Douglas Mwiti 
- NCBA Group appoints James Gossip as new managing Director (Executive)
NCBA Group has appointed Mr. James M. Gossip as the new Managing Director (Executive) of NCBA Bank Kenya PLC, effective May 12, 2025.
In a notice released on Thursday, the appointment follows the receipt of all requisite regulatory approvals and aligns with the strategic realignment of the Bank’s Board composition announced in 2024.
“The Board congratulates James on his appointment and welcomes him to the NCBA Group,” read part of the statement.
It marks a significant step in advancing the Bank’s long-term growth agenda by reinforcing its commitment to strong, independent leadership and sound governance structures.
Gossip is a seasoned international banking executive with over 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles across Europe, Asia and North America.
He has served in C-suite, Executive Committee, and Board positions within major financial institutions, and brings a proven track record in leading organisational transformation, operational management, and the establishment of novel market operations and controls.
NCBA stated that prior to joining, Gossip held various senior roles at HSBC, Belt & Road Initiative and Business Corridors, Asia Pacific, at HongKong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Global Services Limited.
In this capacity, he led regional growth strategies to unlock cross-border trade and investment flows within Asia and connecting Asia to international markets.
Gossip holds a Bachelor 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).
According to NCBA, 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 franchises, group-wide strategic cohesion, business growth, and the continued delivery of NCBA’s purpose of inspiring Greatness across its pan-African footprint.
