Mr. Kihara Maina was appointed the Regional Chief Executive Officer of I&M Bank in January 2023. He has been with I&M Bank since May 2016, initially joining as the Chief Executive Officer and Board member. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Moi University and an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business.

Kihara’s banking career began in 1993 at Stanbic Bank Kenya, followed by a move to Barclays Bank Kenya in 1997. Over the years, he held various senior leadership roles at Barclays, where he gained extensive experience in the banking sector.

Before joining I&M Bank, Kihara served as the Managing Director of Barclays Bank Tanzania, where he played a key role in the bank’s strategic direction and operations in the region. His wealth of experience in banking continues to drive I&M Bank’s growth and success.