Director. He brings over 30 years of experience in banking, operations, technology, and audit, including 22 years in leadership positions within Standard Chartered Bank across Africa and Asia.
Until November 2024, Peter served as the Bank’s Executive Director and Chief Technology and Operations Officer. He has also held senior roles within the Standard Chartered Group and worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The Board highlighted Peter’s expertise in business strategy, digital transformation, risk management, and operational efficiency, noting that his deep institutional knowledge and regulatory experience will strengthen oversight at the Board level. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi and is a Certified Public Accountant.
In addition, Kinya Kimatho has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Kinya is a seasoned finance leader with over 25 years of experience in strategic finance, governance, and business transformation across Africa and Europe.
She has held senior roles at GlaxoSmithKline, Nielsen, and East African Breweries, and currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Unga Group Plc and Regional Director at The Alpha Group.
Kinya is also the founder of a fractional CFO practice and an executive coach. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Economics and Business Studies from Kenyatta University, an MBA from the University of Nairobi, and is a Certified Public Accountant.
She is a member of the Institute of Directors in both Kenya and the United Kingdom.
The Bank said both appointments will strengthen the Board’s oversight and strategic guidance as it navigates complex regulatory environments and continues to implement client-focused digital and operational solutions.
