Director – Group CIO – Kenya

Reference: RM152M

The candidate has demonstrated exceptional proficiency as an ICT management executive with a robust history of driving technological innovations and business growth across multiple global financial institutions. They excel in spearheading significant IT and digital transformations, aligning technology with business goals to enhance operational efficiency, and improving customer experience through strategic leadership. Notably adept at managing large-scale projects, this professional has successfully led initiatives like the launch of a highly successful mobile lending app, integration of banking platforms across numerous systems, and the development of global digital financial services that markedly increased revenue and customer engagement.

Functional Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Program & Project Management
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Team Leadership & Motivation
  • Financial Management & Budgeting
  • Risk Management
  • Vendor & Contracts Management
  • Superior Analytical and Problem-solving Skills
  • Innovative and Out-of-the-Box Thinking
  • Global Team Management

Key Achievements

  • Launched a successful mobile lending app, achieving over 3.5 million active users within six months.
  • Directed a $13M integration of brokerage and banking platforms, successfully merging systems across multiple platforms, significantly boosting operational efficiency and customer service capabilities.
  • Achieved year-over-year revenue growth in various banking services, including a remarkable 96% increase in corporate Internet banking revenues.
  • Orchestrated a $6 million infrastructure remediation program, which enhanced service stability and performance while also cutting costs.