Geoffrey Odundo appointed Nation Media Group CEO

The Nation Media Group has appointed seasoned investment banker Geoffrey Odundo as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7, 2025.

“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 April 7, 2025,” NMG Board Chairman Wilfred Kiboro said.

In a statement on Monday, Kiboro said Odundo is an accomplished senior executive and a seasoned investment banker.

Odundo has vast experience in leadership, including serving in the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), where he spearheaded various market innovations and achieved record-breaking milestones during his tenure between 2015 and 2024.

He will join NMG from the CPF Group, where he is currently the Group Executive Advisor. He will succeed Richard Tobiko.

Odundo has previously held other senior executive positions, including being the first Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom Securities.

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, and several professional certifications.

Kiboro urged the NMG community to support Odundo as he joins the team.

“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,” Kiboro said.

“I also wish to thank you most sincerely for the cooperation you have accorded Richard Tobiko over the period he has very ably held fort as the Interim Group CEO."