Nancy Njau
Nancy Njau | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenya |
| Occupation(s) | Corporate leader, Accountant |
| Known for | Managing Director and CEO of Family Bank (since 1 January 2024) |
Nancy Njau is a Kenyan corporate leader and accountant who has held the position of managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) at Family Bank since 1 January 2024. She took over from Rebecca Mbithi, who served as the bank’s CEO from 2019 until 2024.
Background and education
A native of Kenya, Njau earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in accounting, along with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management from Kenyatta University. She further advanced her education by obtaining an Master of Business Administration from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. Njau is also a Certified Public Accountant recognized by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya. In addition, she holds certification as an Executive Leadership Coach and completed the Advanced Management Course at Strathmore University in Nairobi.
Career
Njau began her tenure at Family Bank in 2002 as a graduate clerk and steadily advanced through various positions such as Branch Manager, Regional Manager, Head of Retail Banking, Chief Officer Public Sector, and Acting Chief Commercial Officer before ascending to the CEO role. She replaced Rebecca Mbithi, who had led the institution for five years. Her appointment as CEO is subject to regulatory endorsement by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK).
Among her early initiatives as CEO is the creation of a non-operating holding company designed to oversee shares in Family Bank Kenya and its affiliated non-banking entities. After receiving shareholder endorsement in June 2024, Family Bank intends to pursue growth opportunities across East, Central, and West Africa.
Other considerations
With her appointment confirmed, Njau became part of an exclusive group of female CEOs within Kenya’s commercial banking industry. This group includes leaders such as Nasim Devji (Diamond Trust Bank), Betty Korir (Credit Bank), Anne Karanja (Kenya Post Office Savings Bank), and Joyce Ann Wainaina (Citibank Kenya).