Jeremy Awori Absa Kenya CEO Resigns Under Unclear Circumstances
CEO and MD Jeremy Awori Absa Bank Kenya PLC has announced his resignation effective end of next month.
Though not so clear, according to the board, CEO has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside the Absa Group.
“Jeremy has been instrumental in pushing significant growth and transformation of the group over the past decade and under his outstanding leadership, Absa Bank Kenya PLC has evolved into a modern-day business that all our stakeholders can be proud of,” Mr Charles Muchene, Chairman of the Board, Absa Bank Kenya PLC said.
The Board has initiated the process of finding a suitable replacement and will announce the new CEO once the process is completed, subject to regulatory approval.
“I am honoured to have led the Absa group in making a difference in our society while achieving significant commercial milestones over the past years. I am confident that Absa Kenya will scale greater heights going into the future. I thank the Board of Absa and Absa Group for the opportunity and pay special tribute to Absa Kenya staff and customers for the honour to serve,” Awori said.
