Former Nairobi Stocks Exchange (NSE) Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Odundo has been appointed the new managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nation Media Group (NMG).
Odundo is expected to start his duties officially on the 7th of next month, as announced by the Group’s board Chairman, Wilfred Kiboro.
“On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Odundo as the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 7th April 2025,” the board chairman announced in a statement.
The board Chairman expressed confidence that the ex-NSE Chief Executive Officer will steer the group forward and strengthen it.
“I am confident that I can count on you to extend your customary welcome and support to Geoffrey as he joins NMG to strengthen our team in our continuing endeavor to deliver our mandate to the societies we serve,” he said.
The experienced, seasoned investment banker served as the CEO for the NSE for nine years, serving between 2015 and last year.
Previously, Odundo has served as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingdom Securities, Cop-trust investment services and Co-op consultancy Services which are subsidiaries of the Co-operative Bank.
Last year, after leaving NSE, Odundo joined the Financial Service provider CPF in an advisory role.
He holds positions in high-level boards and committees, including the Africa Stock Exchange Association and the World Federation of Exchanges.
Odundo holds an MBA degree in Strategic Management from the United States International University, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, an Advanced Management Program (AMP) degree from Strathmore Business School, and several professional certifications as he pursues a PhD in Business Administration and Management at the University of Nairobi.