Geoffrey Odundo, the former Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), has been named the new CEO of Nation Media Group (NMG).
Odundo will officially take on the role of Group Managing Director and CEO on April 7, 2025, following his appointment by the NMG Board of Directors.
A statement from NMG confirmed the appointment, stating: “The NMG board has appointed Geoffrey Odundo as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7, 2025.”
Before joining NMG, Odundo held an advisory position at the Central Provident Fund Board (CPF), a financial service organization, which he joined in May 2024.
He also has over 30 years of experience in banking and securities markets, having worked at several banks across the country.
Odundo served as the CEO of the NSE for nine years, stepping down in February 2024.
During his tenure, he played a key role in expanding the range of investment products offered at the exchange, including the creation of the region’s first derivatives market.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Economics from Egerton University, an MBA in Strategic Management from USIU Africa, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration and Management at the University of Nairobi.
Odundo will take over from Richard Tobiko, who has been serving as the interim CEO since the departure of former CEO Stephen Gitagama in July 2024.
