SBM Bank has appointed Bhartesh Shah as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.
Until his appointment, Shah was the immediate former I&M Bank Cheif Operating Officer.
”He is a well-suited candidate for the position and will lead the Bank in achieving its growth goals to become the predominant leader in the Kenyan market. His strategic vision will drive essential business transformation to enhance the impact on economies and communities in our vicinity,” said the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hajee Abdoula.
Shah previously served in many executive positions in various institutions including, I&M Group, Equity Group Holdings, Standard Chartered Bank, Citibank, and Midland Bank (HSBC) in various regions such as Eastern Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
He brings to SBM a vast wealth of experience in banking, operational management, people management, and strategy and business acumen and aims to drive market share growth and lead the bank towards sustainable prosperity.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University Of Warwick- Warwick Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance from Loughborough University, United Kingdom.
