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Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank Kenya) Limited has begun the process of appointing a new chief executive after its Managing Director, Jubril Adeniji, was recalled to parent company Guaranty Trust Bank Limited in Nigeria following the end of his tenure.
Adeniji will remain at the helm of the Kenyan subsidiary for the next 90 days to facilitate a smooth handover while the lender seeks regulatory approval for the appointment of a successor.
The leadership transition comes after a period in which GTBank Kenya said it strengthened its governance and shareholding structure, improved the quality of its earning assets, enhanced internal controls and rolled out a strategic transformation plan aimed at expanding its presence in Kenya’s competitive banking sector. The bank also invested in strengthening its leadership team and workforce to support its long-term growth ambitions.
The move reflects the succession planning common among African banking groups, where senior executives are periodically redeployed across subsidiaries to support regional operations and leadership development. GTBank Kenya is part of the GTCO Group, one of Africa’s largest financial services groups with operations across several African markets.
The bank sought to reassure customers and investors that the transition would not disrupt operations, saying it remains financially stable and committed to delivering banking services while creating sustainable value for customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.
GTBank Kenya did not identify Adeniji’s successor, saying the appointment will be announced after the necessary regulatory approvals have been obtained.
