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Birju has 23 years of corporate banking experience, having started as a Graduate Trainee in Standard Chartered Bank, Kenya. His career has seen him work in corporate banking, corporate finance and transaction banking, across Kenya, the United Kingdom, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Birju currently leads the CCIB Client Coverage business across Kenya and the wider East Africa region. The business supports the banking and investment requirements of multi-national corporates, public sector entities, development organisations and institutional clients by leveraging the bank’s innovative product offering, industry expertise and cross border network.

Edith was appointed Head, Retail Banking in 2019. She brings to the role over 21 years of retail banking experience, having started her career at Barclays Bank of Kenya before joining Standard Chartered Bank Kenya in 2015. Prior to her current role, Edith was the Head of Distribution Channels. She has been instrumental in leading the transformation of the CPBB business and in overseeing the delivery of turnaround strategies for the business in Kenya.

Makabelo’s financial services experience spans over 19 years across various markets including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In her previous roles, Makabelo was instrumental in curating differentiated cash management value propositions for the Bank. She has leveraged evolving technologies and new partnerships to strengthen the Bank’s relevance to multinational and local corporate clients in the market.

Tanveer is a seasoned banker with over 15 years’ experience in Global and African Financial Markets. She joined the bank as an International Graduate in 2005 and has worked across various markets. Tanveer returned to the Kenya business in 2022 from her previous role as Head of Financial Markets, Standard Chartered Bank Mauritius. In 2018 Tanveer was recognised among the Top 50 Female Leaders by Financial Times and HERoes Champion of Women in Business.

Joyce joined the Bank in 2021. Her strong commercial acumen, skilful stakeholder engagement and ability to transform insights from data into award-winning marketing strategies has led to her achieving extraordinary business results throughout her career. Joyce has 22 years of experience in marketing, communications, consumer insights, innovation and strategic planning having worked for British American Tobacco and East African Breweries. She has held various leadership roles in Kenya, Nigeria, UK and Zimbabwe.

James was appointed to the role in 2021. He is a seasoned banker, with 26 years of banking experience. He has held senior leadership roles in Kenya and other countries within the Group. Prior to his current role, James was the Head of Credit for Kenya and East Africa and held a similar role in Nigeria and West Africa from 2013 to 2019. He successfully managed these portfolios through very turbulent periods. He has held other senior roles within the Group.

Evans was appointed to the role in 2018. He joined the Bank in 2004 as a generalist working in HR Service Delivery. He has built a wealth of experience in human resources management having worked for nine years as a human business partner in Kenya and Malaysia. Prior to his appointment, he was the Human Resources Business Partner for Technology in Malaysia.

David joined the Bank in 2011 having previously worked for Barclays Bank, KPMG Kenya, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Strathmore University. He has over 18 years’ experience in the finance sector. He is a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya and a Certified Internal Auditor. He previously served as a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

Davidson joined the Bank in 2014 as Country Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary and was promoted to his current role in 2020. He has over 15 years of experience gained from working with law firms Kaplan & Stratton Advocates, Oraro and Company Advocates, Equatorial Commercial Bank (now Spire Bank) and Britam. He is a certified Company Secretary (CPS(K)), Associate Chartered Arbitrator (ACArb) and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.